Hundreds march in 40th Annual MLK Jr. Parade in downtown Gainesville
Parade ended with celebration at Citizens Field.
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Hundreds march in 40th Annual MLK Jr. Parade in downtown Gainesville
Parade ended with celebration at Citizens Field.
Morriston man dies in Levy County single-vehicle crash
Vehicle leaves US Highway 41 and collides with tree.
Alachua County Public Schools bus changes to begin
Courtesy busing eliminated, hub stops created for magnet and choice schools.
Single-vehicle accident kills Fort White woman, injures 3 kids
Vehicle collides with tree, overturns on State Road 47.
High Springs considers city manager position, waits for new commissioner
Commission also votes to buy Priest Theatre.
Episcopal Children’s Services names Pace director as new CEO
Natalya Bannister Roby will lead North Central Florida early childhood education program.
Tampa man dies in Gainesville accident
Two others suffered serious injuries.
School board moves rezoning timeline back to 2025
Superintendent recommends not to approve proposed maps, continue working.
Law enforcement apprehends fleeing homicide suspect
Chase starts in Gainesville and ends with suspect crashing vehicle in Columbia County.
GRU generation forecast: solar remains sunny, purchased power looks stormy
Plan results show need for a variety of generation assets.
Alachua County to host WMA Indoor Championships
First time event will be held in United States.
UF to advance engineering program with $2.5M in strategic funding
Funds will go to Industrialized Construction Engineering.
At least four dead from Tuesday’s severe storms
More than 22 million people from Florida to Virginia under tornado watch on Tuesday afternoon.
December rainfall marks third highest North Florida total since 1932
More than 8 inches recorded during month.
Alachua County OKs code services extension, 161-acre purchase
Commissioners also approved two development plans.
Gainesville nonprofit continues GRU lawsuit, responds to judge’s deadline
Nonprofit president says someone must be responsible for House Bill 1645.
School Board of Alachua County to cast final rezoning vote on Thursday
If approved, zoning would take effect in 2024-25 school year.
DeSantis declares state of emergency over severe weather
Storms moving from Panhandle toward North Central Florida.
UF makes interim provost permanent
Former IFAS head J. Scott Angle named to succeed Joseph Glover.
ACSO deputies shoot armed woman at La Quinta Inn
Woman refuses to drop handgun after deputies respond for well-being check.
Alachua passes first reading of business impact statement
Alachua Chamber also presented overview of plans for the city’s future.
Alachua County Public Schools close for storm
Multiple school districts to shut down on Tuesday.
Loften magnet program trains future fire and EMS students
New Public Safety Telecommunicator offers a track for students who want to operate behind the scenes.
UF to focus on seed projects in new space institute
New institute supported by $2.5 million in state funds.