Local News
Chiefland man dies when drives into Suwannee River
Oct 7, 2023
Vehicle goes off US Highway 19 in Dixie County.
Lake Butler man sentenced to life for 2022 murder
Oct 6, 2023
Three people shot and one died from injuries in March 2022 incident.
High Springs, Williston receive $700K from development grant
Oct 6, 2023
DeSantis awards over $8.7 million to nine rural Florida communities.
Gainesville motorcyclist killed in collision
Oct 6, 2023
Car turns in front of motorcycle on SW 75th Avenue.
Alachua County school district removes book for sexual material
Oct 5, 2023
Complaint opens concerns about book bans, parents’ rights.
Alachua County OKs plan for delayed solar array near Archer
Oct 5, 2023
Site will produce electricity for Gainesville Regional Utilities.
Dunnellon man killed in hit-and-run north of Bronson
Oct 5, 2023
Victim found lying along NE 110th Lane in Levy County.
New Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority seated, takes first actions
Oct 4, 2023
Authority set logistics for meetings moving forward.
DeSantis appoints 2 more GRU Authority members
Oct 4, 2023
Swearing-in meeting set for Wednesday at Gainesville City Hall.
Gainesville Police Department officers sit down to coffee with citizens
Oct 4, 2023
Coffee with a Cop intended to improve police relations with the community.
UF President Sasse announces 19 strategic funding awardees
Oct 4, 2023
First round of projects focus on research productivity, student experience.
School Board approves rubberized track for Hawthorne High School
Oct 3, 2023
Board also heard concerns about eSchool cuts.
Gainesville group sues DeSantis over GRU Authority appointments
Oct 2, 2023
Plaintiffs aim to nullify all board actions.
Library district approves $21.6 million budget for FY24
Oct 2, 2023
Millage rate rises 7.04% over rollback rate.
Farmers Recover Center to open in Suwannee County
Oct 2, 2023
Center to be located at UF/IFAS Suwannee County extension building in Live Oak.
Person of interest identified in fatal Alachua County hit-and-run
Oct 2, 2023
Floral City man killed walking on US Highway 441.
Micanopy Fire Department transitions to Alachua County Fire Rescue
Oct 2, 2023
Station officially added on Sunday.
Judge throws out Gainesville’s GRU lawsuit
Sep 29, 2023
City of Gainesville lawsuit sought to prove that HB 1645 violated state process and Florida Constitution.
Gainesville, Alachua County extend $8 million radio sale amid delays
Sep 29, 2023
New state law could completely halt the sale.
UF Board of Trustees member appointed to Space Florida Board of Directors
Sep 29, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis selects Mori Hosseini to serve on board.
Gainesville to eliminate City Hall fountain, renovate entire plaza
Sep 28, 2023
Construction could begin this winter.