News Pool, pétanque, dog park: residents generate ideas for West End Seth Johnson Aug 14, 2024Alachua County purchased property in May.
Crime Grand jury indicts 3 for Christin Cassels 2017 murder Staff Reports Aug 14, 2024Incident stems from first-degree murder and burglary in Hawthorne.
Elections Meet the candidates: Alachua County Commission District 1 Seth Johnson Aug 14, 2024Incumbent Mary Alford faces Liz Doebler, DeJeon Cain.
Government + Politics Alachua County questions code effectiveness as it buys 35-unit inn Seth Johnson Aug 13, 2024Repairs worth $4 million might add to $2 million purchase price.
Local Living Extension Gilchrist County to expand facilities 10-fold Megan V. Winslow | UF/IFAS Aug 13, 2024Groundbreaking ceremony for future 20,000-square-foot building takes place in Bell.
Government + Politics Cornell elected to Florida Association of Counties Board of Directors Staff Reports Aug 13, 2024Alachua County commissioner to oversee association’s policy efforts, initiatives.
News Children’s Trust approves gun violence funding rollover Glory Reitz Aug 13, 2024Board also approves $600,000 for youth health organizations.
Education UF trustees approve raises for faculty, staff Staff Reports Aug 13, 2024High-performing faculty to receive $10,000 bonuses.
Government + Politics Newberry receives $350,000 grant for historic power plant Glory Reitz Aug 12, 2024City to issue RFP for small business partner.
Elections Meet the Candidates: Florida House District 22 Seth Johnson Aug 12, 2024Clemons terms out, four candidates step up.
News Gainesville starts mosquito spraying following Hurricane Debby Staff Reports Aug 12, 2024New breeding grounds remain after recent storm.
Local News ACPS bus crashes with pickup on Newberry Road, two injured Staff Reports Aug 12, 2024None of seven students hurt.
Crime Hit-and-run seriously injures 2 Branford pedestrians Staff Reports Aug 12, 2024Collision occurs Sunday morning on County Road 49.
Crime Union County man receives 3 life sentences for capital sexual battery Staff Reports Aug 9, 2024Suspect sexually battered two minors multiples times.
Government + Politics Gainesville places first home on market through land trust program Seth Johnson Aug 9, 2024Home is first of 10 slated for development.
Government + Politics Gainesville pauses residential garbage fee increase Seth Johnson Aug 8, 2024Proposed increase, finance options will return at future meeting.
Government + Politics Alachua County seeks better tree protections, no herbicide at West End Seth Johnson Aug 8, 2024Site being renovated for upcoming World Masters Athletics Championship in March.
News Forest Park scores Abby Wambach Park name change Lillian Hamman Aug 8, 2024Southwest Gainesville identifies its park with UF soccer alum and national soccer star.
Education Westwood opens new facilities Glory Reitz Aug 8, 2024Littlewood Elementary next revitalization on the list.
News GRU Authority confirms CEO contract, consults attorney general on referendum Seth Johnson Aug 7, 2024Utility saw ‘unheard of’ $79M in principal debt reduction.
Education Alachua County schools workshop strategic plan Glory Reitz Aug 7, 2024Initial implementation plans to be ready by Aug. 16.
News Santa Fe River to continue to rise past flood stage near High Springs Seth Johnson Aug 7, 2024River to crest Thursday into Friday morning.
Education School board finalizes student conduct code Glory Reitz Aug 7, 2024radKIDS to expand to more elementary schools in national study.
News UF/IFAS assessing agricultural losses and damage from Debby Staff Reports Aug 7, 2024Agricultural producers invited to participate in survey.