NewsNorth Florida governments to receive $10 million for water projects Staff Reports Dec 19, 20230 commentsHigh Springs to get $2.1 million for two projects.
NewsThreat shuts down Gainesville City Hall, County Administration Building Glory Reitz Dec 19, 20230 commentsLaw enforcement sweeping buildings with K-9 units.
NewsPearl Harbor Medal of Honor recipient to be buried in Arlington Cemetery Glory Reitz Dec 19, 20230 commentsSeaman previously unidentified, was buried in Hawaii.
NewsWeekend storm dumps more than 4 inches of rain in North Central Florida Staff Reports Dec 19, 20230 commentsMultiple areas report minor flooding.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools reaches tentative teacher salary agreement Glory Reitz Dec 18, 20232 commentsTeachers, support staff to receive 3.5% across-the-board salary increase.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis appoints Santa Fe College grad to Union County BOCC Staff Reports Dec 18, 20230 commentsDonna Jackson to fill in final 12 months of Ryan Perez’s term.
NewsGainesville to open Cold Night Shelter Program with cold temps looming Staff Reports Dec 18, 20231 commentForecast projects four straight nights below 45 degrees.
Government + PoliticsLive Oak, Columbia County to receive rural infrastructure funds Staff Reports Dec 18, 20232 commentsDeSantis awards more than $25 million to 16 rural communities.
BusinessDerrick: Mainstreet launches membership, tax-deductible giving J.C. Derrick Dec 18, 20231 commentMoves join Mainstreet to national movement.
Government + PoliticsGainesville city manager warns of more budget cuts Seth Johnson Dec 15, 20238 commentsCurry says city may not provide same support to local organizations.
EducationAlachua County students sweep thespian competition Staff Reports Dec 15, 20230 commentsHigh school and middle school students will move to state competitions in spring.
NewsDixie County collision kills 1 Old Town man, seriously injures 2 Staff Reports Dec 15, 20230 commentsThree-vehicle incident occurs north of Cross City.
NewsGainesville Fire Rescue battles two Thursday blazes Staff Reports Dec 15, 20230 commentsFires occur on NW 16th Street and NW 18th Street.
NewsSemi strikes, kills Welborn man on I-75 Staff Reports Dec 15, 20230 commentsIncident occurs near Archer Road exit.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority to search for permanent general manager Seth Johnson Dec 14, 20232 commentsAuthority also continues contract for new attorney, looks into auditor position.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission OKs one item, punts another sent by GRU Authority Seth Johnson Dec 14, 20232 commentsDelay will tighten GRU turnaround for financial support extension.
NewsLake City to rename road for 12-year-old killed in home Staff Reports Dec 14, 20230 commentsCeremony scheduled for Monday.
NewsLevy County motorcycle accident kills Ohio man Staff Reports Dec 14, 20230 commentsIncident occurs on County Road 345.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves future land use first reading for NC Ranch Glory Reitz Dec 13, 20233 commentsCommission also approved text amendment to comprehensive plan.
NewsAlachua County Health Department issues rabies alert Staff Reports Dec 13, 20230 commentsStay cat tests positive in area between Newberry and High Springs.
EducationFlorida grant awards $5M to expand teacher apprenticeships Staff Reports Dec 13, 20231 commentFunds to provide 200 participants a no-cost pathway to become a teacher.
NewsSuwannee River Water Management renews permit to pump 1M gallons daily Glory Reitz Dec 12, 20231 commentGoverning board issues final order based on administrative law judge recommendation.
Government + PoliticsAlachua sheriff notes issues with new jail phone system Seth Johnson Dec 12, 20233 commentsJail transitioned to three, free 15-minute calls per day.
NewsUF to begin expanding Innovation District in 2024 Seth Johnson Dec 12, 20230 commentsPlanned expansion to take place over six phases.