News 5 candidates to run for Clemons’ seat in Florida House Seth Johnson Oct 17, 2023Four of five candidates are Gainesville residents.
Education School board examines trend data, superintendent priorities Glory Reitz Oct 17, 2023District to focus on discipline, achievement, mental health and more.
Education School board members raise diversity questions over rezoning Glory Reitz Oct 16, 2023District staff and contractors present on process and predicted impact.
Government + Politics Gainesville PRCA Department receives perfect accreditation score Staff Reports Oct 16, 2023Department achieved all 154 reaccreditation standards.
News Rick Scott voices support for new Alachua County sheriff Seth Johnson Oct 13, 2023South Dakota governor also speaks at Republican event.
News Update: Missing Levy County teen found safe Staff Reports Oct 12, 2023Girl last seen in Morriston.
News Gainesville Jewish community worries for friends, family in Israel Glory Reitz Oct 12, 2023Local leaders say almost all Jews have Israeli or Palestinian family in harm’s way.
News New Alachua County sheriff talks goals, challenges C.J. Gish Oct 12, 2023Gainey says 21 departed ASCO employees are returning.
News Florida Museum receives $99K NAGPRA grant for repatriation efforts Jerald Pinson | Florida Museum of Natural History Oct 12, 2023Museums nationwide have returned 1.86 million funerary items and remains to Native American tribes.
Education Alachua County Public Schools to finish community input on rezoning Glory Reitz Oct 11, 2023Workshop set for Monday to precede Tuesday’s first reading of proposed zones.
Crime Second arrest made for Lake City 12-year-old’s murder Staff Reports Oct 11, 2023Shooting occurred on Aug. 24.
Crime Gainesville police charge suspect for pedestrian death at Butler Plaza Staff Reports Oct 11, 2023Woman arrested for theft, new charges to be added later.
Education New pedestrian beacons installed at three area school crossings Staff Reports Oct 11, 2023Lake Forest Elementary, Kanapaha Middle and Eastside High receive crosswalk beacons.
Faith + Inspiration Zion Lutheran Church plans for a new sanctuary Glory Reitz Oct 10, 2023New design puts emphasis on acoustics and longevity.
Government + Politics Alachua County moves forward on new parking garage, special study Seth Johnson Oct 10, 2023Commission also discusses legislative priorities.
Featured Federal disaster center to open in Levy County on Wednesday Staff Reports Oct 10, 2023Farmers can speak with representatives in person.
Crime Third arrest made in Lake City bank ATM theft Staff Reports Oct 10, 2023Three suspects ripped outdoor ATM machine from foundation at Ameris Bank.
News Stampede injures 20 at UF candlelight vigil for Israel Glory Reitz Oct 9, 2023United for Israel Candlelight Vigil event disrupted.
News Gainesville celebrates 4th annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Seth Johnson Oct 9, 2023Proclamations, songs and gifts mark occasion.
News Children’s Trust of Alachua County plans funding implementation Glory Reitz Oct 9, 2023Trust also signed a contract for a new building to act as headquarters.
Government + Politics Gainesville reviews updated Florida audit with 12 findings completed Seth Johnson Oct 9, 2023State conducted an 18-month review of 2022 audit.
Crime Starke hit-and-run on US 301 kills Maryland man Staff Reports Oct 9, 2023White pickup truck flees scene.
News Chiefland man dies when drives into Suwannee River Staff Reports Oct 7, 2023Vehicle goes off US Highway 19 in Dixie County.
Government + Politics Member withdraws from GRU Authority Seth Johnson Oct 6, 2023Officials dispute member residency requirements