Health GRU completes mandated water service inventory for all residences Seth Johnson Oct 17, 2024New guidelines aimed at reducing lead exposure.
Health NIH awards UF Health researchers $11.8 million grant Staff Reports Oct 17, 2024Grant to fund research aimed at combatting resistant bacteria.
News Gainesville man, 50, dies in motorcycle crash Staff Reports Oct 17, 2024Cause of crash under investigation.
News GPD encourages parents, childcare providers to listen to children Glory Reitz Oct 16, 2024After the conviction of a sexual predator and a victim’s mother, GPD pushes parents to take threats seriously.
Local News Alachua County tax collector to offer kiosks at Publix Seth Johnson Oct 16, 2024Self-serve kiosks provide vehicle registration renewals.
Crime Sexual predator, mother of child victim sentenced to prison Staff Reports Oct 16, 2024Mom allowed daughter to visit registered sexual predator unsupervised.
Elections General election early voting to start Oct. 21 Staff Reports Oct 16, 2024Eight locations to be made available for Alachua County voters.
Government + Politics Forward Focus: Eastern Alachua County 3-year initiative to start Staff Reports Oct 16, 2024County to hold community input session on Oct. 24 in Hawthorne.
Government + Politics Alachua County completes 10 flashing beacons for pedestrian safety Staff Reports Oct 16, 2024New beacons installed at multiple locations.
Education Alachua County School Board fires superintendent on split vote Glory Reitz Oct 15, 2024Board set to select interim superintendent on Monday.
Crime Gainesville police seek public’s help with September hit-and-run Staff Reports Oct 15, 2024Two pedestrians sustained serious injuries in collision.
News Fanning Springs man dies in collision with semi in Levy County Staff Reports Oct 15, 2024Crash occurs at Cash and Carry Pole Barns and Discount Lumber.
Government + Politics Newberry passes initial reading on first community development district Glory Reitz Oct 15, 2024Commission also approves maximum guaranteed price for veterans memorial.
Government + Politics Gainesville celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day at City Hall Plaza Seth Johnson Oct 14, 2024Speakers said Gainesville is the only city to make the holiday switch.
Education School board clashes over projected low fund balance Glory Reitz Oct 14, 2024Expenses outpace revenue in FY24-25 budget.
Government + Politics Department of Energy awards $47 million to Gainesville’s utility Seth Johnson Oct 14, 2024Money to improve grid resilience.
Government + Politics Ethics complaint accuses Bielarski of misusing funds for election Seth Johnson Oct 14, 2024Utility head says GRU is obligated to educate.
News Semi collision with pickup traps 1 Staff Reports Oct 14, 2024Emergency crews extricated one person from a vehicle when a tractor-trailer and pickup collided Monday morning on W. Newberry Road in Gainesville. According to an Alachua […]
News Emergency crews extricate 1 from crash on Newberry Road Staff Reports Oct 14, 2024Victim trapped after vehicle lands on side.
News Emergency responders rescue calf in Newberry Staff Reports Oct 14, 2024Calf partially submerged in water in cave.
News Williston man dies when ATV collides with tree Staff Reports Oct 14, 2024Incident occurs Sunday morning on NE 10th Street in Levy County.
News I-75 motorhome crash injures 1 in Alachua County Staff Reports Oct 14, 2024Tire fails and causes vehicle to travel off road, collides with trees.
Education Gainesville, Alachua County move forward with school speed cameras Seth Johnson Oct 11, 2024Tickets could come for those driving 10+ over the speed limit.
Education P.K. Yonge receives Advanced Placement Platinum Distinction Staff Reports Oct 11, 2024College Board also recognizes school with AP Access Award.