Elections Trump VP pick prompts surge in Gainesville library, bookstore activity Seth Johnson Jul 17, 2024“Hillbilly Elegy” brought back to bookshelf prominence.
Business Real estate groups voice opposition to Biden rent control proposal Lauren Canterberry | World News Group Jul 17, 2024Biden called for Congress to pass legislation to cap rent increases over next two years.
Education School board kills 50% grade minimum, delays student conduct policy vote Glory Reitz Jul 17, 2024Board to vote on student conduct policy on Aug. 6.
Elections Meet the candidates: Alachua County Sheriff C.J. Gish Jul 17, 2024Peter King, Chad Scott and Latrell Simmons will battle for the Democratic Party nomination.
Education SF partners with Uber on access and safety initiative Staff Reports Jul 17, 2024Eligible students to receive Uber vouchers for two rides within 15 miles of campus.
Education School board settles with solar company on Old Terwilliger panels Glory Reitz Jul 16, 2024$17,100 settlement leaves school district free to tear down buildings.
Government + Politics Alachua County seeks to better Newnans Lake after unsolicited proposal Seth Johnson Jul 16, 2024County tasked to reduce nitrogen, phosphorus in lake.
News Houchen resigns as Alachua County equity, community engagement manager Seth Johnson Jul 16, 2024County equity plan developed under Houchen.
Health UF Health specialties earn national recognition again Staff Reports Jul 16, 2024Seven programs rank among top 50 nationally.
News Bell man dies when pickup collides with fence off SR 26 Staff Reports Jul 16, 2024Pickup leaves roadway east of Newberry.
Education Buchholz math team wins 16th national title Glory Reitz Jul 15, 2024Team wins by second-highest margin ever.
Education Alachua eSchool moves office location Glory Reitz Jul 15, 2024School administrator to double as principal of Duval Early Learning Center.
News Off-duty firefighters help save woman from drowning Staff Reports Jul 15, 2024Woman submerged for 20 seconds during medical emergency.
Government + Politics Alachua County Republican, Democratic leaders decry political violence Seth Johnson Jul 15, 2024Joint press conference held Sunday.
News FHP trooper-involved shooting temporarily closes I-75 C.J. Gish Jul 15, 2024Incident occurs Sunday evening south of Micanopy exit.
National News Trump survives apparent assassination attempt Joshua Schumacher | World News Group, Travis K. Kircher | World News Group Jul 14, 2024Shooter, bystander killed at Pennsylvania rally.
Education UF study reveals environmental impact of artificial sweeteners Megan V. Winslow | UF/IFAS Jul 14, 2024Sucralose escapes wastewater treatment processing and is in drinking water, aquatic environments.
News UF/IFAS: Sweaty cattle may boost food security in a warming world Meredith Bauer | UF/IFAS Jul 13, 2024Cows eliminate about 85 percent of their body heat via sweat.
Government + Politics Federal grant puts Gainesville transportation upgrades in gear Lillian Hamman Jul 12, 2024Florida Theater renovations, new bond ratings encourage Mayor Harvey Ward.
News Semi vs. minivan collision on US 301 kills 2 Staff Reports Jul 12, 2024Emergency rescue units extract minivan occupant.
News Letter alleges SFHS baseball coach had inappropriate contact with student Glory Reitz Jul 12, 2024Travis Yeckring placed on administrative leave in March.
Health U.S. study finds 2 in 5 adult cancer cases preventable Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Jul 12, 2024American Cancer Society points to smoking, obesity, alcohol consumption and physical inactivity as leading causes.
Government + Politics Fitch gives Gainesville AA rating Glory Reitz Jul 12, 2024Credit rating receives upgrade over previous AA- score.
Business Annual inflation cools to 3 percent, government reports Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Jul 12, 2024Federal Reserve refuses to lower interest rates.