EducationUF selects Clemons as next vice president for government and community relations Staff Reports Jun 20, 20253 commentsPosition left vacant in February
NewsGainesville celebrates new improvements at Duval Nature Park Seth Johnson Jun 20, 20250 commentsParking lot, ADA trail added.
Government + PoliticsGainesville considers ending fire exemption for charitable, religious entities Seth Johnson Jun 19, 202511 commentsExempted organizations could pay combined $525,000.
Government + PoliticsAlachua Education Task Force adopts 2025 strategic plan Lillian Hamman Jun 19, 20250 commentsCollaboration with SBAC depends on superintendent response.
NewsChief Book announces retirement from Santa Fe College as department wins award Seth Johnson Jun 19, 20250 commentsHe’s worked in law enforcement for more than 40 years.
NewsFirefighters respond to fatal accident in Hawthorne Staff Reports Jun 19, 20250 commentsVictim entrapped in two-vehicle accident on US Highway 301.
Local NewsGainesville police, FBI settle investigation into explosive device found in Airbnb Seth Johnson Jun 18, 20254 commentsNo charges being pursued.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs opens applications for Mayor’s Youth Council Staff Reports Jun 18, 20250 commentsGraduations created two vacancies on the council.
CrimeLake City police arrest armed teenager Staff Reports Jun 18, 20250 commentsAutomatic detection system alerted police to two separate gunshot locations.
NewsAAA: Teen driver deaths jump in summer months Kellan Howell | AAA Jun 18, 20250 commentsCrash data reveals concerning seasonal patterns occurring between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Government + PoliticsHawthorne swears in Martin, re-elects Randall, Bouie-Hutchinson Lillian Hamman Jun 17, 20250 commentsMitigates June 26-28 homecoming traffic with 8 p.m. closing time.
Government + PoliticsGainesville, Alachua County research bus routes, Hoggetowne Medieval Faire Seth Johnson Jun 17, 202521 commentsCommissions punt on Gainesville Community Redevelopment Area talks.
NewsGainesville will need another $3 million to reopen Thelma Boltin Center Seth Johnson Jun 17, 20254 commentsConstruction cost presents worst case scenario.
NewsLongtime Gainesville funeral home owner dies Kirsten Rabin Jun 17, 20251 commentMarcus “Mickey” Milam passes at 84 on June 13.
NewsDump truck hits, kills Live Oak teen in Suwannee County Staff Reports Jun 16, 20251 commentGirl enters road in front of oncoming truck on State Road 51.
NewsGainesville protesters gather for ‘No Kings Day’ Seth Johnson Jun 16, 202515 commentsProtest follows series of earlier events from February forward.
NewsFlorida Highway Patrol searches for semi driver in fatal I-75 hit-and-run Staff Reports Jun 16, 20250 commentsGainesville man killed walking southbound near Williston exit ramp Sunday morning.
CrimeJoel Searby receives 10-year prison sentence for child sex crimes C.J. Gish Jun 13, 20252 commentsFormer Education First for Newberry spokesperson arrested in June 2024.
CrimeMan receives life sentence for 2023 murder of Lake City teen C.J. Gish Jun 13, 20250 commentsJohn Bowen Jr. killed 18-year-old Coyoete Katherine Cheyenne Turner.
EducationUF professor claims 2nd place at international composing competition Lillian Hamman Jun 12, 20251 commentJâca Music to promote Scott Lee’s piece for clarinet and guitar.
Government + PoliticsGainesville narrows 8th Avenue and Waldo Road options, eyes Phase 1 Seth Johnson Jun 12, 20255 commentsCity has $18.7 million ready.
Local NewsNewberry Fire Department adds Knox Box Rapid Entry Systems to calls Lillian Hamman Jun 12, 20250 commentsProgram aims for quicker and safer entries to locked buildings.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority readies lawsuit for second referendum, Carter steps down Seth Johnson Jun 11, 20258 commentsUtility leaders look to appeal process.
WeatherFlorida hurricane forecast slows, insurance scene could stabilize Seth Johnson Jun 11, 20250 commentsSales tax holiday on hold.