EducationUF presents the 2024 Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Awards Staff Reports Dec 16, 20240 commentsAwards recognize community member, UF faculty member, joint program.
NewsSemi overturns on I-10 exit ramp, kills Georgia man Staff Reports Dec 16, 20240 commentsTractor-trailer comes to rest on its roof.
NewsLake City motorcyclists dies in collision with ATV in Union County Staff Reports Dec 16, 20240 commentsMotorcyclists hits back of ATV on County Road 18.
Government + PoliticsGainesville denies tax break for 7 market rate student apartments Seth Johnson Dec 13, 20248 commentsOpt out part of new Live Local Act.
Government + PoliticsReleased reentry program expands services Glory Reitz Dec 13, 20242 commentsProgram to be Alachua County’s first reentry hub for people who have been incarcerated.
Government + PoliticsGainesville approves 20% increase on residential trash rates Seth Johnson Dec 12, 202413 commentsNew rate will cost extra $4 to $8 per month.
Government + PoliticsGainesville, Alachua County to discuss homeless bill, 1970s streetlight agreement Seth Johnson Dec 12, 20241 commentJoint meeting set for Monday.
CrimeGainesville police resolve 7-hour standoff on NE 10th Drive Staff Reports Dec 12, 20242 commentsIncident started Wednesday afternoon when shots were fired at GRU employees.
CrimeSexual abuse victims, Ignite Life Center settle lawsuits C.J. Gish Dec 12, 20240 commentsSettlement ends three suits filed in March against church, parent organization.
CrimeOhio man receives 30-year sentence for threatening Alachua County judge Staff Reports Dec 12, 20241 commentInmate also assaulted federal employee.
NewsGRU changes electric tier structure, bills to decrease for most customers Seth Johnson Dec 11, 20247 comments59% of customers to see electric costs lowered.
EducationSchool board approves first reading of book challenge policy update Glory Reitz Dec 11, 20241 commentBoard also questions job abandonment procedures.
News2-vehicle collision kills 1, injures 7 near Branford Staff Reports Dec 11, 20240 commentsCrash occurs at State Road 247 and County Road 49.
NewsWilliston Highlands collision kills 1, critical injures 1 Staff Reports Dec 11, 20240 commentsTwo-vehicle crash occurs on State Road 121 north of SE 28th Street.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County approves racquet club exception, energy efficiency program Seth Johnson Dec 10, 20242 commentsCounty also lists priorities for Florida Legislature.
EducationDixie County Public Schools introduces 23 electric buses Glory Reitz Dec 10, 20245 commentsNew fleet brings air conditioning to DCPS transportation.
Government + PoliticsNewberry considers wastewater funding options Glory Reitz Dec 10, 20240 commentsCity hesitates on expanding agreement with Easton Archery.
CrimeGPD urges public to come forward with crimes involving Adam Rosenthal C.J. Gish Dec 10, 20240 commentsFormer Gainesville mayoral candidate charged with two out-of-state homicides.
NewsFire burns 50 acres near Chiefland Staff Reports Dec 10, 20240 commentsMultiple units respond to field fire.
NewsHigh Springs firefighters rescue puppy in sinkhole Staff Reports Dec 10, 20241 commentDepartment also assists with brush fire near Springstead neighborhood.
Local NewsCity and county advisory boards seek volunteers Lillian Hamman Dec 9, 20240 comments26 positions are open between Gainesville and Alachua County.
Government + PoliticsFlorida’s Amendment 5 to occur automatically for Alachua County residents Staff Reports Dec 9, 20242 commentsProperty exemption starts for 2025 taxes.
NewsIllegal stop sign near Cabana Beach Apartments removed Staff Reports Dec 9, 20241 commentGainesville police request help in finding who erected stop sign at intersection.
NewsNewberry teen dies in hunting accident C.J. Gish Dec 9, 20243 commentsVictim transported to UF Health Shands Hospital after firearm accidentally discharged.