Government + PoliticsNewberry initiates temporary road requirements for subdivided land Lillian Hamman Nov 25, 20252 commentsCity Commission votes to manage Champions Park.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission, utility leaders spar over $700K in legal fees Seth Johnson Nov 24, 202518 commentsCity lost funding equal to utility’s legal fees.
BusinessNewberry F-300 AgFoodTech Innovation Park receives $5.6 million grant Lillian Hamman Nov 24, 20252 commentsState funds to build innovation park infrastructure.
EducationFlorida education commissioner files complaint against Talbot Elementary teacher Nick Anschultz Nov 24, 20253 commentsEmily Caylen Grace accused of violating state statutes and rules with ‘Mx.’ term.
NewsAlachua County extends mandatory burn ban Staff Reports Nov 24, 20250 commentsBan extended through Dec. 2.
EducationGainesville High teacher faces reprimand over student superlative controversy Nick Anschultz Nov 24, 20252 commentsLauren Watts gave student ‘Most Likely to Become a Dictator’ superlative.
NewsFire destroys abandoned residential home in High Springs Staff Reports Nov 24, 20250 commentsMultiple fire agencies respond Sunday night blaze.
NewsAAA: Nearly 82M Americans expected to travel this Thanksgiving Aixa Diza | AAA Nov 24, 20250 commentsConcerns over recent flight cancellations could mean more travelers switch to road trips.
Local NewsAlachua County food networks see continued demand as new initiative opens Seth Johnson Nov 21, 20251 commentCounty starts fresh food distribution with local farm.
NewsAlachua’s Josh’s Place wins 3-year $120K concert series grant Lillian Hamman Nov 21, 20251 commentConcerts to kick off in April 2026, honoring Josh Harris.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools students selected as all-state musicians Staff Reports Nov 21, 20251 commentThe Florida Music Education Association (FEMA) has named 43 students from 10 Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) schools as all-state musicians. According to an ACPS press […]
Government + PoliticsGainesville sees crime reductions so far in 2025 Seth Johnson Nov 20, 20250 commentsCity Commission approves housing report.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools launches planning initiative Nick Anschultz Nov 20, 20250 commentsSchool district announces 'Our Schools – Future Ready.’
Local LivingDerrick: Mainstreet, Toys for Tots team up J.C. Derrick Nov 20, 20250 commentsCollection runs through Dec. 15.
EducationSanta Fe College earns No. 9 spot on Military Times’ ‘Best for Vets’ list Staff Reports Nov 20, 20251 commentMagazine selects from 357 colleges, universities.
NewsWildland fire subdued in Southwest Alachua County Staff Reports Nov 20, 20251 commentFire crews extinguished blaze that included a barn.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County extends interim superintendent’s contract Nick Anschultz Nov 19, 20253 commentsKamela Patton will continue to serve in an interim capacity until June 2027.
NewsBell man, 83, dies and 2 seriously injured in collision in Alachua County Staff Reports Nov 19, 20252 commentsCrash occurs between Alachua and Newberry on County Road 235.
EducationDiscovering UF’s contributions: Economic impact revealed at Eye Opener Breakfast Nick Anschultz Nov 19, 20252 commentsDr. Christa Court presented preliminary results of an updated study on Wednesday.
EducationDeSantis, UF leaders break ground on Hamilton School set to finish in 2027 Seth Johnson Nov 19, 20253 commentsHistoric infirmary from 1931 to be renovated for newest school.
EducationFlorida Supreme Court justice to step down to lead UF’s Hamilton School Nick Anschultz Nov 19, 20251 commentCharles Canady has served on Florida Supreme Court for 17 years.
Government + PoliticsAlachua’s Tara April special permit postponed to January hearing despite protest Lillian Hamman Nov 18, 20256 commentsApplicant asks for delay one night before meeting.
HealthMedicare Open Enrollment ends on Dec. 7 Ronnie Lovler Nov 18, 20250 commentsElder Options in Gainesville assists with signups.
EducationNewberry Community School Board selects new charter school principal Nick Anschultz Nov 18, 20251 commentLacy Roberts to assume principal duties on Dec. 15.