Government + PoliticsGainesville fences Lynch Park as part of refresh efforts Seth Johnson May 10, 20241 commentMultiple homeless individuals moved from park to shelter.
NewsAlachua County monitors fiber installations, bans two subcontractors Seth Johnson May 10, 20243 commentsSubcontractors found violating installation requirements.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs passes final vote for Priest Theatre purchase Seth Johnson May 9, 20240 commentsAlcohol special permits receives first vote.
HealthHCA breaks ground on new hospital Glory Reitz May 9, 20245 commentsHealthcare corporation also celebrates grand opening of emergency room.
NewsChemical spill north of Gainesville on I-75 stops traffic Staff Reports May 9, 20240 commentsIncident occurs Thursday morning near southbound mile marker 391.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County hears initial budgets by constitutional officers Seth Johnson May 8, 20240 commentsCounty manager to present proposed budget in July.
EducationP.K. Yonge to open preschool this fall Staff Reports May 8, 20240 commentsFirst class will take 20 students.
EducationGNV4ALL receives $35K grant from Rosen Foundation C.J. Gish May 8, 20240 commentsOrlando philanthropist awards funds for Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis visits UF, touts Florida’s response to campus protests Seth Johnson May 8, 20245 commentsFlorida opens door for more transfer students.
EducationACPS maintains Newberry Elementary charter vote failed Glory Reitz May 7, 20245 commentsMarlowe: Newberry Commission to take next steps Monday.
Government + PoliticsGainesville enters budget season dependent on DeSantis appointments Seth Johnson May 7, 20243 commentsStaff presented two proposed budgets that hinge on utility funding.
Government + PoliticsChildren’s Trust allocates $250K for gun violence Glory Reitz May 7, 20243 commentsJoint meeting with county also covers literacy assessment update.
NewsDump truck crash injures Bell man Staff Reports May 7, 20240 commentsTire blowout causes truck to leave State Road 247, strikes tree.
NewsTrain collides with log truck in Lawtey Staff Reports May 7, 20240 commentsTrailer full of logs did not clear train tracks.
OutdoorsLand acquisition to add 290 acres to Goethe State Forest Staff Reports May 7, 20240 commentsLand spans Alachua, Levy counties.
EducationChiles Elementary employee earns state recognition Staff Reports May 7, 20240 commentsAngela Kelly receives $2,000 for her exceptional work with students.
Local NewsColumbia County school bus involved in 3-vehicle crash Staff Reports May 6, 20240 commentsOne driver transported for serious injuries.
NewsState rules Newberry Elementary School charter vote successful Glory Reitz, Seth Johnson May 6, 20248 commentsSchool district says it is awaiting state notification.
NewsOcala man dies in head-on tree collision off I-75 Staff Reports May 6, 20240 commentsDriver was not wearing seatbelt.
NewsHistoric Perkins home moved to Dudley Farm Glory Reitz May 4, 20240 commentsHouse will now be restored to historical interpretation.
CrimeHigh Springs police nab serial pharmacy robber Staff Reports May 4, 20240 commentsInvestigation included numerous local, state agencies.
EducationPace Center for Girls receives $100K State Farm grant Staff Reports May 4, 20241 commentSome funding will support Alachua County scholarships.
Local News2 Alachua County single-vehicle crashes result in fatalities Staff Reports May 3, 20240 commentsLaw enforcement still unsure what caused both incidents.
NewsFamily, friends remember teens killed in fatal Waldo crash J.C. Derrick May 2, 202417 commentsThree services planned for this weekend.