Government + PoliticsGainesville property taxes to leap 29% over rollback rate Seth Johnson Sep 21, 20239 commentsTax increase fills budget hole following GRU transfer reduction.
Government + PoliticsGNV delays Boltin Center vote for design plans Seth Johnson Sep 21, 20232 commentsCenter to return in November after community input session.
EducationACPS maintains safety goals Glory Reitz Sep 21, 20230 commentsDistrict security chief promotes early intervention and preparedness.
NewsAuburndale man dies in Columbia County crash Staff Reports Sep 21, 20230 commentsSingle-vehicle accident occurs on County Road 240.
NewsMissing North Port kids stopped on I-75 in Alachua Staff Reports Sep 21, 20232 commentsAlachua County Sheriff’s deputies stop siblings in stolen vehicle.
EducationACPS to optimize transportation Glory Reitz Sep 20, 20231 commentDirector of transportation said changes will help fix staffing shortages and save money.
NewsCCSO deputy cleared in fatal Lake City shooting Staff Reports Sep 20, 20230 commentsFDLE independent investigation states deputy acted lawfully in domestic disturbance call.
EducationCommunity members defend GHS club Glory Reitz Sep 20, 20235 commentsNew sub-club of Pre-collegiate Club came with confusion and controversy, but community members insist it should stay.
EducationDegreechoices names UF third best value for money Staff Reports Sep 20, 20230 commentsStudy analyzed data from 400 universities and colleges based off degree cost and eventual graduate earnings.
Government + PoliticsBOCC narrows focus of future inclusionary zoning Seth Johnson Sep 19, 20233 commentsCommissioners spoke against a blanket policy.
CrimeACSO arrests Ocala man connected with park shooting Staff Reports Sep 19, 20231 commentDeputies locate vehicle missing from Cynthia Chestnut Park homicide.
NewsStarke woman dies in 2-vehicle crash near Melrose Staff Reports Sep 19, 20230 commentsCollision occurs on State Road 26.
EducationSchool board to workshop bus routes Glory Reitz Sep 19, 20232 commentsDistrict plans to eliminate courtesy stops and revamp magnet hub stops.
NewsVan hits, kills pedestrian on US 301 north of Starke Staff Reports Sep 19, 20236 commentsDriver unable to see woman walking along road due to night conditions.
EducationUF earns No. 6 ranking by U.S. News & World Report C.J. Gish Sep 19, 20230 commentsSchool falls one spot after two straight years at No. 5 among public universities nationwide.
EducationSuperintendent aims for impact in second year Glory Reitz Sep 19, 20230 commentsShane Andrew optimistic about school district’s future.
CrimeACSO arrests eighth grader for bomb threats C.J. Gish Sep 18, 20233 commentsKanapaha Middle School student allegedly responsible for Kanapaha, Buchholz High School bomb threats.
Government + PoliticsIronwood enters management watch after audit Seth Johnson Sep 18, 20232 commentsRecommendations to come in spring.
NewsDevelopment proposed for West Newberry Road Glory Reitz Sep 18, 202311 commentsMixed-use development to bring retail, apartment housing to NW Gainesville.
CrimePerson of interest identified in Lake City homicide C.J. Gish Sep 18, 20230 commentsCCSO detectives release additional information regarding Coyoete Turner’s death.
CrimeUpdate: Buchholz, Kanapaha cleared after bomb threats Glory Reitz Sep 18, 20231 commentACPS receives first bomb threat since spring 2022.
NewsCynthia Chestnut Park shooting kills one Staff Reports Sep 18, 20230 commentsACSO deputies respond to Sunday incident.
CrimeSuspect’s vehicle identified in hit-and-run homicide Staff Reports Sep 18, 20232 commentsIncident occurred on Friday on Clark Butler Boulevard.
Local NewsUF Health teams up with Olympic medical network Gary Mans | UF Health Sep 17, 20230 commentsAgreement lasts two years.