Belleview finds its footing in victory over Ocala Lake Weir 69-6
Sep 24, 2021
Belleview painted a masterpiece of offensive football all over the canvas of Ocala Lake Weir’s defense for a 69-6 win on September 24 in Florida football […]
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Belleview finds its footing in victory over Ocala Lake Weir 69-6
Belleview painted a masterpiece of offensive football all over the canvas of Ocala Lake Weir’s defense for a 69-6 win on September 24 in Florida football […]
Jacksonville Eagle’s View casts spell on Gainesville Oak Hall 28-20
Sep 24, 2021
Jacksonville Eagle’s View upended Gainesville Oak Hall for a narrow 28-20 victory at Gainesville Oak Hall High on September 24 in Florida football action. . Gainesville […]
Ocala Trinity Catholic edges Clearwater Calvary Christian in tough test 28-21
Sep 24, 2021
Friday’s outing turned into an endurance test that Ocala Trinity Catholic passed in a 28-21 victory at Clearwater Calvary Christian’s expense for a Florida high school […]
Vice-grip defense fuels Trenton Riverside Christian’s win over Orange Park St. Johns Country Day 42-0
Sep 24, 2021
No scoring allowed. That was the mantra Trenton Riverside Christian followed in overpowering Orange Park St. Johns Country Day 42-0 during this Florida football game. Suffocating […]
Blank check: Merritt Island Christian writes off Starke Hope Christian 36-0
Sep 24, 2021
A stalwart defense refused to yield as Merritt Island Christian shutout Starke Hope Christian 36-0 at Merritt Island Christian High on September 24 in Florida football […]
Time was on Baldwin’s side in final overtime of win over Gainesville P. K. Yonge 33-27
Sep 24, 2021
Multiple extra time were the order of the day before Baldwin could topple Gainesville P. K. Yonge 33-27 in a Florida high school football matchup. The […]
Five candidates file for open Gainesville seat
Sep 24, 2021
Five candidates, including two former Gainesville City Commissioners, have filed to run for the open commission seat. The resignation of Commissioner Gail Johnson, which is effective […]
Man dies in Newberry shooting after traffic stop
Sep 24, 2021
Only a few pieces of crime scene tape and leftover blockades remain near the main intersection in Newberry Friday morning as a reminder that a Gainesville […]
Update: Newberry HS cleared after bomb scare
Sep 24, 2021
Update: Alachua County Public Schools reported at 11 a.m. Friday that Newberry High School has been cleared by law enforcement and nothing suspicious was found. Our original story: […]
Gainesville increases property taxes, budget
Sep 23, 2021
The Gainesville City Commission on Thursday finalized a 3.82 percent property tax increase and fiscal year 2022 budget that is $17.9 million larger than the 2021 […]
Commission votes Arreola as next mayor pro-tem
Sep 23, 2021
The Gainesville City Commission voted in Commissioner David Arreola as the next mayor pro-tem at its Thursday special meeting since Commissioner Gail Johnson will leave the […]
Update: Newberry man flees deputies, exchanges fire
Sep 23, 2021
A Newberry man who fled from Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) deputies during a traffic stop attempt was shot Thursday night in Newberry. According to ACSO […]
Gainesville votes to reconsider vaccine mandate
Sep 23, 2021
The Gainesville City Commission voted 6-1 Thursday afternoon to reconsider its vaccine mandate, one day after a local judge issued an injunction to stop it. As […]
Feds reimburse ACPS for garnished wages
Sep 23, 2021
Alachua County Public Schools is the first school district in the nation to receive a grant from the federal government to make up for funding withheld […]
Update: ACSO clears Newberry HS bomb threat
Sep 23, 2021
Update: Alachua County Public Schools reported Thursday at 1:45 pm that Newberry High School has been cleared by law enforcement and nothing suspicious was found. A bomb threat […]
New surgeon general alters school COVID policies
Sep 22, 2021
New Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo issued an emergency rule Wednesday letting parents decide if their asymptomatic children should quarantine after exposure to someone who […]
Biden vows to donate 1 billion COVID vaccines
Sep 22, 2021
At a virtual summit on Wednesday, President Joe Biden doubled the United States’ pledge to purchase and donate coronavirus vaccine doses. His announcement brings the country’s […]
Court halts Gainesville’s vaccine mandate
Sep 22, 2021
An Alachua County judge has issued an emergency injunction barring Gainesville from enforcing its vaccine mandate for employees and contractors. Judge Monica Brasington of Florida’s Eighth […]
SBAC attorney: Simon in compliance with contract
Sep 22, 2021
The School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) staff attorney released an opinion Tuesday saying Superintendent Dr. Carlee Simon is qualified to hold her position. The statement […]
Florida High Tech Corridor wins $150K grant
Sep 22, 2021
The Florida High Tech Corridor and four university-based organizations won a $150,000 grant from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for their joint program aimed at aiding […]
Confusion, tempers mark messy SBAC meeting
Sep 21, 2021
An emotional School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) meeting Tuesday night started with screaming during public comment and ended with Chair Dr. Leanetta McNealy vowing to […]
DeSantis appoints new UF professor surgeon general
Sep 21, 2021
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Dr. Joseph Ladapo, a new UF professor, as Florida’s next surgeon general and secretary of the Department of Health on Tuesday. Ladapo […]
Rain, flooding continues in North Central Florida
Sep 21, 2021
Rainfall in North Central Florida continues to leave parks saturated and rivers at or past their flood stages. The Santa Fe River near O’Leno State Park […]
UF/IFAS Extension moves to Newberry this week
Sep 21, 2021
The Alachua County UF/IFAS Extension Office will be closed temporarily from Sept. 20 through Sept. 24 as the Alachua County UF/IFAS Extension Office will spend the […]