Government + Politics Gainesville plan board OKs new hotel with traffic reservations Seth Johnson Aug 23, 2024Board attempts to bind city with 4-1 vote.
News Keystone Heights man dies in crash near Lake Butler Staff Reports Aug 23, 2024Vehicle leaves State Road 121 and collides with culver and tree.
Crime Williston man receives 25-year sentence for Shajon Spikes’ murder Staff Reports Aug 23, 2024Shooting occurred in February 2021 at Willy Mart.
Education School Board approves turnaround plan for Rawlings Glory Reitz Aug 22, 2024Board members push for more detailed plan.
Government + Politics Alachua County to kick off study of U.S. 301 corridor Seth Johnson Aug 21, 2024Study projected to run for multiple years.
Education State Board of Education changes charter conversion rule Glory Reitz Aug 21, 2024New requirement needs 50% vote, not “majority.”
Crime 3 men sentenced for sexual crimes on juveniles C.J. Gish Aug 21, 2024Gainesville Police Department arrested three men in separate incidents.
Elections Vu, McNealy win school board seats Glory Reitz Aug 20, 2024District 2 incumbent Diyonne McGraw falls to challenger.
Government + Politics Alford, Arreola, Johnson, Scott among primary winners Seth Johnson Aug 20, 2024Primaries set up host of contested races in November.
Elections Gainesville selects Duncan-Walker, Ingle for City Commission Seth Johnson Aug 20, 2024Chestnut runs unopposed.
Government + Politics Alachua mayor wins lifetime achievement award Glory Reitz Aug 20, 2024Coerper is in his fourth term as mayor.
Crime Inglis man arrested in Williston for murder Staff Reports Aug 20, 2024Suspect allegedly shot and killed victim on Monday.
News FEMA disaster recovery center opens in Dixie County Staff Reports Aug 20, 2024Center to provide assistance for survivors of Hurricane Debby.
Education One Mill for Schools launches 2024 campaign Glory Reitz Aug 19, 2024Property tax, up for renewal, pays for arts and career tech programs.
News Gainesville CWA unions face decertification, start ‘second step’ to remain Seth Johnson Aug 19, 2024GRU email caused early alarm.
Elections Polls open final time for primary election on Tuesday Seth Johnson Aug 19, 2024Party nominees, candidate winners to be decided.
Crime Suspect sought for attempted murder in Suwannee County Staff Reports Aug 19, 2024Violent incident occurred Sunday morning at Racks and Rails bar.
News Dunnellon man dies in Levy County rollover Staff Reports Aug 19, 2024Female passenger seriously injured in accident near Inglis.
Elections Souls to the Polls readies voters for primary elections Seth Johnson Aug 17, 2024Candidates show up for stump speeches.
News Sasse defends spending as state preps probe Glory Reitz Aug 16, 2024Former president attributes increase to new initiatives.
Government + Politics DeSantis selects Jacobs to fill GRU Authority seat Seth Johnson Aug 16, 2024Jacobs to join in September.
News Branford man dies in 2-vehicle collision in Suwannee County Staff Reports Aug 16, 2024Crash occurs on County Road 49.
Government + Politics One-off election format? How Alachua County single-member districts work Seth Johnson Aug 16, 2024Voters in District 1 and 3 to select commissioners from designated areas in November.
Local News SRWMD Governing Board approves over $550K for local projects Staff Reports Aug 15, 2024Projects to address water resources in Gainesville, Cross City, Archer and Columbia County.