EducationAlachua County Public Schools students place in The Great Debate Glory Reitz Nov 21, 20230 commentsLincoln Middle School’s Ann Moywaywa was champion in three events, division overall.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County director appointed to state tourism board Staff Reports Nov 21, 20230 commentsHurov will work with Destinations Florida to increase tourism awareness.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs commission selects new mayor, city manager resigns Seth Johnson Nov 20, 20232 commentsStaff says water rates need to increase.
Covid-19Free COVID at-home tests kits available Staff Reports Nov 20, 20230 commentsEvery home in U.S. eligible to order four at-home tests kits.
Government + PoliticsGainesville Fire Rescue, union celebrates new schedule change for 2024 Staff Reports Nov 20, 20230 commentsEmployees to receive an extra day off following a 24-hour shift.
NewsOne dies in crash involving two motorcycles and van Staff Reports Nov 20, 20230 commentsCollision occurs at SW 13th Street and SW 21st Avenue.
Government + PoliticsGainesville awards $200,000 in grants as part of national project Staff Reports Nov 17, 20230 commentsSix local organizations will get the phase 2 funding.
NewsNorth Florida springs restorations projects receive more than $13M Staff Reports Nov 17, 20231 commentGov. Ron DeSantis announces grant funds for recovery and restoration projects.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority plans for more meetings in first workshop Seth Johnson Nov 16, 20230 commentsManager said more meetings needed to deliver business transformation.
NewsMan drowns in Duval Park pond after fleeing police Staff Reports Nov 16, 20231 commentGainesville Police officers attempt traffic stop of stolen scooter.
Government + PoliticsEastman’s housing proposal next heads to Gainesville City Commission Seth Johnson Nov 15, 20235 commentsProposal would lower minimum lot sizes for single-family homes.
NewsAlachua County allows social media comments in 30-day trial Staff Reports Nov 15, 20231 commentCounty shut down comments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NewsPaynes Prairie plane crash kills pilot Staff Reports Nov 15, 20231 commentSmall single-engine plane located late Tuesday afternoon.
EducationCommunity maintains issues with proposed school rezoning Glory Reitz Nov 15, 20230 commentsSeveral parents express dissatisfaction with current plans.
NewsSmall plane goes down in Paynes Prairie Staff Reports Nov 14, 20230 commentsSearch crews locate wreckage around 5:15 p.m.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County Commission selects Alford as next chair Seth Johnson Nov 14, 20230 commentsCommissioner Chuck Chestnut will serve as vice chair.
Local NewsNewberry to go ahead with bidding, request traffic circle on SW 15th Avenue Glory Reitz Nov 14, 20231 commentCity also to save $127,000, 120 days on water main change.
Government + PoliticsGainesville’s finance director resigns after putting city audits on track Seth Johnson Nov 13, 20230 commentsWang will leave the city in December.
EducationSasse announces $5.4 million for strategic funding awardees Staff Reports Nov 13, 20230 commentsFunding initiative designed to advance interdisciplinary scholarship and student experience.
NewsAlachua Conservation Trust receives $25M from USDA Staff Reports Nov 13, 20231 commentFunds go toward Lake to Lagoon project in partnership with Volusia, Lake and Flagler counties.
NewsGainesville man dies in State Road 24 head-on crash Staff Reports Nov 13, 20230 commentsThree people injured in second vehicle.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to transition defunct utility board into sustainability advisors Seth Johnson Nov 10, 20238 commentsBoard no longer needed after GRU transition.
NewsAlachua Lions Club breaks ground on expanded Boy Scout building Seth Johnson Nov 10, 20230 commentsCurrent cabin built in 1984.
CrimeUFPD arrests student for vandalizing pro-Israel sign J.C. Derrick Nov 10, 20230 comments24-year-old faces 3-year ban from campus