NewsCommunity climbs The Swamp for 9/11 remembrance Lillian Hamman Sep 11, 20250 commentsAlachua County Fire Rescue and UF tradition enters ninth year.
Government + PoliticsGainesville leaders remember 9/11 attacks, look to youth Seth Johnson Sep 11, 20250 commentsCity proclaimed Thursday as Patriot Day
HealthFlorida Department of Health in Alachua County issues rabies alert Staff Reports Sep 11, 20250 commentsConfirmed case found in stray cat near Hawthorne.
Government + PoliticsGainesville passes tentative budget, property tax increase for 2026 Seth Johnson Sep 10, 20256 commentsFinal vote happens in two weeks.
Government + PoliticsAlachua rezones for development near San Felasco, approves budget Lillian Hamman Sep 10, 20252 comments City Attorney Marian Rush attends final meeting.
EducationSchool board adopts final $604 million budget Nick Anschultz Sep 10, 20250 commentsBoard also passed a 6.251 millage rate during Tuesday meeting.
Education16 ACPS students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists Staff Reports Sep 10, 20250 commentsGainesville High and Buchholz lead the way with five students each.
EducationNewberry Community School Board advances staff agreement with city Nick Anschultz Sep 10, 20250 commentsBoard holds its inaugural public meeting, establishes hiring timeline for new principal.
EducationU.S. teens score low in math, science, and reading assessments Lauren Canterberry | World News Group Sep 10, 20250 commentsSeniors scored below basic math and reading achievement level than any previous assessment.
Government + PoliticsNewberry paves way for agriculture technology park Lillian Hamman Sep 9, 20251 commentCity Clerk Judy Rice retires as city’s longest-serving employee.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County asks for pause on demolition of Thelma Boltin Center Seth Johnson Sep 9, 202515 commentsCounty said it was disappointed with communication.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs continues fire contract with county, approves budget Lillian Hamman Sep 9, 20251 commentCity staff issue apologies for misinformation at Aug. 28 meeting.
EducationSanta Fe College receives $4.4M to bolster student retention, graduation Staff Reports Sep 9, 20250 commentsU.S. Department of Education awards college to support TRIO Student Support Services.
EducationGainesville High assistant principal receives Yale Educator Award Staff Reports Sep 9, 20251 commentMallory Becker honored for her positive impact on a former student.
NewsAlachua County Opioid Task Force launches countywide awareness campaign Staff Reports Sep 9, 20250 commentsInitiative addresses dangers of opioids and rising fentanyl threat in community.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis announces new Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday Staff Reports Sep 9, 20252 commentsTax holiday slated to run through Dec. 31.
Local NewsChildren’s Trust approves proposed millage rate, tentative budget Nick Anschultz Sep 8, 20252 commentsApproval came during first TRIM hearing on Monday.
NewsHigh Springs teenager dies after motorcycle collides with car Staff Reports Sep 8, 20250 commentsA 17-year-old High Springs man died on Friday night when his motorcycle collided with the back of a car on State Road 121 southwest of Lake […]
State News FloridaUF/IFAS to aid Florida farmers switching to bamboo crops Brad Buck | UF/IFAS Sep 6, 20257 commentsMore than 1,000 acres planted.
News‘Walkout for Safer Schools’ rally focuses on ending gun violence Kirsten Rabin Sep 5, 202513 commentsUF Students Demand Action hosts on-campus rally.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs withdraws criticism of Alachua County Fire Rescue, cites misinformation Lillian Hamman Sep 5, 20253 commentsLetter from labor union calls out inaccuracies from Aug. 28 commission meeting.
EducationSchool district, teachers’ union set dates for salary negotiation meetings Nick Anschultz Sep 5, 20252 commentsSalary talks involve instructional and non-instructional staff.
NewsGainesville votes to demolish Thelma Boltin Center after price spike Seth Johnson Sep 4, 20257 commentsCity previously allocated $3 million for restoration.
CrimeAlachua County deputies arrest suspect after traffic stop chase Staff Reports Sep 4, 20250 commentsK-9 apprehends man who ran into wooded area after vehicle collided with another motorist.