NewsHigh Springs man dies in Levy County crash Staff Reports Aug 15, 20230 commentsSingle-vehicle accident occurs on County Road 241.
EducationSF College conducts safety training exercise C.J. Gish Aug 15, 20230 commentsTabletop emergency management meeting focuses on active shooter scenarios.
Government + PoliticsLake City receives $200K firefighters grant Staff Reports Aug 15, 20230 commentsFunds earmarked for new equipment.
NewsNewberry approves impact fees, fire truck debt Glory Reitz Aug 15, 20233 commentsCommission also declined a request for joint meeting with county.
CrimeLake City man dies in Bradford County hit-and-run Staff Reports Aug 15, 20230 commentsIncident occurs south of Starke on County Road 227.
NewsCTAC updates $2.5 million funding plan Glory Reitz Aug 14, 20231 commentBoard members also discussed how Children’s Trust can address gun violence.
NewsMasks drop as GNV flight deals with pressure issue Seth Johnson Aug 14, 20232 commentsAmerican Airlines flight descends 15,000 feet in under three minutes.
HealthUF Children’s Hospital earns trauma care status Staff Reports Aug 14, 20230 commentsCenter receives Level 1 designation by American College of Surgeons.
NewsChiefland bicyclist killed in SUV collision Staff Reports Aug 14, 20230 commentsIncident occurs on Country Road 345.
NewsChief Jones to retire after 48 years with GNV Seth Johnson Aug 11, 20232 commentsJones headed Gainesville Police Department for 13 years.
NewsVeterans encouraged to file PACT Act claims Staff Reports Aug 11, 20230 commentsAlachua County Veteran Services informing residents to file before midnight on Monday.
Government + PoliticsGNV preps for housing discussions, changes Seth Johnson Aug 10, 20232 commentsTwo neighborhood workshops set.
CrimeShooting on SE 4th Street claims one Staff Reports Aug 10, 20230 commentsJuvenile male dies at UF Shands Hospital.
NewsRescue crews free man from collapsed trench Glory Reitz Aug 10, 20230 commentsCrews from multiple agencies worked together in Gilchrist County rescue.
NewsUnits quench blaze at Newberry firewood company Seth Johnson Aug 10, 20230 commentsChief says safety talks in progress.
CrimeLaw enforcement operation nabs 8 sexual offenders Staff Reports Aug 10, 20231 commentJoint agency Alachua County operation takes place in July.
NewsNew center to revamp local mental health response Seth Johnson Aug 10, 20231 commentCity, county and state funds already committed to project.
Local NewsCommission passes GRU budget, rate increases Seth Johnson Aug 9, 20237 commentsFinal votes to come at September meetings.
EducationWestwood celebrates revitalization halfway point Glory Reitz Aug 9, 20231 commentProject scheduled for completion in 2024.
CrimeHuman remains discovered in SW Lake City Staff Reports Aug 9, 20231 commentSkeletal remains found at SW Commerce Drive in wooded area.
NewsGNV Boltin Center added to preservation watchlist Seth Johnson Aug 9, 20232 commentsCity Commission already voted on path forward.
EducationAlachua County releases school bus safety tips Staff Reports Aug 9, 20230 commentsTips for motorists for the upcoming school year.
EducationBack to school event provides free braiding Glory Reitz Aug 8, 20231 commentTrinity’s Day Spa registered 54 girls for its third annual Braid Bash.
EducationFort Clarke opens new “calm room” Glory Reitz Aug 8, 20234 commentsMental health leaders hope to catch distress early, aid in learning.