Education School board to appeal Newberry charter conversion Glory Reitz Mar 12, 2025Some board members indicate they are prepared for other legal action if necessary.
Government + Politics GRU Authority votes to work on removing city fees from utility bills Seth Johnson Mar 12, 2025Change will likely start in September 2026.
Local News Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives to feature Alachua County eateries Lillian Hamman Mar 12, 2025New episode to premiere on Food Network on Friday, March 14.
Government + Politics ‘Blatant power grab’: Legal briefs filed in Alachua County district referendum appeal Seth Johnson Mar 12, 2025County must respond before chance of oral arguments.
Crime Alachua man receives 2 life sentences for 2022 homicide at One 51 Apartments C.J. Gish Mar 12, 2025Lacorrin Calhoun convicted of shooting murder during drug transaction.
Crime Buchholz student arrested for threatening to ‘shoot up school’ Staff Reports Mar 12, 2025Incident occurs Monday afternoon.
News Jessie’s Village breaks ground with goal to become “beautiful picture” Seth Johnson Mar 11, 2025Nonprofit aims for quality affordable housing.
Government + Politics Newberry OKs property sale for Alachua County rural collection center Glory Reitz Mar 11, 2025Commission also authorizes staff to begin negotiations on extension of Easton contract.
Government + Politics Alachua Police Department enters agreement with SF College police academy Glory Reitz Mar 11, 2025wo training personnel to be stationed full-time at SFC’s institute of public safety.
News 1 dead, 5 injured in single-vehicle rollover on I-75 in Gainesville Staff Reports Mar 11, 2025Accident occurs near Williston Road southbound offramp exit.
Government + Politics Alachua chooses Monarch for Hathcock Center redesign Glory Reitz Mar 10, 2025Budget to be set after goals.
Government + Politics Leaders to break ground on Jessie’s Village, 22-unit affordable apartments Staff Reports Mar 10, 2025City has invested $511,000 in project.
News Earleton man dies in collision with semi near Campville Staff Reports Mar 10, 2025Sedan pulls out in front of tractor-trailer on County Road 219A.
News Vehicle hits, kills High Springs cyclist crossing US 441 Staff Reports Mar 10, 2025Collision occurs Sunday night near NW 203rd Avenue.
Crime Gainesville police investigate murder-suicide Staff Reports Mar 10, 2025Incident occurs Saturday morning on NW 30th Terrace.
News Thelma Boltin Center heads for Phase 1 construction as plans get finalized Seth Johnson Mar 7, 2025Pricing will determine how Phase 2 proceeds.
Education 5th graders frolic, compete at field day Glory Reitz Mar 6, 2025Annual event celebrates completion of elementary school.
Government + Politics Gainesville’s federal courthouse up for sale? Not just yet Seth Johnson Mar 6, 2025Courthouse included in list of “non-core” properties.
Local News GRU: Billing issues fixed with credits coming to customers in March, April Seth Johnson Mar 6, 2025Utility overcharged $300,000 on stormwater, garbage fees.
Education School district preps in case of ICE entry Glory Reitz Mar 5, 2025Alachua County citizens push for more protection to make students feel safe.
Crime 1 shot, killed in Lake City home invasion Staff Reports Mar 5, 2025Police seek information regarding Tuesday fatal incident.
Crime Shooting in Alachua leads to ‘high-risk’ traffic stop in High Springs Staff Reports Mar 5, 2025Suspect released as investigation continues.
News Gainesville activates Cold Night Shelter for March 5-6 Staff Reports Mar 5, 2025The city of Gainesville will activate its Cold Night Shelter Program (CNS) as temperatures are projected to drop below 45 degrees Fahrenheit on the nights of […]
Government + Politics Hawthorne OKs $1 million in wastewater upgrades, hires interim attorney Seth Johnson Mar 4, 2025 Upgrades covered through two grants.