Government + PoliticsMoya to officially step into GPD chief role with manager, mayor support Seth Johnson Nov 15, 20240 commentsSwearing-in ceremony scheduled for Thursday.
EducationGainesville Orchestra brings violin to elementary schools Glory Reitz Nov 15, 20240 commentsLake Forest program expands to Idylwild.
NewsStarke man critically injured when pickup overturns on US 301 Staff Reports Nov 15, 20240 commentsDriver loses control of pickup in Starke south of W. Madison Street.
NewsUF students pack meals to fight world hunger Glory Reitz Nov 14, 20240 commentsGroup set goal of 25,000 meals packed.
CrimeGPD seeks identity of Green Apple Liquor robbery suspects Staff Reports Nov 14, 20240 commentsCrime occurred on Nov. 2.
Government + PoliticsNew GNV downtown board searches for footing, impact Seth Johnson Nov 14, 20240 commentsMembers feeling unheard following streatery, parking changes.
CrimeUS says more to be charged in UF-China smuggling plot Matthew Cupelli | Fresh Take Florida Nov 14, 20240 commentsParticipant receives light sentence
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County approves interim superintendent contract Glory Reitz Nov 13, 20240 commentsBoard also voted down an amendment to board policy that would alter magnet program eligibility.
CrimeAlachua County school bus with stop lights activated damaged in hit-and-run Staff Reports Nov 13, 20240 commentsGray Tahoe driven by black male flees scene on State Road 222.
Government + PoliticsChad Scott wins vote recount for Alachua County sheriff Staff Reports Nov 13, 20241 commentScott defeats Emery Gainey by 392 votes.
Government + PoliticsNewberry commission approves 2 CDDs Glory Reitz Nov 13, 20240 commentsCommissioners asked to remove interlocal agreements from the ordinances.
NewsO’Brien woman dies in single-vehicle crash in Columbia County Staff Reports Nov 13, 20240 commentsSUV leaves roadway and collides with two signals supports before hitting tree.
Government + PoliticsBOCC votes on rural broadband, dedicates $1M to Mill Creek development Seth Johnson Nov 12, 20240 commentsCounty commission selects new chair, vice chair.
NewsNewberry Publix site painted with lynching victims’ names Glory Reitz Nov 12, 20240 commentsMayor apologizes to Publix.
NewsTrain collides with 2 semis in Hawthorne Staff Reports Nov 12, 20240 commentsTractor-trailers were crossing tracks when struck.
Government + PoliticsRecount underway in Alachua County sheriff’s race J.C. Derrick Nov 11, 20240 commentsMachine recount triggered after initial count showed winning margin of 415 votes.
Crime2 defendants receive sentences for murder, torture of man in Levy County Staff Reports Nov 11, 20240 commentsIncident occurred in August 2019 when body discovered in Morriston.
Local NewsHeartwood neighborhood to host inaugural block party Lillian Hamman Nov 9, 20240 commentsEast Gainesville gathering to celebrate community of economic diversity.
NewsMichigan man dies when pickup hits semi turning onto US 129 Staff Reports Nov 9, 20240 commentsCollision occurs south of Trenton at SW 100th Street.
Government + PoliticsHinson hopeful election buried Clemons ‘hatchet’ Lillian Hamman Nov 8, 20241 commentAlachua County’s only representative blames gerrymandering for lopsided outcome.
Government + PoliticsBielarski: GRU Authority referendum results not surprising Seth Johnson Nov 8, 20244 commentsReferendum paused by judge's temporary injunction.
ElectionsWeitz, Howell focused on growth heading into High Springs commission terms Seth Johnson Nov 8, 20240 commentsMayor said new staff cohort has great cohesion.
NewsVehicle hits, seriously injures 9-year-old Lake City girl Staff Reports Nov 7, 20240 commentsA 9-year-old Lake City girl is in serious condition after she was struck by a vehicle along SW Birley Avenue on Thursday morning. According to a […]
EducationSchool board sets date to approve final contract for interim superintendent Glory Reitz Nov 7, 20240 commentsBoard also touches on operational audit findings.