BusinessInaugural ‘Cool Heroes’ giveaway nets Army vet free AC unit Seth Johnson Oct 17, 2024Winner has also worked at P.K. Yonge for 24 years.
Local NewsImpact of new homelessness law remains unclear Glory Reitz Oct 17, 2024Mayor Ward says he expects little effect to city’s homelessness response.
HealthGRU completes mandated water service inventory for all residences Seth Johnson Oct 17, 2024New guidelines aimed at reducing lead exposure.
HealthNIH awards UF Health researchers $11.8 million grant Staff Reports Oct 17, 2024Grant to fund research aimed at combatting resistant bacteria.
NewsGainesville man, 50, dies in motorcycle crash Staff Reports Oct 17, 2024Cause of crash under investigation.
NewsGPD encourages parents, childcare providers to listen to children Glory Reitz Oct 16, 2024After the conviction of a sexual predator and a victim’s mother, GPD pushes parents to take threats seriously.
Local NewsAlachua County tax collector to offer kiosks at Publix Seth Johnson Oct 16, 2024Self-serve kiosks provide vehicle registration renewals.
CrimeSexual predator, mother of child victim sentenced to prison Staff Reports Oct 16, 2024Mom allowed daughter to visit registered sexual predator unsupervised.
ElectionsGeneral election early voting to start Oct. 21 Staff Reports Oct 16, 2024Eight locations to be made available for Alachua County voters.
Government + PoliticsForward Focus: Eastern Alachua County 3-year initiative to start Staff Reports Oct 16, 2024County to hold community input session on Oct. 24 in Hawthorne.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County completes 10 flashing beacons for pedestrian safety Staff Reports Oct 16, 2024New beacons installed at multiple locations.
EducationAlachua County School Board fires superintendent on split vote Glory Reitz Oct 15, 2024Board set to select interim superintendent on Monday.
CrimeGainesville police seek public’s help with September hit-and-run Staff Reports Oct 15, 2024Two pedestrians sustained serious injuries in collision.
NewsFanning Springs man dies in collision with semi in Levy County Staff Reports Oct 15, 2024Crash occurs at Cash and Carry Pole Barns and Discount Lumber.
Government + PoliticsNewberry passes initial reading on first community development district Glory Reitz Oct 15, 2024Commission also approves maximum guaranteed price for veterans memorial.
Government + PoliticsGainesville celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day at City Hall Plaza Seth Johnson Oct 14, 2024Speakers said Gainesville is the only city to make the holiday switch.
EducationSchool board clashes over projected low fund balance Glory Reitz Oct 14, 2024Expenses outpace revenue in FY24-25 budget.
Government + PoliticsDepartment of Energy awards $47 million to Gainesville’s utility Seth Johnson Oct 14, 2024Money to improve grid resilience.
Government + PoliticsEthics complaint accuses Bielarski of misusing funds for election Seth Johnson Oct 14, 2024Utility head says GRU is obligated to educate.
NewsSemi collision with pickup traps 1 Staff Reports Oct 14, 2024Emergency crews extricated one person from a vehicle when a tractor-trailer and pickup collided Monday morning on W. Newberry Road in Gainesville. According to an Alachua […]
NewsEmergency crews extricate 1 from crash on Newberry Road Staff Reports Oct 14, 2024Victim trapped after vehicle lands on side.
NewsEmergency responders rescue calf in Newberry Staff Reports Oct 14, 2024Calf partially submerged in water in cave.
NewsWilliston man dies when ATV collides with tree Staff Reports Oct 14, 2024Incident occurs Sunday morning on NE 10th Street in Levy County.
NewsI-75 motorhome crash injures 1 in Alachua County Staff Reports Oct 14, 2024Tire fails and causes vehicle to travel off road, collides with trees.