NewsSingle-vehicle accident injures 1 in Melrose Staff Reports Jul 8, 2025Driver extricated from vehicle, sustains serious injuries.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County refutes economic impact, responsibilities for Champions Park Lillian Hamman Jul 7, 2025Newberry and county partnership for facility to expire in September.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools receives B grade for 2024-25 school year Nick Anschultz Jul 7, 2025District earns B for third consecutive year since state resumed school grading system.
NewsSemi overturns on I-10, injures 2 in Suwannee County Staff Reports Jul 7, 2025Second tractor-trailer hits overturned semi.
CrimeLake City police investigate Saturday shooting that left 2 injured Staff Reports Jul 7, 2025Incident left at least three vehicles with bullet damage.
CrimeGainesville police seek suspect who shot teenager Staff Reports Jul 7, 2025Incident occurred on SW 1st Street early Saturday morning.
NewsUF researcher explore ethics of AI in gambling Alisha Katz | UF Jul 5, 2025Gambling industry to exceed $876 billion by 2026.
FeaturedAlachua family celebrates 100 years of land ownership Kirsten Rabin Jul 4, 2025Lumpkins family purchased 6-acre plot in Alachua for $500.
EducationFlorida enacts several key education laws starting this school year Nick Anschultz Jul 3, 2025Cellphone bans and charter schools highlight new laws.
NewsAlachua County Sheriff’s Office seeks help locating missing woman Staff Reports Jul 3, 2025The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) is asking for the public’s help in locating a 20-year-old woman reported missing. According to an ACSO release sent Thursday, […]
CrimeGainesville police arrest 18-year-old for attempted murder Staff Reports Jul 3, 2025Person shot in Northeast Gainesville on Wednesday night.
CrimeArmed suspect shot after drawing on Alachua County deputy at Bonefish Grill Staff Reports Jul 3, 2025Man wanted for kidnapping and aggravated assault with deadly weapon.
CrimeTeenager arrested for attempted murder, domestic battery Staff Reports Jul 3, 2025Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies apprehend suspect on Wednesday morning.
CrimeGainesville police arrest man who flees traffic stop, holds apartment residents hostage Staff Reports Jul 2, 2025Police evacuate residents safely during Wednesday morning standoff.
WeatherThunderstorms may dump up to 4 inches through Sunday C.J. Gish Jul 2, 2025National Weather Service forecast warns of possible flood risk.
Local LivingAlachua Conservation Trust accepting land management financial assistance applications Staff Reports Jul 2, 2025Virtual webinar to learn about Regional Conservation Partnership Program slated for July 8.
Government + PoliticsAlachua tests 2-hour parking on Main Street Lillian Hamman Jul 1, 2025City to evaluate enforcement strategies after 6-month trial.
Government + PoliticsGainesville Plan Board differs with past vote to give Travelodge historic designation Seth Johnson Jul 1, 2025City Commission will decide final ruling.
Local NewsGainesville to pass along transaction fees to customers Staff Reports Jul 1, 2025Customers who pay online by credit or debit card to be accessed fee starting Aug. 1
EducationEnd-of-year FAST scores show growth for Alachua County students Nick Anschultz Jul 1, 2025Progress monitoring assessment for reading, math conducted three times per year
Government + PoliticsDeSantis approves Florida budget, cuts $8.5 million from Alachua County Seth Johnson Jul 1, 2025Governor signed budget day before new fiscal year
NewsAlachua Conservation Trust buys 40 acres near Ichetucknee Springs Staff Reports Jul 1, 2025Land identified in 2021 for purchase.
NewsHawthorne residential fire injures 1 Staff Reports Jul 1, 2025Firefighters extinguished fire that started in kitchen
NewsTaskForce for Ending Homelessness receives over $2M in community grants Staff Reports Jul 1, 2025Awards to address and prevent homelessness across North Central Florida