Education School Board of Alachua County approves interim superintendent contract Glory Reitz Nov 13, 2024Board also voted down an amendment to board policy that would alter magnet program eligibility.
Crime Alachua County school bus with stop lights activated damaged in hit-and-run Staff Reports Nov 13, 2024Gray Tahoe driven by black male flees scene on State Road 222.
Government + Politics Chad Scott wins vote recount for Alachua County sheriff Staff Reports Nov 13, 2024Scott defeats Emery Gainey by 392 votes.
Government + Politics Newberry commission approves 2 CDDs Glory Reitz Nov 13, 2024Commissioners asked to remove interlocal agreements from the ordinances.
News O’Brien woman dies in single-vehicle crash in Columbia County Staff Reports Nov 13, 2024SUV leaves roadway and collides with two signals supports before hitting tree.
Government + Politics BOCC votes on rural broadband, dedicates $1M to Mill Creek development Seth Johnson Nov 12, 2024County commission selects new chair, vice chair.
News Newberry Publix site painted with lynching victims’ names Glory Reitz Nov 12, 2024Mayor apologizes to Publix.
News Train collides with 2 semis in Hawthorne Staff Reports Nov 12, 2024Tractor-trailers were crossing tracks when struck.
Government + Politics Recount underway in Alachua County sheriff’s race J.C. Derrick Nov 11, 2024Machine recount triggered after initial count showed winning margin of 415 votes.
Crime 2 defendants receive sentences for murder, torture of man in Levy County Staff Reports Nov 11, 2024Incident occurred in August 2019 when body discovered in Morriston.
Local News Heartwood neighborhood to host inaugural block party Lillian Hamman Nov 9, 2024East Gainesville gathering to celebrate community of economic diversity.
News Michigan man dies when pickup hits semi turning onto US 129 Staff Reports Nov 9, 2024Collision occurs south of Trenton at SW 100th Street.
Government + Politics Hinson hopeful election buried Clemons ‘hatchet’ Lillian Hamman Nov 8, 2024Alachua County’s only representative blames gerrymandering for lopsided outcome.
Government + Politics Bielarski: GRU Authority referendum results not surprising Seth Johnson Nov 8, 2024Referendum paused by judge's temporary injunction.
Elections Weitz, Howell focused on growth heading into High Springs commission terms Seth Johnson Nov 8, 2024Mayor said new staff cohort has great cohesion.
News Vehicle hits, seriously injures 9-year-old Lake City girl Staff Reports Nov 7, 2024A 9-year-old Lake City girl is in serious condition after she was struck by a vehicle along SW Birley Avenue on Thursday morning. According to a […]
Education School board sets date to approve final contract for interim superintendent Glory Reitz Nov 7, 2024Board also touches on operational audit findings.
Government + Politics GRU Authority votes on funding litigation, continues work as normal after election Seth Johnson Nov 6, 2024Authority discusses success of debt reduction without raising rates.
Elections Cammack wins reelection as Trump takes White House J.C. Derrick Nov 6, 2024GOP flips Senate, House control remains unknown.
Elections No contest: Gainesville, Alachua County easily pass 3 local referendums Seth Johnson Nov 6, 2024Legal challenges will hold up two of the issues.
Elections Johnson, McClain win races to replace Clemons, Perry Lillian Hamman Nov 6, 2024House District 22, Senate District 9 remain in Republican hands.
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Elections Scott narrowly wins Alachua County sheriff’s race, recount expected Glory Reitz Nov 6, 2024Kramer, Barton keep their places as state attorney, supervisor of elections.
Elections Alford, Prizzia win reelection to Alachua County Commission Seth Johnson Nov 5, 2024No changes to commission in first single-member district election.