Government + PoliticsNewberry to offer Randa Paul city clerk position Lillian Hamman Jun 10, 20251 commentCommission approves land development regulation updates after Track Line appeal.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County sends default letter to Celebration Pointe over contract violations Seth Johnson Jun 10, 202511 commentsCounty hasn’t received financial reporting details.
NewsHawthorne man, 22, dies in crash near Melrose Staff Reports Jun 10, 20250 commentsSUV leaves State Road 26 and strikes fence, large tree and ejects driver.
Government + PoliticsAlachua commission votes in Rodolfo Valladares as interim city manager Lillian Hamman Jun 9, 20259 comments4-1 vote confirms appointment.
State News FloridaFlorida’s hippopotamus, Lu, dies at 65 in Homosassa Springs Staff Reports Jun 9, 20252 commentsLu moved to Florida in 1964.
EducationSchool board approves Newberry charter contract Lillian Hamman Jun 9, 20254 commentsUnanimous decision made at special Monday meeting.
NewsWilliston man, 66, dies in 2-vehicle crash in Levy County Staff Reports Jun 9, 20250 commentsSedan drives into path of motorcyclist on US Highway 27-Alt.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs punts repeal of Sunday alcohol ordinance Lillian Hamman Jun 6, 20253 commentsCity to partner with county on Canoe Outpost projects.
EducationUF scrambles as Fuchs set to leave, Ono rejected Seth Johnson Jun 6, 20255 commentsLawmakers from both parties weigh in on rejection.
EducationAlachua County school district projects $10.7M loss in state funding for 2025-26 budget Lillian Hamman Jun 6, 202510 commentsBoard considers facility improvement priorities.
Government + PoliticsGainesville passes preliminary special election vote on GRU governance Seth Johnson Jun 6, 20252 commentsFinal vote to come June 12.
Government + PoliticsGainesville Regional Transit System finalizes route adjustments Staff Reports Jun 6, 20250 commentsOn Thursday, the city of Gainesville’s Regional Transit System (RTS) announced it is making several route and service adjustments following the city’s new contract with the […]
Local News‘Easy mark’: Lawsuit claims Celebration Pointe succeeded through an investment con Seth Johnson Jun 5, 20254 commentsMain investor backed over $300 million in loans.
NewsAlachua County adds tree-branch trimmer to trail maintenance fleet Staff Reports Jun 5, 20251 commentPublic Works Department receives machine through grant.
Local NewsLake City woman reported missing Staff Reports Jun 5, 20250 commentsJanicia La’Shelle Davis was last seen on Wednesday evening.
EducationSchool board delays Newberry charter contract to June 9 Lillian Hamman Jun 4, 20257 commentsSBAC also approved school- and district-level employment contracts.
CrimeGainesville police search for suspect who abandoned 8-week-old puppy Staff Reports Jun 4, 20253 commentsPuppy left at Publix parking lot.
BusinessAlachua Habitat for Humanity hunting for new CEO Staff Reports Jun 4, 20250 commentsSuccessful candidate will lead a one-time reorganization.
Education13 Alachua County students win National Merit Scholarships Staff Reports Jun 4, 20251 commentAdditional winners will be announced later this summer.
Government + PoliticsGRU requests Gainesville leaders stop special election plans Seth Johnson Jun 4, 20255 commentsCity Commission set for vote on Thursday.
Local NewsTrenton woman, 39, killed in golf cart collision with vehicle Staff Reports Jun 4, 20250 commentsIncident happened Wednesday morning.
News6 new restaurants opening in Alachua County Lillian Hamman Jun 3, 20255 commentsVariety of Asian, Latin American and Mediterranean fares offer something for everyone.
EducationFlorida Board of Governors rejects Ono as president Seth Johnson Jun 3, 202524 commentsBoard questioned Ono’s shifts on DEI.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission to vote on special election, potential 14-story development Seth Johnson Jun 3, 20252 commentsMorningside Nature Center master plan shows new buildings.