Government + PoliticsAlachua selects library as temporary voting precinct ahead of April election Lillian Hamman Feb 11, 20262 commentsHathcock Community Center undergoes structural inspections.
Local NewsFormer Hawthorne commissioner, pastor and WWII vet dies at 100 Seth Johnson Feb 11, 20260 commentsFormer Hawthorne City Commissioner and World War II veteran Rev. Joseph Williams died on Feb. 5, the city announced on Wednesday. Williams celebrated his 100th birthday […]
NewsBackyard fire extends to multi-unit residence in Green Leaf Subdivision Staff Reports Feb 11, 20260 commentsFirefighters extinguish blaze off SW 75th Street on Tuesday evening.
SportsP.K. Yonge celebrates groundbreaking of new gymnasium Nick Anschultz Feb 10, 20260 commentsGym is expected to be completed by February 2027.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County Commissioners tell Archer to prep for growth Lillian Hamman Feb 10, 20262 commentsJoint meeting hears 2024 audit, wastewater and Archer Road expansion updates.
EducationJudge extends timeline in NCS’s legal fee dispute with School Board of Alachua County Nick Anschultz Feb 10, 20261 commentNewberry Community School seeks more than $90,000 in attorney’s costs.
BusinessGreater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce focuses on future after December adjustment Seth Johnson Feb 10, 20260 commentsNew chair said corrections worked.
NewsSUV hits, kills woman walking near I-75 Micanopy exit Staff Reports Feb 10, 20260 commentsPedestrian walking in center southbound lane near mile marker 374.
NewsMinnesota woman, 38, dies in head-on collision in Levy County Staff Reports Feb 10, 20261 commentIncident occurs on County Road 345 near Rosewood.
NewsRebuild Together to construct new home for hurricane-hit Chiefland resident Lillian Hamman Feb 9, 20260 commentsLevy County gives remaining relief funds for Tlama White’s home after Hurricane Idalia destruction.
HealthCDC data suggests 2025 drop in birth numbers Christina Grube | World News Group Feb 9, 20260 commentsNew data shows nearly 24,000 drop in live births from 2024.
EducationBuchholz High students face discipline following anti-ICE protest walkout Nick Anschultz Feb 9, 202614 commentsStudents took part in walkout on Friday.
NewsVehicle hits, kills Lakeland man, 47, lying in road on I-75 in Columbia County Staff Reports Feb 9, 20260 commentsIncident occurs early Sunday morning north of Lake City.
NewsGainesville Police Department honors school crossing guards Kirsten Rabin Feb 6, 20260 commentsCeremony celebrates 28 members of Gainesville’s School Crossing Guard Unit on Friday.
EducationAlachua County officials evaluate school district’s ‘Future Ready’ initiative Nick Anschultz Feb 6, 20261 commentMeeting held on Friday at Alachua County School District Office.
EducationCooper Campen wins third straight Alachua County Spelling Bee C.J. Gish Feb 6, 20260 commentsHomeschooler battles Frazer School’s Isabella Mendoza for championship.
EducationACPS students shine in 10th annual robotics competition Nick Anschultz Feb 5, 20260 commentsVEX IQ challenge held Thursday at Lincoln Middle School.
NewsGreen for growth: Newberry doubles stoplights, preps for more Lillian Hamman Feb 5, 20260 commentsLights come to Highland Park and two-way pair projects.
HealthUF investigates measles on campus amid outbreak across North Florida Gabriel Velasquez Neira | Fresh Take Florida Feb 5, 20263 commentsTwo college classrooms reportedly exposed to measles.
NewsEmployee run over, killed by forklift at Blue Compass RV in Alachua Staff Reports Feb 5, 20260 commentsIncident happened Thursday morning.
EducationBuchholz teacher wins national Amazing Teacher of the Year award Staff Reports Feb 5, 20260 commentsChristin Vinson receives $10,000 during Thursday ceremony.
EducationResidents share feedback at Hawthorne’s Alachua County Public Schools input meeting Nick Anschultz Feb 5, 20260 commentsMeeting was part of the district’s ongoing planning initiative.
NewsUF/IFAS seeks reports from Florida farmers on winter freeze damage Meredith Bauer | UF/IFAS Feb 5, 20260 commentsEconomic Impact Analysis Program to survey losses and damages.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County aims to bolster farmers markets with grants Seth Johnson Feb 4, 202610 commentsVote follows countywide survey.