Education Florida education secretary says SBAC violated state law at meeting Seth Johnson, Nick Anschultz Aug 1, 2025Issue started with comments on Hulk Hogan’s death.
Government + Politics High Springs voters to determine Sunday alcohol policy Lillian Hamman Aug 1, 2025Commission approves second reading of Nov. 4 ballot.
Education “City of musical champions”: Hawthorne schools resurrect band programs Lillian Hamman Aug 1, 2025Middle/high school to offer band for first time since 2018, Shell Elementary first ever.
Government + Politics ‘This mistake was mine alone’: Rockwell again apologizes for Hulk Hogan comments Nick Anschultz Aug 1, 2025School board approves tentative millage, budget.
Government + Politics Gainesville groups gather to rebuke DeSantis audit, property tax plans Seth Johnson Jul 31, 2025Two-day state audit already underway.
Crime Gainesville career armed criminal receives 15-year prison sentence Staff Reports Jul 31, 2025James Mobley receives sentence for numerous felony drug convictions, possession of
Education School Board of Alachua County to address 3 open questions in coming year Seth Johnson Jul 31, 2025Rezoning delayed as charter school appeal continues.
Education Veteran Alachua County Public Schools teacher gears up for new school year Nick Anschultz Jul 31, 2025Kim Gregg specializes in students with special needs at Parker Elementary School.
Crime Gunman’s name released in Alachua County Sheriff’s deputy-involved shooting C.J. Gish Jul 31, 2025Incident took place on Tuesday in an apartment near University of Florida.
Government + Politics Newberry proposes 6.0623 millage for 2025-26 fiscal year Lillian Hamman Jul 30, 2025Commission approves $2.2 million loan to Newberry Community School.
Education Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Friday Nick Anschultz Jul 30, 2025Monthlong holiday will continue through Aug. 31
Crime Alachua County grand jury indicts 3 Gainesville men Staff Reports Jul 30, 2025Two men involved in Park Apartments murder, one man charged for sexual battery.
Health U.S. News & World Report ranks 7 UF Health specialties among nation’s best Staff Reports Jul 30, 2025‘Best Hospitals’ report evaluates nearly 6,000 hospitals nationwide.
News United Way monitors ALICE households—with 34% of Florida qualifying Seth Johnson Jul 30, 2025Locally, nonprofit balances rural, urban needs.
Government + Politics “We’re looking like liars”: vote to investigate Alachua resignations fails, again Lillian Hamman Jul 29, 2025Proposed 2025-26 millage set to 6.2500.
Education Interim UF President Kent Fuchs agrees to one-month extension Nick Anschultz Jul 29, 2025New presidential search will start in 2026.
Crime Update: Law enforcement kills armed suspect barricaded in apartment near UF Staff Reports Jul 29, 2025Suspect fired at Alachua County Sheriff’s office deputies Tuesday morning.
Education School board chair faces criticism for comments about late Hulk Hogan Nick Anschultz Jul 29, 2025Rockwell urged to resign for ‘reprehensible’ comments
Crime Tower Oaks shooting injures 1 Staff Reports Jul 29, 2025Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies investigate Monday incident.
News Lake City man, 54, dies after being struck by SUV on County Road 240 Staff Reports Jul 29, 2025Vehicle hits pedestrian walking on road.
Crime Gainesville man receives 90-month prison sentence for drug trafficking Staff Reports Jul 29, 2025Isaih Cox pleads guilty to possession with intent to distribute controlled substance.
Health Cord blood donations plaque unveiled at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital Staff Reports Jul 28, 2025LifeSouth Community Blood Centers and HCA Florida hold ceremony.
Crime Gainesville man receives 14-year sentence for drug trafficking, firearm charges Staff Reports Jul 28, 2025Eric Thompson pleads guilty to possession of drugs with intent to distribute.
Weather National Weather Service issues extreme heat watch for Monday and Tuesday C.J. Gish Jul 28, 2025Heat index to surpass 110 degrees Fahrenheit between noon and 7 p.m. both days.