ElectionsHigh Springs re-elects Grunder, approves extended Sunday alcohol sales Lillian Hamman Nov 5, 20254 commentsMayoral terms limited to one year.
ElectionsNo contest, Part 2: Gainesville utilities referendum clears voters by 75% Seth Johnson Nov 4, 202541 commentsUtility officials set to file emergency motion.
Government + PoliticsGilchrist County BOCC signs public safety agreement with Ginnie Springs Outdoors Lillian Hamman Nov 4, 20251 commentTerms look to make historically dangerous park family-friendly.
Local NewsAlachua County wins bid to rehost World Masters Athletics in 2027 Staff Reports Nov 4, 20250 commentsChampionships brought 17,000 visitors in March.
BusinessThe Oaks Mall sees traffic increase amid new management and $79M foreclosure Seth Johnson Nov 4, 20255 commentsNet income still lags behind budgeted numbers.
EducationStability needed: NAACP calls for permanent superintendent in Alachua County schools Nick Anschultz Nov 4, 20256 commentsNAACP president issues letter to school board members to act.
EducationUF Board of Trustees to consider athletic, health fee increases Staff Reports Nov 4, 20250 commentsBoard will discuss proposals at its Dec. 4 meeting.
NewsLake City teen reported missing Staff Reports Nov 4, 20251 commentSteven Ayers last seen on Friday.
EducationFlorida Board of Governors to review public university efficiency study results Nick Anschultz Nov 3, 20255 commentsReport looks at operations and spending of state’s 12 public universities.
ElectionsGainesville referendum: Early voting numbers arrive, officials plan emergency motion Seth Johnson Nov 3, 20256 commentsPolls to be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
News2 inmates die in 3 days at Columbia County Detention Facility Staff Reports Nov 3, 20250 commentsFemale inmate found unresponsive on Sunday after male inmate dies on Friday.
NewsLake City woman, 29, dies in 2-vehicle collision on I-10 in Columbia County Staff Reports Nov 3, 20250 commentsJacksonville man seriously injured in crash.
EducationNearly 1,000 ACPS students honored for achievements in AP exams Staff Reports Oct 31, 20252 commentsTotal of 961 students received at least one recognition from College Board.
Government + PoliticsEarly voting opens Friday for Gainesville special election referendum Staff Reports Oct 30, 20251 commentLocations for early voting are the Supervisor of Elections Office and Millhopper Branch Library.
EducationTown hall meeting focuses on bridging literacy gap in Alachua County Nick Anschultz Oct 30, 20251 commentMeeting held Wednesday at Eastside High School.
Local NewsGainesville police sting results in guilty verdict for $7 million fraud case Seth Johnson Oct 30, 20252 commentsLocal man lost 68 gold coins worth $200K.
CrimeAlachua County detectives investigate shooting at Majestic Oaks Apartments Staff Reports Oct 30, 20251 commentIncident also involved vehicle crash into apartment building.
Local NewsGainesville judge denies temporary injunction ahead of utility referendum Seth Johnson Oct 29, 20259 commentsRuling allows vote to be implemented once passed.
Government + PoliticsAlachua unveils new water management facility Lillian Hamman Oct 29, 20255 commentsAdditional wellfield grows city water capacity by 30%.
HealthHCA’s North Florida Hospital appoints new chief medical officer C.J. Gish Oct 29, 20250 commentsAlex Gumiroff comes to Gainesville from HCA Florida Palms West Hospital.
EducationAlachua Learning Academy ranks among Florida’s top 20 elementary, middle schools Nick Anschultz Oct 29, 20252 commentsSchool included in recently released rankings by U.S. News and World Report.
Government + PoliticsGainesville leaders debate GRU Authority’s impact on utility management Seth Johnson Oct 28, 202511 commentsTown hall featured Mayor Harvey Ward and GRU CEO Ed Bielarsksi.
EducationAlachua County Public School students earn 200 perfect scores on state assessments Staff Reports Oct 28, 20251 commentEleven students received perfect scores on at least two exams.
EducationUF construction students discover AI’s impact on industry workflows Nick Anschultz Oct 28, 20250 commentsFounder and CEO of Togal.AI spoke to students Tuesday.