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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.
Elections High Springs selects Weitz, Howell for City Commission Seth Johnson Nov 5, 2024Howell to replace Byran Williams.
Elections Gainesville voters denounce political animosity as they head to polls Seth Johnson Nov 5, 2024Locals cite Amendment 4, GRU as top issues in ‘rough’ political season.
Crime Parent sues School Board of Alachua County, city of Alachua for negligence Glory Reitz Nov 5, 2024District puts SFHS athletic director, former assistant principal on administrative leave.
News Archer man dies in head-on collision Staff Reports Nov 5, 2024Crash occurs on US Highway 27 in Newberry.
Education School board unanimously chooses Kamela Patton for interim superintendent Glory Reitz Nov 4, 2024Former Collier County superintendent has retired from 35 years in public education.
News Conservation easement preserves Greene family land near Lake City Staff Reports Nov 4, 2024Alachua Conservation Trust helps facilitate agreement.
Government + Politics From No to Yes: Long changes stance on single-member districts Seth Johnson Nov 1, 2024Rodney Long sees districts as chance for African Americans.
Government + Politics Alachua County to host Climate Summit Staff Reports Nov 1, 2024Event to be held at Santa Fe College Blount Center in Gainesville.
Government + Politics Updated: Clemons calls for end to clashes over GRU Authority, Eastman responds Seth Johnson Oct 31, 2024He said legal battles are ego driven.
News High Springs man dies when vehicle hits deer, overturns Staff Reports Oct 31, 2024Sedan leaves State Road 45 and collides with utility pole and ejects driver.
Health UF Health unveils new mobile cancer screening unit Glory Reitz Oct 30, 2024Connector to eventually reach 23 counties.
News Alachua County, Gainesville continue storm debris removal Staff Reports Oct 30, 2024Crews aim to collect debris over next few weeks.
Crime GPD seeks assistance in identifying robbery suspects Staff Reports Oct 30, 2024Robbery occurred Monday night at X-tra Discount Beverage.
Crime GHS student arrested for bringing loaded gun to school Staff Reports Oct 30, 2024Anonymous tip given to school resources officer.
News Gainesville Police arrest man inside Black church, city manager responds Seth Johnson Oct 29, 2024Officers responded to theft call from Dollar General.
Education Late FLDOE notice prompts teacher shuffle at Rawlings, Alachua Elementary Glory Reitz Oct 29, 2024Teachers pulled from special assignments, other positions to fill teaching roles.
Elections Meet the Candidates: Congressional District 3 Glory Reitz Oct 29, 2024Tom Wells challenges incumbent Kat Cammack.
News Gainesville Fire Rescue extinguishes commercial building blaze Staff Reports Oct 29, 2024Incident occurs Tuesday morning at SE 8th Place and SE 4th Street.
News Suncoast Credit Union presents $100K to Tri-County Community Resource Center Staff Reports Oct 29, 2024Donation goes to support communities impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Government + Politics Newberry OKs NC Ranch CDD first reading commission Glory Reitz Oct 29, 2024Commission punts CDD for Westone first reading with second readings set for Nov. 12.
Local News Rotary Clubs of Gainesville to sponsor 3 community projects Staff Reports Oct 28, 2024Playground, flagpole and food pantry projects to receive over $100,000 in funding.