NewsAlachua County delegation to meet at Santa Fe, discuss priorities Seth Johnson Oct 24, 20231 commentAnnual delegation meeting set for 1:30 p.m.
NewsNew Hamilton Center head promises independence J.C. Derrick Oct 24, 20233 commentsWill Inboden lays out vision for role at UF
EducationGainesville startup aims to teach students inquiry skills Seth Johnson Oct 24, 20231 commentProgram uses ‘sandbox’ to guide lessons through student input.
NewsNewberry to reevaluate solar regulations Glory Reitz Oct 24, 20231 commentSolar company’s land acquisition has sparked citizen concerns.
Government + PoliticsAnother lawsuit targets new Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority Seth Johnson Oct 23, 20235 commentsLawsuit names city of Gainesville, mayor as defendants.
Government + PoliticsJLAC rule nullifies state investigation into Gainesville bond delay Seth Johnson Oct 23, 20233 commentsLawmakers failed to pass motion despite 6-4 vote.
NewsMorriston man dies after motorcycle collides with deer Staff Reports Oct 23, 20230 commentsIncident occurs in Alachua County.
NewsMobile Disaster Recovery Centers to schedule stops in Levy County Staff Reports Oct 23, 20230 commentsDeadline to apply for Hurricane Idalia assistance is Nov. 29.
NewsLake City teen reported missing Staff Reports Oct 23, 20230 commentsGirl last seen on Sunday near Christa Circle.
CrimeGPD responds to armed robbery, shooting at Zaxby’s Staff Reports Oct 23, 20230 commentsSuspect fires gun at employees.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission approves $15K cut to manager’s salary Seth Johnson Oct 20, 20231 commentItem was pulled from consent for discussion.
NewsGainesville man arrested after posting plans for school shooting on Instagram Staff Reports Oct 20, 20230 commentsLaw enforcement locates suspect within city limits.
EducationEastside Head Start Center cuts ribbon on grant-funded playground Seth Johnson Oct 20, 20230 commentsNew center opened in February 2023.
NewsFormer state rep sentenced for COVID relief fund fraud Staff Reports Oct 20, 20231 commentJoseph Harding receives four months in federal prison.
NewsFire crews respond to Southern Fuelwood in Newberry Staff Reports Oct 20, 20230 commentsOwner, chiefs work on increasing prevention measures.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission honors Chief Jones, remembers Dylan Roberts Seth Johnson Oct 19, 20231 commentCity also approves sale of old RTS station.
NewsBen Shapiro event draws protesters, supporters to UF Staff Reports Oct 19, 20232 commentsConservative commentator speaks to packed audience in Curtis M. Phillips Center.
NewsLawmakers vote to open probe into Gainesville bond delay Seth Johnson Oct 18, 20234 commentsDelay resulted in an extra $2.9 million cost to city.
EducationSchool board pushes final rezoning vote to January Glory Reitz Oct 18, 20230 commentsMcNealy, Rockwell and McGraw say process needs more time.
NewsMarion County deputy hits, kills Gainesville bicyclist Staff Reports Oct 18, 20232 commentsCollision occurs along State Road 200 in Ocala.
Government + PoliticsStudy: Alachua County arts, culture generates more than $189 million Seth Johnson Oct 18, 20230 commentsAlachua County took part in a nationwide study with 353 participants.
EducationAlachua County School Board weighs Andrew’s future Glory Reitz Oct 18, 20234 commentsBoard votes against conducting superintendent search.
News5 candidates to run for Clemons’ seat in Florida House Seth Johnson Oct 17, 20233 commentsFour of five candidates are Gainesville residents.
EducationSchool board examines trend data, superintendent priorities Glory Reitz Oct 17, 20230 commentsDistrict to focus on discipline, achievement, mental health and more.