Local News
BOCC dispenses $2 million in reserves for tourism
Nonprofits can apply for funds.
Two more arrested for Columbia County murder
Jun 27, 2023
Body discovered in Osceola National Forest in April.
Newberry ratifies firefighter agreement
Jun 27, 2023
Firefighters will have a step plan for pay raises, evenly spread mandatory overtime.
Southern Fuelwood blaze injures two firefighters
Jun 27, 2023
Newberry wood product business catches fire.
Cross City teen dies in UTV accident
Jun 27, 2023
Passenger ejected after driver loses control of vehicle.
City of Alachua approves solar contract
Jun 26, 2023
30-year contract expected to stabilize city’s energy investments.
Feeding NE Florida merges with Bread of the Mighty
Jun 26, 2023
Merger expands Feeding Northeast Florida’s reach to 12 counties.
AC Fire Rescue receives grant from DHS
Jun 26, 2023
Department will receive over $570K to improve its operations and safety.
DeSantis appoints Mary Chance to CTAC
Jun 23, 2023
Governor selects CEO of Consortium of Florida Education Foundations.
Oakmont experiences sinkholes after heavy rains
Jun 23, 2023
Newberry sees 11 inches of rain in past week.
Local nonprofit awards 18 scholarships
Jun 23, 2023
Twenty Pearls Foundation honors young female scholars.
Magnolia Parke looks to add residential units
Jun 22, 2023
Plan board approves development amendment.
City Commission allocates $250K to fight GRU bill
Jun 22, 2023
GNV also approves trunked radio sale to county.
UF named one of Money magazine’s top colleges
Jun 22, 2023
UF receives 5-star rating and only Florida institution on list.
UF Health breaks ground on Eastside urgent care
Jun 21, 2023
New center is part of a cooperative effort with city of Gainesville and Alachua County.
SBAC approves administrative appointees
Jun 21, 2023
School board encourages appointees to work hard, spurred on by test scores.
Watson decides against re-election bid
Jun 21, 2023
Alachua County Sheriff informs staff he will not run in 2024.
UF Children’s Hospital receives national recognition
Jun 21, 2023
Four specialty programs listed in U.S. News & World Report rankings.
I-75 reopens following chemical spill
Jun 20, 2023
Shutdown lasted over 16 hours after tractor-trailer overturned north of Gainesville.