EducationDeSantis reappoints two UF Board of Trustees members Staff Reports Jan 3, 2025Patel, Cole are both currently on the board.
NewsAlachua County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson to retire after 21 years C.J. Gish Jan 3, 2025Art Forgey’s last day will be Monday, Jan. 6.
NewsCar crashes into utility pole, kills Lake City couple Staff Reports Jan 3, 2025Single-vehicle accident occurs Thursday afternoon on SW Baya Drive.
NewsFirefighters contain residential house fire on SW 57th Road Staff Reports Jan 3, 2025No injuries reported as blaze destroys structure.
NewsAlachua County Fire Rescue adds new equipment to arsenal Staff Reports Jan 3, 2025Department acquires new items for firefighter safety and efficiency.
EducationTop 5 education stories to watch for in 2025 Glory Reitz Jan 2, 2025Superintendent search, rezoning on Alachua County Public School’s list.
NewsGRU reports foul smell around Gainesville not emanating from its facilities C.J. Gish Jan 2, 2025Gainesville residents complain of odor throughout city.
NewsLaw enforcement searches for missing person on Lake Santa Fe C.J. Gish Jan 2, 2025Abandoned kayak found on Wednesday night.
CrimeGainesville man charged with stalking, planning attack on pro-Israel group Staff Reports Jan 2, 2025Man traveled to Plantation with multiple guns, ammunition.
Government + PoliticsFlorida delays enforcing law on social media for minors Travis K. Kircher | World News Group Jan 2, 2025Law requires online platforms to delete previously-existing accounts for children under 14.
Government + PoliticsNew year brings 10 new state laws in effect Glory Reitz Jan 1, 2025Laws range from protecting seniors’ finances to criminalizing harassment of first responders.
NewsMainstreet’s most-viewed stories of 2024 Staff Reports Jan 1, 2025Top stories include HCA’s surgical shutdown, Ginnie Springs shootings and Celebration Pointe companies filing for bankruptcy.
NewsFirefighters rescue 2 dogs from house fire in Gainesville Staff Reports Dec 31, 2024No people inside residence on NW 30th Avenue.
NewsFederal report shows rise in homelessness Christina Grube | World News Group Dec 31, 2024Homeless numbers jump 18% over 2023.
NewsU.S. estimates world population grew less than 1% in 2024 Lauren Canterberry | World News Group Dec 31, 2024Global population increased more than 71 million in 2024.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County celebrates 2024 road projects, sets sights on 2025 Glory Reitz Dec 31, 2024County engineer estimates $35 million of work to be done in 2025.
NewsFr. Roland Julien of Gainesville’s St. Patrick Parish dies at 86 Lillian Hamman Dec 31, 2024Local Catholic priest’s decades-long ministry touched churches and organizations across Florida.
EducationDeSantis appoints Gainey to FAMU Board of Trustees C.J. Gish Dec 31, 2024Alachua County Sheriff named to second college board of trustees.
Government + PoliticsWard lists Gainesville’s top 10 achievements of 2024 Seth Johnson Dec 31, 2024Items ranged from gun violence to downtown investment.
NewsCrestview man dies in Bradford County hit-and-run Staff Reports Dec 31, 2024Law enforcement locates sedan that hit bicyclist on Monday afternoon.
NewsGainesville activates Cold Night Shelter Program Staff Reports Dec 31, 2024Temps to dip below 40 degrees Wednesday through Saturday nights.
NewsHigh Springs woman dies in house fire Staff Reports Dec 30, 2024Fire occurs Sunday morning near NW 183rd Road and NW 238th Street.
NewsFormer President Jimmy Carter, 100, dies in hospice care Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Dec 30, 2024Carter was oldest living president in U.S. history.
Government + PoliticsNew Levy County Animal Services to change mission Glory Reitz Dec 28, 2024Plan based on input from UF, stakeholders.