EducationSasse announces $5.4 million for strategic funding awardees Staff Reports Nov 13, 20230 commentsFunding initiative designed to advance interdisciplinary scholarship and student experience.
NewsAlachua Conservation Trust receives $25M from USDA Staff Reports Nov 13, 20231 commentFunds go toward Lake to Lagoon project in partnership with Volusia, Lake and Flagler counties.
NewsGainesville man dies in State Road 24 head-on crash Staff Reports Nov 13, 20230 commentsThree people injured in second vehicle.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to transition defunct utility board into sustainability advisors Seth Johnson Nov 10, 20238 commentsBoard no longer needed after GRU transition.
NewsAlachua Lions Club breaks ground on expanded Boy Scout building Seth Johnson Nov 10, 20230 commentsCurrent cabin built in 1984.
CrimeUFPD arrests student for vandalizing pro-Israel sign J.C. Derrick Nov 10, 20230 comments24-year-old faces 3-year ban from campus
BusinessAlachua County bed tax hits record $8.2 million Seth Johnson Nov 10, 20232 comments Visitors represent 26% of spending activity.
EducationHigh schoolers compete at UF in AI utility challenge Seth Johnson Nov 9, 20230 commentsStudents tasked to design an AI smart grid.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools to lower magnet acceptance requirements Glory Reitz Nov 9, 20239 commentsHalf of students will be chosen through lottery system, up from 25%.
NewsWindsor Court Apartments fire damages four units Staff Reports Nov 9, 20230 commentsNo injuries reported in Thursday morning blaze.
NewsCantore’s live reports in Cedar Key delivered lesson on storm surge danger Suzette Cook | UF/IFAS Nov 9, 20231 commentThe Weather Channel meteorologist reported from UF/IFAS building during Hurricane Idalia.
NewsMicanopy students take home 100 laptops Glory Reitz Nov 8, 20230 commentsAT&T and Human IT to donate another 100 to Hawthorne students next week.
NewsSchool board approves turnaround plans for Lake Forest, Idylwild Glory Reitz Nov 8, 20232 commentsAbbitt, Certain push for proactive measures such as year-round school.
NewsSchool Board requests 5-year facilities plan Glory Reitz Nov 8, 20230 commentsACPS staff to create capital work plan.
NewsTwo-vehicle collision kills 1, injures 3 in Columbia County Staff Reports Nov 8, 202312 commentsCrash occurs at intersection of County Road 240 and County Road 131.
HealthLeapfrog Group gives UF Health Shands an “A” safety grade Staff Reports Nov 8, 20230 commentsNational nonprofit accesses quality and safety in hospitals.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County approves study for 4,000-acre Hickory Sink property Seth Johnson Nov 7, 20236 commentsUF plans to immediately start next step for golf course development.
NewsHigh Springs taps newcomers Miller, Tapanes for city commission Seth Johnson Nov 7, 20233 commentsBoth incumbents fall by almost 250 votes.
EducationAlachua County School Board elects McGraw as chair Glory Reitz Nov 7, 20231 commentMcNealy to continue as vice chair as vice chair.
Government + PoliticsNewberry Planning and Zoning Board shapes comprehensive plan Glory Reitz Nov 7, 20230 commentsPlan is projected to be finalized in May.
HealthScammers use Elder Options phone numbers to trick seniors Olivia Hanna Nov 7, 20230 commentsNo client data was breached.
Local LivingSweetwater Wetlands Park to celebrate addition to state wildlife list Seth Johnson Nov 7, 20230 commentsEvent includes tours, sign unveiling and scavenger hunt.
NewsGainesville climbing gym to expand by Depot Park Seth Johnson Nov 6, 20231 commentThe Knot aims to finalize land sale in 2024.
CrimeLCPD arrests suspect linked to burglaries Staff Reports Nov 6, 20230 commentsCrime spree started Friday until suspect apprehended on Sunday.