EducationAlachua County Public Schools to postpone, cancel outdoor activities due to eclipse Staff Reports Apr 4, 20240 commentsMonday dismissal times remain same, but parents can keep students home or check-out early.
NewsPerry talks music education, squatters after final legislative session Seth Johnson Apr 3, 20242 commentsLocal lawmaker served 14 years in Tallahassee.
EducationSchool board tables year-round calendar Glory Reitz Apr 3, 20240 commentsDistrict receives unmodified fiscal audit.
EducationSchool Board approves removal of 2 books from libraries Glory Reitz Apr 3, 20244 commentsCitizen challenged books based on sexual content.
NewsNational Weather Service issues tornado watch Staff Reports Apr 3, 20240 commentsAlert will remain in effect in 11 counties until late Wednesday afternoon.
EducationSOS Newberry files ethics complaint on Newberry mayor, commissioner Glory Reitz Apr 2, 20240 commentsOrganization says Marlowe, Coleman violated Florida’s Sunshine Law.
HealthDepartment of Health in Alachua County issues rabies alert Staff Reports Apr 2, 20240 commentsRabies discovered among raccoons southwest of Alachua.
NewsSt. Francis House to suspend daily meal services to homeless Staff Reports Apr 2, 20241 commentTemporary pause to start on April 15.
NewsHomeless services search for lead agency to keep funding intact Seth Johnson Apr 1, 20243 commentsUnited Way decided to step away from role.
EducationLincoln Middle School wins Florida MATHCOUNTS Staff Reports Apr 1, 20240 commentsTwo students to compete nationally.
EducationNewberry High School class visits Montgomery Glory Reitz Mar 29, 20241 commentClass trip has been in the works since 2019.
BusinessAttorney: Celebration Pointe bankruptcy shouldn’t impact locals J.C. Derrick Mar 29, 20249 commentsRestructuring process expected to take six to nine months.
NewsGPD releases body camera footage of K-9 biting homeless woman C.J. Gish Mar 29, 20242 commentsIncident occurred when police respond to nearby domestic disturbance.
Government + PoliticsHinson reviews session, explains vote on homeless bill Seth Johnson Mar 28, 20244 commentsState representative surprised by UF's abrupt DEI actions.
Government + PoliticsGainesville acts on unsolicited proposal policy, gun violence Seth Johnson Mar 28, 20246 commentsCommission discussed new ballot measure.
NewsSuwannee County single-vehicle accident kills 1 Staff Reports Mar 28, 20240 commentsVehicle leaves County Road 137 east of Branford, overturns and catches fire.
EducationTeachers union opposes Newberry charter conversion Glory Reitz Mar 28, 20245 commentsTeachers lose ACEA support if schools convert.
CrimeAlachua County Sheriff’s Office opens Newberry precinct Glory Reitz Mar 27, 20240 commentsSheriff says Newberry may be first precinct to reach full staffing.
EducationACPS, SOS Newberry push back on charter budget Glory Reitz Mar 27, 20240 commentsTransportation, food service, capacity spark concerns.
NewsVandals break into mayor’s office Seth Johnson Mar 27, 20243 commentsSeparate incident occurred in recent weeks.
Business3 Celebration Pointe companies file for bankruptcy Seth Johnson Mar 27, 202413 commentsLoans total more than $165 million.
NewsAlachua gas leak prompts evacuations Glory Reitz Mar 27, 20240 commentsParts of Turkey Creek Boulevard closed off.
EducationNewberry charter voting hours extended Glory Reitz Mar 27, 20240 commentsSchool district mailing ballots this week.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs selects Bloodsworth for City Commission Seth Johnson Mar 26, 20240 commentsBloodsworth won special election by 64 votes.