NewsChiefland man dies when drives into Suwannee River Staff Reports Oct 7, 20230 commentsVehicle goes off US Highway 19 in Dixie County.
Government + PoliticsMember withdraws from GRU Authority Seth Johnson Oct 6, 20231 commentOfficials dispute member residency requirements
CrimeLake Butler man sentenced to life for 2022 murder C.J. Gish Oct 6, 20230 commentsThree people shot and one died from injuries in March 2022 incident.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs, Williston receive $700K from development grant Staff Reports Oct 6, 20231 commentDeSantis awards over $8.7 million to nine rural Florida communities.
NewsGainesville motorcyclist killed in collision Staff Reports Oct 6, 20233 commentsCar turns in front of motorcycle on SW 75th Avenue.
EducationAlachua County school district removes book for sexual material Glory Reitz Oct 5, 20238 commentsComplaint opens concerns about book bans, parents’ rights.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs plan for delayed solar array near Archer Seth Johnson Oct 5, 20232 commentsSite will produce electricity for Gainesville Regional Utilities.
CrimeDunnellon man killed in hit-and-run north of Bronson Staff Reports Oct 5, 20231 commentVictim found lying along NE 110th Lane in Levy County.
Government + PoliticsNew Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority seated, takes first actions Seth Johnson Oct 4, 202314 commentsAuthority set logistics for meetings moving forward.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis appoints 2 more GRU Authority members C.J. Gish Oct 4, 20230 commentsSwearing-in meeting set for Wednesday at Gainesville City Hall.
NewsGainesville Police Department officers sit down to coffee with citizens Glory Reitz Oct 4, 20231 commentCoffee with a Cop intended to improve police relations with the community.
NewsUF President Sasse announces 19 strategic funding awardees C.J. Gish Oct 4, 20230 commentsFirst round of projects focus on research productivity, student experience.
EducationSchool Board approves rubberized track for Hawthorne High School Glory Reitz Oct 3, 20230 commentsBoard also heard concerns about eSchool cuts.
Government + PoliticsGainesville group sues DeSantis over GRU Authority appointments Glory Reitz Oct 2, 20237 commentsPlaintiffs aim to nullify all board actions.
Government + PoliticsLibrary district approves $21.6 million budget for FY24 Glory Reitz Oct 2, 20230 commentsMillage rate rises 7.04% over rollback rate.
NewsFarmers Recover Center to open in Suwannee County Staff Reports Oct 2, 20230 commentsCenter 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, 20231 commentFloral City man killed walking on US Highway 441.
NewsMicanopy Fire Department transitions to Alachua County Fire Rescue Staff Reports Oct 2, 20230 commentsStation officially added on Sunday.
Government + PoliticsJudge throws out Gainesville’s GRU lawsuit J.C. Derrick, C.J. Gish Sep 29, 20234 commentsCity 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, 20230 commentsBoston-based company one of 21 finalists.
Government + PoliticsGainesville, Alachua County extend $8 million radio sale amid delays Seth Johnson Sep 29, 20232 commentsNew state law could completely halt the sale.
NewsUF Board of Trustees member appointed to Space Florida Board of Directors Staff Reports Sep 29, 20230 commentsGov. Ron DeSantis selects Mori Hosseini to serve on board.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to eliminate City Hall fountain, renovate entire plaza Seth Johnson Sep 28, 20232 commentsConstruction could begin this winter.
BusinessUF to hold 19th annual, and largest, retail theft conference Seth Johnson Sep 28, 20230 commentsDirector says crime data needs to increase.