Government + PoliticsHigh Springs celebrates four new police officers, one’s retirement Seth Johnson Oct 27, 20231 commentK9 Cesar leaves after eight years.
EducationUF professor honored in White House ceremony Staff Reports Oct 27, 20231 commentGilbert earned a medal for his work in voting security, access.
Government + PoliticsNewberry begins to convert 1,300 acres from ag to planned development Glory Reitz Oct 26, 20230 commentsDevelopment could generate over 12,000 new residents.
Government + PoliticsGainesville finalizes open container ban with two special districts Seth Johnson Oct 26, 20233 commentsNew regulations to start Jan. 1.
Government + PoliticsGot potholes? New Alachua County map shows road renovations through 2032 Seth Johnson Oct 26, 20234 commentsCounty starts work with a tripled road budget.
Government + PoliticsClemons calls for Gainesville mayor to resign, Ward says ‘no’ Seth Johnson Oct 26, 20233 commentsRepresentative said a coverup is underway.
Government + PoliticsAlachua breaks ground on new wellfield Glory Reitz Oct 26, 20230 commentsProject to double city’s current water supply capacity.
Government + PoliticsLocal officials bring projects, concerns to state representatives Seth Johnson Oct 25, 20232 commentsAnnual legislative delegation meeting held at Santa Fe College.
NewsGainesville Fire Rescue responds to medium-rise building fire Staff Reports Oct 25, 20230 commentsResident and cat treated for smoke inhalation.
NewsShots fired near Lake Butler Elementary leads to “shelter in place” action Staff Reports Oct 25, 20230 commentsNearby property owner fired two shots to scare off birds.
NewsAlachua County delegation to meet at Santa Fe, discuss priorities Seth Johnson Oct 24, 20231 commentAnnual delegation meeting set for 1:30 p.m.
NewsNew Hamilton Center head promises independence J.C. Derrick Oct 24, 20233 commentsWill Inboden lays out vision for role at UF
EducationGainesville startup aims to teach students inquiry skills Seth Johnson Oct 24, 20231 commentProgram uses ‘sandbox’ to guide lessons through student input.
NewsNewberry to reevaluate solar regulations Glory Reitz Oct 24, 20231 commentSolar company’s land acquisition has sparked citizen concerns.
Government + PoliticsAnother lawsuit targets new Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority Seth Johnson Oct 23, 20235 commentsLawsuit names city of Gainesville, mayor as defendants.
Government + PoliticsJLAC rule nullifies state investigation into Gainesville bond delay Seth Johnson Oct 23, 20233 commentsLawmakers failed to pass motion despite 6-4 vote.
NewsMorriston man dies after motorcycle collides with deer Staff Reports Oct 23, 20230 commentsIncident occurs in Alachua County.
NewsMobile Disaster Recovery Centers to schedule stops in Levy County Staff Reports Oct 23, 20230 commentsDeadline to apply for Hurricane Idalia assistance is Nov. 29.
NewsLake City teen reported missing Staff Reports Oct 23, 20230 commentsGirl last seen on Sunday near Christa Circle.
CrimeGPD responds to armed robbery, shooting at Zaxby’s Staff Reports Oct 23, 20230 commentsSuspect fires gun at employees.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission approves $15K cut to manager’s salary Seth Johnson Oct 20, 20231 commentItem was pulled from consent for discussion.
NewsGainesville man arrested after posting plans for school shooting on Instagram Staff Reports Oct 20, 20230 commentsLaw enforcement locates suspect within city limits.
EducationEastside Head Start Center cuts ribbon on grant-funded playground Seth Johnson Oct 20, 20230 commentsNew center opened in February 2023.
NewsFormer state rep sentenced for COVID relief fund fraud Staff Reports Oct 20, 20231 commentJoseph Harding receives four months in federal prison.