Government + PoliticsNewberry promotes Jason Lyman to fire chief C.J. Gish Apr 28, 20250 commentsKevin Farr named deputy chief.
NewsCrystal River man killed, 3 injured in head-on collision south of Alachua Staff Reports Apr 28, 20250 commentsDriver at fault passed in double yellow no-passing zone on County Road 235.
CrimeVictim from Easter shooting at TB McPherson Park dies C.J. Gish Apr 28, 20253 commentsGainesville police continue to search for suspect.
NewsLake Butler man, 57, dies when pickup collides with tree in Union County Staff Reports Apr 28, 20250 commentsDriver exits road, overcorrects and crashes into tree along County Road 18.
NewsLake City man, 77, dies when SUV collides with tree in Columbia County Staff Reports Apr 28, 20250 commentsCrash occurs on SW Finley Little Road on Saturday morning.
NewsHomes For Our Troops to build custom home for disabled veteran Lillian Hamman Apr 27, 20250 commentsNonprofit to complete home for Carlos Rivera and his family this summer.
CrimeKanapaha Middle School teen arrested for threatening to kill student Staff Reports Apr 25, 20254 commentsMultiple threats include shooting victim at school.
EducationSanta Fe College receives new ‘Opportunity Colleges and Universities’ designation Staff Reports Apr 25, 20250 commentsGainesville public college one of two in Florida to earn new Carnegie Classification.
CrimeLake City man involved in Easter celebration shooting arrested C.J. Gish Apr 25, 20250 commentsLake City police officer shot during altercation at Annie Mattox Recreation Center.
Local NewsBronson man, 57, dies when pickup hits utility pole in Gilchrist County Staff Reports Apr 25, 20250 commentsIncident occurs on State Road 26 at Trenton city limits.
Government + PoliticsGainesville leaders discuss Easter shooting, historic event issues at TB McPherson Seth Johnson Apr 24, 20255 commentsManager said warnings should have been raised.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County ratifies 1.3% teacher raise Lillian Hamman Apr 24, 20251 commentBoard also reinstates early release Wednesdays starting May 7.
CrimeLake City police seek assistance in Easter shooting investigation C.J. Gish Apr 24, 20250 commentsVideo clip, photo released of individual sought by law enforcement.
Government + PoliticsGainesville board OKs new civil courthouse, Oak Hall School parking lot Seth Johnson Apr 23, 20256 commentsNew KEDPLASMA planned for 13th Street.
NewsLake City man, 27, seriously injured in motorcycle crash in Columbia County Staff Reports Apr 23, 20250 commentsDriver loses control of motorcycle on County Road 240.
NewsUnitedHealthcare, UF Health reach new agreement C.J. Gish Apr 22, 20252 commentsMulti-year contract to restore network access to health system effective May 5.
Government + PoliticsAlachua City Commission swears in new mayor, commissioner Lillian Hamman Apr 22, 202529 commentsNew commission moves forward with Fletcher Trace and Westside Commons developments.
EducationAlachua County leaders flip to new chapter of literacy plan Seth Johnson Apr 21, 20254 comments$250,000 reserved for plan following 1-year assessment.
Crime3 shot at Easter event in TB McPherson Park in Gainesville Staff Reports Apr 21, 20255 commentsGainesville Police Department searches for suspect.
CrimeLake City police officer shot during Easter celebration event C.J. Gish Apr 21, 20251 commentThree taken into custody at Annie Mattox Recreation Center.
BusinessFortress Investment Group acquires The Village at Gainesville Lillian Hamman Apr 18, 20256 commentsAbu Dhabi-owned investment company aims to renovate older properties on campus.
NewsUS 301 resurfacing project in Hawthorne to start on Tuesday Staff Reports Apr 18, 20250 commentsProject to be completed by spring 2026.
EducationHoward Bishop Middle School hosts annual STEAM night Lillian Hamman Apr 18, 20250 commentsOver 35 activities engage students and families in science, technology, engineering, art and math.
NewsLocal preservationist gives presentation to save North Main Street block Lillian Hamman Apr 18, 20253 commentsHoly Trinity Episcopal Foundation set to demolish three of its historic buildings in June.