CrimeGPD increases patrols on Rails to Trails system after inappropriate conduct reported Staff Reports Feb 19, 20261 commentPolice receive multiple reports of inappropriate sexual behavior.
CrimeBell man pleads guilty to death threats against Democratic politicians Seth Johnson Feb 19, 20262 commentsMan emailed Washington Post, posted on YouTube.
EducationEastside student wins spot in International Science and Engineering Fair Nick Anschultz Feb 19, 20262 commentsPranav Mannam among 15 Alachua County students also headed to state.
NewsFDOT to start SR 26 lane closures for several weeks at Hatchet Creek Staff Reports Feb 19, 20260 commentsConstruction continues on bridge.
NewsHigh Springs public works director resignation raises staffing questions Lillian Hamman Feb 18, 20260 commentsDirector positions of public works and finance remain vacant, city manager applies elsewhere.
Government + PoliticsWard honors local, national music icons in State of the City Seth Johnson Feb 18, 20261 commentCity looks to future for America’s 250th anniversary.
EducationUF report: Global shark bites return to average in 2025 Brooke Bowser | Florida Museum of Natural History Feb 18, 20260 commentsUnprovoked shark attacks resulted in 65 bites and nine fatalities last year.
NewsFirefighters douse blaze in Hawthorne home Staff Reports Feb 18, 20260 commentsMultiple units respond to single-story residence on Tuesday evening.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County reviewing 4 projects at Archer Road/Tower Road activity center Seth Johnson Feb 17, 20269 commentsPublix submits plans to demolish, replace store.
ElectionsAlachua County’s 9 municipalities to hold elections in 2026 Lillian Hamman Feb 17, 20260 commentsRaces to start in April, run through December.
EducationEast Gainesville town hall meeting addresses proposed school closures Nick Anschultz Feb 17, 20261 commentMeeting held Monday at Day Springs Missionary Baptist Church.
Government + PoliticsGainesville preps for more city construction with $9M approval on Thursday Seth Johnson Feb 17, 20260 commentsUtility authority asks for commission bond approval.
NewsArcher’s first Black female mayor, longtime community advocate, dies at 87 Lillian Hamman Feb 16, 20261 commentRoberta Lopez pioneered Archer Community Center restoration.
CrimeOaks Mall teenage shooter arrested for carrying concealed gun Staff Reports Feb 16, 20263 commentsTeen fired pistol in Kay Jewelers after confrontation with three other males.
NewsZiba De Beaute threads for world record, comes up short Lillian Hamman Feb 13, 20260 commentsBeautician duo threads 331 eyebrows in just under eight hours.
NewsHarn Museum of Art undergoes renovation for new exhibition space Lillian Hamman Feb 13, 20261 commentGalleries to open late summer, early fall 2026.
NewsLongtime Gainesville city rights activist Rosa B. Williams, 92, died Thursday Staff Reports Feb 13, 20260 commentsArt, dance center in Gainesville named in her honor.
NewsGPD remembers Officer Baird 25 years after his on-duty death Seth Johnson Feb 13, 20261 commentBaird served with GPD for not quite 22 months.
NewsAlachua County extends burn ban, DeSantis issues State of Emergency Staff Reports Feb 13, 20260 commentsGovernor’s Executive Order 26-33 recognizes growing wildfire threat resulting from dry conditions.
Government + PoliticsGainesville worried over school zoning plan, reviews gun violence plan Seth Johnson Feb 12, 20269 commentsStrategic plan outlines goals for next five years.
EducationAlachua County students showcase science projects at regional fair Nick Anschultz Feb 12, 20260 commentsEvent held Thursday at Westwood Middle School.
EducationSF College receives $5M grant for gym upgrades after hurricane damage Nick Anschultz Feb 12, 20260 commentsSanta Fe College (SF) recently secured a $5 million federal Community Development Block Grant to help harden and upgrade its multi-use gymnasium on its Northwest Campus. […]
Local NewsAlachua, Bradford included in St. Johns district’s Phase 1 water shortage Staff Reports Feb 11, 20261 commentNext significant rain expected Sunday.
Government + PoliticsAlachua selects library as temporary voting precinct ahead of April election Lillian Hamman Feb 11, 20262 commentsHathcock Community Center undergoes structural inspections.