Local News
Suspect’s vehicle identified in hit-and-run homicide
Sep 18, 2023
Incident occurred on Friday on Clark Butler Boulevard.
GNV chosen for initial federal planning grant
Sep 15, 2023
Housing and Urban Development grant opens door for more money later on.
GNV funds another $250K for lawsuit
Sep 15, 2023
Lawsuit seeks to stop state control of Gainesville Regional Utilities.
GPD nabs suspect traveling to meet a minor for sex
Sep 15, 2023
Gainesville man arrested in social networking sting.
UF College of Education dedicates plaza to alumna
Sep 15, 2023
Dorfeld showed her commitment to College of Education through donations.
Gainesville moves to reinstate open container ban
Sep 14, 2023
Pre-pandemic ordinance on track to return Jan. 1.
Santa Fe restarts provost search, changes interim
Sep 14, 2023
Expanded role prompted restart, new position.
Children’s Trust approves first budget reading
Sep 13, 2023
Board also approved six nonprofits to begin negotiating agreements.
Three ACPS students earn top National Merit scores
Sep 13, 2023
ACPS had 35 students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.
Man arrested in Georgia on GNV, Alachua fraud charges
Sep 13, 2023
Florida suspect allegedly used fraudulent cashier’s checks to purchase $62,000 in ATVs, trailers.
GNV attorney asks for another $250K for lawsuit
Sep 13, 2023
Lawsuit seeks to stop state control of Gainesville Regional Utilities.
Alachua County votes on 2024 taxes, assessments
Sep 12, 2023
Property tax, stormwater assessment to increase.
ACPS updates school rezoning timeline
Sep 12, 2023
Hurricane Idalia results in two rescheduled community input sessions.
Newberry welcome sign nears completion
Sep 12, 2023
Project still needs some masonry, lighting and landscaping work.
Man steals excavator, drives into Walmart
Sep 12, 2023
GPD arrests suspect who knocked down power poles, damaged storage unit and Walmart.
School Board passes budget for 2024
Sep 11, 2023
Reapportioned funding shrank the budget by $4.5 million since initial plan.
Union County collision claims Glen St. Mary man
Sep 11, 2023
Van crosses lane on State Road 121 and hits tractor-trailer near Raiford.
SF honors longtime supporter, hosts groundbreaking
Sep 11, 2023
New Cellon Institute to house welding, HVAC, advanced manufacturing.
UF adds new VP for PK-12, Pre-Bachelors programs
Sep 11, 2023
Dr. Penny Schwinn to fill newly created role that will extend UF’s impact into Florida’s classrooms.
One Nation One Project calls for Phase 2 projects
Sep 11, 2023
Initiative has up to $200,000 in ARPA funds to give out.