Government + PoliticsGainesville group sues DeSantis over GRU Authority appointments Glory Reitz Oct 2, 2023Plaintiffs aim to nullify all board actions.
Government + PoliticsLibrary district approves $21.6 million budget for FY24 Glory Reitz Oct 2, 2023Millage rate rises 7.04% over rollback rate.
NewsFarmers Recover Center to open in Suwannee County Staff Reports Oct 2, 2023Center to be located at UF/IFAS Suwannee County extension building in Live Oak.
CrimePerson of interest identified in fatal Alachua County hit-and-run Staff Reports Oct 2, 2023Floral City man killed walking on US Highway 441.
NewsMicanopy Fire Department transitions to Alachua County Fire Rescue Staff Reports Oct 2, 2023Station officially added on Sunday.
Government + PoliticsJudge throws out Gainesville’s GRU lawsuit J.C. Derrick, C.J. Gish Sep 29, 2023City of Gainesville lawsuit sought to prove that HB 1645 violated state process and Florida Constitution.
NewsCranioSense named 2023 Cade Prize winner Staff Reports Sep 29, 2023Boston-based company one of 21 finalists.
Government + PoliticsGainesville, Alachua County extend $8 million radio sale amid delays Seth Johnson Sep 29, 2023New state law could completely halt the sale.
NewsUF Board of Trustees member appointed to Space Florida Board of Directors Staff Reports Sep 29, 2023Gov. Ron DeSantis selects Mori Hosseini to serve on board.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to eliminate City Hall fountain, renovate entire plaza Seth Johnson Sep 28, 2023Construction could begin this winter.
BusinessUF to hold 19th annual, and largest, retail theft conference Seth Johnson Sep 28, 2023Director says crime data needs to increase.
NewsCelebration Pointe welcomes Bounce sculpture at Alachua County Sports & Events Center Staff Reports Sep 28, 2023New sculpture celebrates movement and vitality in sportsmanship.
NewsChiefland attorney appointed to Levy County Court Staff Reports Sep 28, 2023Gov. Ron DeSantis announces judicial appointment.
FeaturedMobile Disaster Recovery Center to make stops in hurricane-affected areas Staff Reports Sep 27, 2023Centers to be available in Suwannee, Steinhatchee and Horseshoe Beach.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County to move legal notices onto county website Seth Johnson Sep 27, 2023County says move will increase audience.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis appoints first three Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority members C.J. Gish Sep 26, 2023Five-member board scheduled to assume control on Oct. 1.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County finalizes millage rate, budget Seth Johnson Sep 26, 2023County will earn around $18 million more in property taxes despite millage rate decrease.
CrimeTerrell Bradley pleads no contest, receives year in jail C.J. Gish Sep 26, 2023Gainesville man lost eye after being mauled by police K-9.
NewsFour-vehicle collision injures five in Lake Butler Staff Reports Sep 26, 2023One person in serious condition following Union County crash.
Government + PoliticsNewberry looks for safe school transportation options Glory Reitz Sep 26, 2023Commissioners concerned about sex offenders, long walks to school.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves $43 million budget Glory Reitz Sep 26, 2023Commission votes in program to give largest raises to lowest-paid employees.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs Commission raises millage 27% over rollback rate Seth Johnson Sep 25, 2023Manager says flat rate would result in layoffs.
Local NewsJust Income named Justice Innovation Prize finalist C.J. Gish Sep 25, 2023Gainesville nonprofit financially assists formerly incarcerated people to break cycle of recidivism.
FeaturedAlachua County to vote on $751M budget, pulling public notices Seth Johnson Sep 25, 2023County also considering buying land near Watermelon Pond.