BusinessDuke Energy powers up Micanopy battery site Seth Johnson Aug 17, 2022The 8.25-megawatt facility is fifth of six sites planned for 2022.
HealthStudy examines coffee and cigarettes connection Doug Bennett | UF Health Aug 17, 2022UF researchers find the morning brew may ease nicotine cravings.
Local NewsFederal judge dismisses McGraw lawsuit Seth Johnson Aug 16, 2022Decision comes week before voters will decide whether to send Diyonne McGraw back to school board.
NewsGainesville zoning changes sent to county, state Seth Johnson Aug 16, 2022City awaits feedback before scheduling a second reading.
NewsLake City hires new attorney, permanent manager Seth Johnson Aug 15, 2022City has lacked a permanent manager since June 2021.
EducationUF lands grant for natural resources building J.C. Derrick Aug 15, 2022Grant program aims to fund mass-timber projects
BusinessGas prices drop despite demand increase Seth Johnson Aug 15, 2022Gainesville prices beat state average
Local NewsCandidates woo voters at ‘Souls to the Polls’ Taryn Ashby Aug 14, 2022Event aimed at motivating turnout for Aug. 23 elections
Covid-19CDC drops quarantine guidelines for COVID-19 Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Aug 12, 2022Loosened guidelines come as students return to school around the country.
Government + PoliticsLocal cities receive development funds C.J. Gish Aug 12, 2022Archer, Keystone Heights awarded $46,000 each for economic development.
Local NewsTerrell Bradley, friend paint 34th Street wall—again Megan V. Winslow Aug 12, 2022Vandals continue to cover messages on SW 34th Street Wall.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs kickstarts draft mural ordinance Seth Johnson Aug 11, 2022Attorney, commissioner present different options.
Government + PoliticsEarly voting period opens on Saturday C.J. Gish Aug 11, 2022Alachua County residents can vote at seven locations for primary elections.
Local NewsSRWMD approves water resource funding C.J. Gish Aug 11, 2022Five regional projects to receive $865,803.
EducationReturn to normalcy marks new school year Taryn Ashby Aug 10, 2022Schools put COVID pandemic in past.
Government + PoliticsBOCC approves Duke Energy exception with warning Seth Johnson Aug 10, 2022After 8 months, approval comes through at regular meeting.
Local NewsLocal traffic patterns shift with back to school Seth Johnson Aug 10, 2022Safety regulations to remember around school zones, buses.
Government + PoliticsMeadowbrook gains approval for two-story range Seth Johnson Aug 9, 2022Facility would allow golf course to reopen.
Local NewsFRDAP awards grant for Forest Park renovations C.J. Gish Aug 9, 2022GNV Wild Spaces and Public Places program receives matching state funds.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves plat for new development Camille Broadway Aug 8, 2022Commission also authorizes contract for City Hall designs.
Government + PoliticsGRU to return utility deposits C.J. Gish Aug 8, 2022Decision assists customers dealing with fuel price, high usage increases.
NewsAntisemitic fliers scattered in Alachua County Seth Johnson Aug 8, 2022Local rabbi calls education, acts of kindness the right response.
National NewsDemocrats pass spending bill Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Aug 8, 2022Senate passes Democrats’ omnibus spending, prescription drug, and climate bill along party lines.
Local NewsBradford County crash claims 1, injures 2 C.J. Gish Aug 5, 2022Accident involves car, tractor-trailer at intersection of County Road 225 and State Road 16.