EducationCitizens express school transportation concerns Glory Reitz Jan 18, 20241 commentCommenters tell school board that children are crossing University Avenue, Hawthorne Road alone.
NewsLibrary governing board schedules new meeting Glory Reitz Jan 18, 20240 commentsMeeting comes in wake of library employee concerns.
EducationSchool board prepares for Lake Forest external operator Glory Reitz Jan 18, 20241 commentCitizens attend meeting to complain about discontinued courtesy busing.
NewsGRU Authority votes for joint meeting with Gainesville City Commission Seth Johnson Jan 18, 20244 commentsAuthority delays action on $15.3 million transfer.
NewsLibrary staffers raise concerns about workplace environment Glory Reitz Jan 17, 20246 commentsAppointees from delayed ad hoc committee plan to request committee be reinstated.
NewsJasper woman dies in I-75 collision with semi Staff Reports Jan 17, 20242 commentsSedan clipped by tractor-trailer after sudden lane change.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority to talk city transfer as union pushes back Seth Johnson Jan 16, 20246 commentsNo final decision has been scheduled.
CrimeFort White pickup theft investigation leads to arrest of two men Staff Reports Jan 16, 20241 commentColumbia County Sheriff’s deputies uncover cache of guns, drugs and ammunition.
CrimeWard: GNV to fight gun violence though limited by state law Seth Johnson Jan 16, 20247 commentsRecent shootings return gun violence to top of mind.
NewsNational Weather Service forecasts hard freeze for Wednesday morning Staff Reports Jan 16, 20240 commentsWind chill expected to push temperatures below freezing.
NewsAdrian Peterson highlights Alachua’s 19th annual MLK parade Glory Reitz Jan 15, 20242 commentsCelebration included performances, calls for unity.
NewsHundreds march in 40th Annual MLK Jr. Parade in downtown Gainesville Seth Johnson Jan 15, 20241 commentParade ended with celebration at Citizens Field.
NewsMorriston man dies in Levy County single-vehicle crash Staff Reports Jan 12, 20241 commentVehicle leaves US Highway 41 and collides with tree.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools bus changes to begin Glory Reitz Jan 12, 20241 commentCourtesy busing eliminated, hub stops created for magnet and choice schools.
NewsSingle-vehicle accident kills Fort White woman, injures 3 kids Staff Reports Jan 12, 20241 commentVehicle collides with tree, overturns on State Road 47.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs considers city manager position, waits for new commissioner Seth Johnson Jan 12, 20243 commentsCommission also votes to buy Priest Theatre.
EducationEpiscopal Children’s Services names Pace director as new CEO Staff Reports Jan 12, 20240 commentsNatalya Bannister Roby will lead North Central Florida early childhood education program.
NewsTampa man dies in Gainesville accident Staff Reports Jan 12, 20240 commentsTwo others suffered serious injuries.
EducationSchool board moves rezoning timeline back to 2025 Glory Reitz Jan 12, 20241 commentSuperintendent recommends not to approve proposed maps, continue working.
CrimeLaw enforcement apprehends fleeing homicide suspect Staff Reports Jan 11, 20240 commentsChase starts in Gainesville and ends with suspect crashing vehicle in Columbia County.
Government + PoliticsGRU generation forecast: solar remains sunny, purchased power looks stormy Seth Johnson Jan 10, 20240 commentsPlan results show need for a variety of generation assets.
SportsAlachua County to host WMA Indoor Championships Staff Reports Jan 10, 20241 commentFirst time event will be held in United States.
EducationUF to advance engineering program with $2.5M in strategic funding Staff Reports Jan 10, 20240 commentsFunds will go to Industrialized Construction Engineering.
NewsAt least four dead from Tuesday’s severe storms Christina Grube | World News Group Jan 10, 20240 commentsMore than 22 million people from Florida to Virginia under tornado watch on Tuesday afternoon.