NewsUF to begin expanding Innovation District in 2024 Seth Johnson Dec 12, 20230 commentsPlanned expansion to take place over six phases.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County votes to create medical examiner’s office apart from UF Seth Johnson Dec 12, 20231 commentDecision comes while facing time pressure and without set plan.
NewsNew fire station mural remembers firefighter magician Glory Reitz Dec 12, 20230 commentsMural unveiled at Gainesville Fire Rescue Station No. 4 to honor Harold Batie.
NewsVehicle strikes, seriously injures pedestrian in Levy County Staff Reports Dec 12, 20231 commentIncident occurs on US Highway 19 north of Inglis on Sunday.
NewsCivil Rights activist, community leader, honored with street name designation Megan V. Winslow Dec 12, 20231 commentCity of Gainesville unveils signs for late Charles Chestnut III.
EducationUF fall commencement ceremonies slated for this week Staff Reports Dec 12, 20230 commentsMore than 4,100 students to graduate on Dec. 15-16.
EducationUF joins coalition to prepare students for life after college Staff Reports Dec 12, 20230 commentsMembership based on UF’s Quest Program.
NewsDream on Purpose continues yearly growth, to receive $200,000 grant Seth Johnson Dec 11, 20231 commentNonprofit started eight years ago.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools receives “B” grade Glory Reitz Dec 11, 20230 commentsState assessment has fluctuated over the years
NewsUF presents three awards highlighting ties with local community Seth Johnson Dec 11, 20230 commentsAwards given to local pastor, fire rescue and UF director.
NewsWilliston 3-vehicle accident kills 1, injures 1 Staff Reports Dec 11, 20232 commentsCollision occurs on State Road 121.
CrimeAlachua Police respond to Taco Bell bomb threat Staff Reports Dec 11, 20231 commentNo suspicious items found at restaurant.
CrimeStolen ambulance chase ends at Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Staff Reports Dec 11, 20231 commentSuspect in altered mental state when he gained access to ambulance.
NewsFirefighters extinguish High Springs brush fire Staff Reports Dec 11, 20230 commentsBlaze threatened structures in Oak Meadows neighborhood.
Local NewsCedar Key’s living shorelines show study success after hurricane impact Kirsten Romaguera Rabin | UF/IFAS Dec 9, 20231 commentUF/IFAS started living shoreline project in 2017.
News1 dead, 1 injured in Levy County crash on CR 337 J.C. Derrick Dec 9, 20232 commentsFatal accident is latest involving County Road 337.
NewsLive Oak man dies when pickup overturns, collides with fence Staff Reports Dec 9, 20230 commentsAccident occurs at intersection of 201st Street and State Road 51.
NewsGainesville jury awards $7.5 million for 2021 car wash murder Seth Johnson Dec 8, 20231 commentJury found car wash owners 75% at fault.
Government + PoliticsGainesville renames portion of 8th Avenue in honor of Charles Chestnut III Seth Johnson Dec 8, 20231 commentRoad section passes historic Chestnut Funeral Home.
Local SportsHawthorne overcomes mistakes, turnovers to win second straight state title Mike Ridaught Dec 7, 20232 commentsDefending state champions break fourth-quarter tie to win Class 1R state title.
NewsGainesville switches Boltin Center plan amid activist delays Seth Johnson Dec 7, 20230 commentsCommission allocates $1.5 million to repair facility.
Crime3 Chiefland teens overdose on school bus J.C. Derrick Dec 7, 20231 commentDual investigations ongoing.
NewsMorriston man dies in Levy County 3-vehicle collision Staff Reports Dec 7, 20232 commentsDriver pulls out in front of tractor with flatbed trailer on US 41.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission picks Mhere as new city auditor Seth Johnson Dec 7, 20231 commentFinalized contract to return next week.