Government + Politics Gainesville votes on ballot initiative despite concerns by GRU attorney Seth Johnson May 17, 2024Initiative would ask if voters want to eliminate GRU Authority.
Government + Politics DeSantis appoints 5 new GRU Authority members following resignations Seth Johnson May 16, 2024New authority includes two former members.
Crime Dunnellon man charged with manslaughter for Marion County bus crash Seth Johnson May 16, 2024Eight people died after bus with farm workers overturned on Tuesday.
News Gainesville man dies in single-vehicle crash Staff Reports May 15, 2024Vehicle driver in serious condition.
News Construction underway at Veterans Memorial Park Seth Johnson May 15, 2024Project to add parking lot, new playground should finish in July.
News Update: Troopers arrest driver for DUI after crash leaves 8 dead Staff Reports May 14, 2024Bus collides with Ford Ranger on State Road 40.
Government + Politics Newberry staff to assist with charter conversion application Glory Reitz May 13, 2024EFN plans to open in 2025, opposition still says vote failed.
Crime Lake City man arrested after traffic collision injures police officer Staff Reports May 13, 2024Columbia County Sheriff’s Office deputy apprehends suspect who flees accident scene on foot.
Education Mildred Russell dies after battle with cancer Seth Johnson May 13, 2024Russell served as minister, school board member.
Crime Former Bell teacher found guilty of capital sexual battery C.J. Gish May 13, 2024Teacher to be sentenced on July 30.
News Gainesville man receives 2 life sentences for multiple robberies Staff Reports May 13, 2024Investigators tied man to nine robberies in Alachua County, one in Bradford County.
News Orange Park man dies in Levy County collision Staff Reports May 13, 2024Williston man, Jacksonville man sustained serious injuries from Saturday crash.
Government + Politics Gainesville fences Lynch Park as part of refresh efforts Seth Johnson May 10, 2024Multiple homeless individuals moved from park to shelter.
News Alachua County monitors fiber installations, bans two subcontractors Seth Johnson May 10, 2024Subcontractors found violating installation requirements.
Government + Politics High Springs passes final vote for Priest Theatre purchase Seth Johnson May 9, 2024Alcohol special permits receives first vote.
Health HCA breaks ground on new hospital Glory Reitz May 9, 2024Healthcare corporation also celebrates grand opening of emergency room.
News Chemical spill north of Gainesville on I-75 stops traffic Staff Reports May 9, 2024Incident occurs Thursday morning near southbound mile marker 391.
Government + Politics Alachua County hears initial budgets by constitutional officers Seth Johnson May 8, 2024County manager to present proposed budget in July.
Education P.K. Yonge to open preschool this fall Staff Reports May 8, 2024First class will take 20 students.
Education GNV4ALL receives $35K grant from Rosen Foundation C.J. Gish May 8, 2024Orlando philanthropist awards funds for Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center.
Business TikTok sues U.S. over potential ban Travis K. Kircher | World News Group May 8, 2024TikTok calls new law signed by President Joe Biden a violation of First Amendment.
Government + Politics DeSantis visits UF, touts Florida’s response to campus protests Seth Johnson May 8, 2024Florida opens door for more transfer students.
Education ACPS maintains Newberry Elementary charter vote failed Glory Reitz May 7, 2024Marlowe: Newberry Commission to take next steps Monday.
Government + Politics Gainesville enters budget season dependent on DeSantis appointments Seth Johnson May 7, 2024Staff presented two proposed budgets that hinge on utility funding.