NewsGainesville sets special meeting over GRU request delayed last week Seth Johnson Dec 20, 20231 commentItem deals with $105 million in bonds.
NewsAlachua County Sheriff’s Office opens new Hawthorne precinct Glory Reitz Dec 19, 20231 commentSheriff Gainey hopes to place sub-stations in all Alachua County’s small communities.
CrimeGainesville Police seek assistance in hit-and-run of bicyclist Staff Reports Dec 19, 20230 commentsIncident occurred on Dec. 10 along NW 6th Street.
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.
NewsReported number of U.S. homeless peaks Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Dec 18, 20230 commentsReport shows more than 650,000 people across country are homeless.
BusinessDerrick: Mainstreet launches membership, tax-deductible giving J.C. Derrick Dec 18, 20231 commentMoves join Mainstreet to national movement.
World NewsUF-led group develops new tools to track illicit nuclear materials Joseph Kays | UF Dec 16, 20230 commentsFederal government gave $26 million to the work.
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.