NewsAlachua County’s Harold Theus named Florida’s Fire Chief of the Year Staff Reports Jul 22, 20250 commentsTheus started with Alachua County Fire Rescue in 1994.
Education26th annual Stop the Violence Back-to-School Rally set for Saturday Nick Anschultz Jul 22, 20250 commentsEvent to be held at MLK Center
EducationUF research spending reaches record $1.33 billion in FY2025 Staff Reports Jul 22, 20250 commentsNew total breaks last year’s $1.26 billion mark.
CrimeLebanese man sentenced to prison for role in Iran export conspiracy Staff Reports Jul 22, 20250 commentsBlasthole drills made in city of Alachua were destined for Iran.
CrimeGainesville shooting on NE 15th Street injures teenager Staff Reports Jul 21, 20251 commentPolice ask community to help in locating suspect.
EducationUF’s Hamilton School director departing for role at UT Austin Nick Anschultz Jul 21, 20251 commentRobert Ingram to take place of departing William Inboden.
CrimeMother arrested for leaving child in car while at Lake City movie theater Staff Reports Jul 21, 20251 commentToddler found inside locked car.
CrimeLake City police investigate Sunday shooting without cooperation from victim Staff Reports Jul 21, 20250 commentsMan admitted to hospital before 2 a.m.
CrimeAlachua County deputies investigate shooting at Westgate Manor Staff Reports Jul 21, 20250 commentsOne person shot in incident.
Local NewsOld Town man, 36, dies in single-vehicle crash in Lake City Staff Reports Jul 21, 20250 commentsVehicle fails to negotiate turn, leaves road and collides with tree.
NewsSUV hits, kills Cross City man, 65, in Dixie County Staff Reports Jul 21, 20250 commentsSedan hits pedestrian walking on US Highway 19 west of Cross City.
Government + PoliticsGainesville cuts ribbon on infrastructure for future Eastside development Seth Johnson Jul 18, 20253 commentsRTS transfer station planned for 2026.
EducationUnion County High School teacher selected 2026 Florida Teacher of Year Staff Reports Jul 18, 20250 commentsMark Harrison receives award on Thursday.
Government + PoliticsGainesville approves business tax increase, 14-story apartment complex Seth Johnson Jul 18, 20252 commentsCommission also sets cap on millage rate.
News2-vehicle collision injures 2 west of Hawthorne Staff Reports Jul 18, 20250 commentsHawthorne woman in serious condition and Ocala woman critically injured.
CrimeGainesville police seek help identifying suspect who robbed Shell gas station Staff Reports Jul 18, 20253 commentsShell employee robbed at gunpoint on June 25.
NewsFDLE refers 3 Santa Fe High School administrators for felony charges Seth Johnson Jul 17, 20255 commentsState attorney’s office to make prosecution decision.
Local NewsSF College moves 15th Habitat home to Alachua Nick Anschultz Jul 16, 20251 commentA new home built by students at Santa Fe College (SF) was moved Wednesday morning to its final location in Alachua. Located at 14261 NW 135th […]
Government + PoliticsGainesville, Bright Community Trust begin building on second batch of vacant lots Seth Johnson Jul 16, 20254 commentsFirst phase of four lots already sold.
EducationUF study uses drones to locate world’s largest turtle nesting site Megan V. Winslow | UF/IFAS Jul 16, 20251 commentA University of Florida research team has developed a more accurate way to count wildlife using drones — an innovation that helped confirm the world’s largest […]
BusinessU.S. inflation rises for second straight month Lauren Canterberry | World News Group Jul 16, 20252 commentsEnergy costs increase by 0.9 percent.
HealthUF Health opens Florida Recovery Center near Springhill Kirsten Rabin Jul 15, 20251 commentNew Gainesville campus can treat up to 124 patients at a time.
NewsJudge upholds $15 million award in Alachua County sheriff discrimination case Seth Johnson Jul 15, 20251 commentSheriff’s request for new trial denied.
Government + PoliticsNewberry passes preliminary fire assessment rate of $419 Lillian Hamman Jul 15, 20251 commentCity designates July as Park and Recreation Month.