NewsJessie’s Village breaks ground with goal to become “beautiful picture” Seth Johnson Mar 11, 20250 commentsNonprofit aims for quality affordable housing.
Government + PoliticsNewberry OKs property sale for Alachua County rural collection center Glory Reitz Mar 11, 20252 commentsCommission also authorizes staff to begin negotiations on extension of Easton contract.
Government + PoliticsAlachua Police Department enters agreement with SF College police academy Glory Reitz Mar 11, 20250 commentswo training personnel to be stationed full-time at SFC’s institute of public safety.
News1 dead, 5 injured in single-vehicle rollover on I-75 in Gainesville Staff Reports Mar 11, 20250 commentsAccident occurs near Williston Road southbound offramp exit.
Government + PoliticsAlachua chooses Monarch for Hathcock Center redesign Glory Reitz Mar 10, 20250 commentsBudget to be set after goals.
Government + PoliticsLeaders to break ground on Jessie’s Village, 22-unit affordable apartments Staff Reports Mar 10, 20252 commentsCity has invested $511,000 in project.
NewsEarleton man dies in collision with semi near Campville Staff Reports Mar 10, 20250 commentsSedan pulls out in front of tractor-trailer on County Road 219A.
NewsVehicle hits, kills High Springs cyclist crossing US 441 Staff Reports Mar 10, 20251 commentCollision occurs Sunday night near NW 203rd Avenue.
CrimeGainesville police investigate murder-suicide Staff Reports Mar 10, 20252 commentsIncident occurs Saturday morning on NW 30th Terrace.
NewsThelma Boltin Center heads for Phase 1 construction as plans get finalized Seth Johnson Mar 7, 20251 commentPricing will determine how Phase 2 proceeds.
Education5th graders frolic, compete at field day Glory Reitz Mar 6, 20254 commentsAnnual event celebrates completion of elementary school.
Government + PoliticsGainesville’s federal courthouse up for sale? Not just yet Seth Johnson Mar 6, 20254 commentsCourthouse included in list of “non-core” properties.
Local NewsGRU: Billing issues fixed with credits coming to customers in March, April Seth Johnson Mar 6, 20252 commentsUtility overcharged $300,000 on stormwater, garbage fees.
EducationSchool district preps in case of ICE entry Glory Reitz Mar 5, 20258 commentsAlachua County citizens push for more protection to make students feel safe.
Crime1 shot, killed in Lake City home invasion Staff Reports Mar 5, 20250 commentsPolice seek information regarding Tuesday fatal incident.
CrimeShooting in Alachua leads to ‘high-risk’ traffic stop in High Springs Staff Reports Mar 5, 20251 commentSuspect released as investigation continues.
NewsGainesville activates Cold Night Shelter for March 5-6 Staff Reports Mar 5, 20250 commentsThe city of Gainesville will activate its Cold Night Shelter Program (CNS) as temperatures are projected to drop below 45 degrees Fahrenheit on the nights of […]
Government + PoliticsHawthorne OKs $1 million in wastewater upgrades, hires interim attorney Seth Johnson Mar 4, 20250 comments Upgrades covered through two grants.
HealthUF neurologist offers tips for adjusting sleep habits for daylight saving time Lillian Hamman Mar 4, 20250 commentsTime change affects more than moving your clock forward.
NewsPartnership for Strong Families receives $300,000 grant Staff Reports Mar 4, 20251 commentCommunity Foundation of North Central Florida presents funds to Tri-County Community Resource Center.
NewsSUV collides with house, kills Trenton man Staff Reports Mar 3, 20252 commentsVehicle leaves County Road 337 northwest of Newberry.
NewsSteinhatchee man dies in Dixie County motorcycle crash Staff Reports Mar 3, 20253 commentsIncident occurs on County Road 361 on Saturday.
CrimeArmed stand-off at Butler Plaza Walmart ends with arrest Lillian Hamman Mar 3, 20257 commentsSuspect from South Florida facing 20 felonies will appear in court on Monday.
Local NewsAlachua County Sheriff’s Office appeals $15 million discrimination verdict Seth Johnson Feb 28, 20251 commentNew motions ask to dismiss jury verdict, new trial.