EducationUF increases research spending to record $1.25B Staff Reports Sep 7, 20230 commentsFiscal year 2023 spending up 15 percent over 2022.
Government + PoliticsNewberry passes tentative budget Glory Reitz Sep 7, 20230 commentsCommissioners table compensation plan after split vote without tie-breaking member.
EducationWall Street Journal names UF No. 1 public institution Staff Reports Sep 6, 20231 commentNew formula focuses on student’s chances of graduating on time, salaries earned after graduation.
EducationSchool board examines LGBTQ+ guide draft Glory Reitz Sep 6, 20230 commentsGuide will undergo continuous revisions as an operational document.
EducationSchool board hashes out budget priorities Glory Reitz Sep 6, 20230 commentsSpecial budget meeting produces some clarity, discussion of staff’s work
Government + PoliticsBOCC provides one-year extension for GRACE program Seth Johnson Sep 6, 20231 commentCounty wants to consider new structure for program going forward.
SportsBuchholz grad reaches US Open semifinals Mike Ridaught Sep 6, 20230 commentsBen Shelton to face world No. 2 Novak Djokovic on Friday.
Government + PoliticsCounty tax collector sued, BOCC aids in defense Seth Johnson Sep 5, 20232 commentsState agency also sued at least nine other tax collectors.
Government + PoliticsGNV’s Eastman named to Florida League of Cities Staff Reports Sep 5, 20231 commentGainesville commissioner appointed to serve on Municipal Administration Committee.
NewsHigh Springs issues boil water notice Staff Reports Sep 5, 20230 commentsWater line break occurs on Main Street.
EducationP.K. Yonge receives top regional ranking Staff Reports Sep 5, 20230 commentsU.S. News & World Report ranks Gainesville high school No. 1 in North Central Florida
NewsLevy County offers Idalia clean-up help Glory Reitz Sep 5, 20230 commentsDebris clean-up, disaster recovery and feeding sites available for impacted residents
CrimeLake City homicide victim identified Staff Reports Sep 5, 20230 commentsBody found Sunday morning near SW Haltiwanger Road.
CrimeCCSO investigates possible homicide of woman Staff Reports Sep 4, 20230 commentsBody found in area of SW Haltiwanger Road.
NewsSingle-vehicle accident claims Micanopy man Staff Reports Sep 4, 20230 commentsVehicle discovered off SE County Road 346.
NewsHigh Springs sends firefighters to Dixie County Seth Johnson Sep 1, 20230 commentsTeam will respond to service calls for 10 days.
NewsState opens zero-interest loans for businesses Staff Reports Sep 1, 20231 commentLoans intended for Hurricane Idalia impacts.
NewsGainesville escapes worst of Idalia’s wrath Seth Johnson Sep 1, 20230 commentsCity, county deploy resources to hardest hit areas
NewsDisaster declaration includes Levy, Dixie counties J.C. Derrick Aug 31, 20230 commentsDeclaration allows FEMA assistance for 30 days.
NewsACFR deploys team to aid Idalia response J.C. Derrick Aug 31, 20230 commentsMobile unit provides radio, cell, internet, power.
NewsSuwannee County battles widespread power outages C.J. Gish Aug 31, 20232 commentsMore than 93 percent of customers without electricity following Hurricane Idalia.
NewsNorth Central Florida recovers from Idalia Glory Reitz Aug 31, 20230 commentsWestern coastal communities assess damage and clean up debris.
NewsAlachua County issues official all clear from Idalia Seth Johnson Aug 30, 20230 commentsCounty sends aid to other parts of state.
NewsAlachua County schools to reopen on Thursday C.J. Gish Aug 30, 20230 commentsUF, SF to resume Thursday, but surrounding counties remain closed with various restart dates.