Government + PoliticsGRU Authority votes on funding litigation, continues work as normal after election Seth Johnson Nov 6, 20243 commentsAuthority discusses success of debt reduction without raising rates.
ElectionsCammack wins reelection as Trump takes White House J.C. Derrick Nov 6, 20240 commentsGOP flips Senate, House control remains unknown.
ElectionsNo contest: Gainesville, Alachua County easily pass 3 local referendums Seth Johnson Nov 6, 20241 commentLegal challenges will hold up two of the issues.
ElectionsJohnson, McClain win races to replace Clemons, Perry Lillian Hamman Nov 6, 20243 commentsHouse District 22, Senate District 9 remain in Republican hands.
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ElectionsScott narrowly wins Alachua County sheriff’s race, recount expected Glory Reitz Nov 6, 20243 commentsKramer, Barton keep their places as state attorney, supervisor of elections.
ElectionsAlford, Prizzia win reelection to Alachua County Commission Seth Johnson Nov 5, 20241 commentNo changes to commission in first single-member district election.
ElectionsHigh Springs selects Weitz, Howell for City Commission Seth Johnson Nov 5, 20240 commentsHowell to replace Byran Williams.
ElectionsGainesville voters denounce political animosity as they head to polls Seth Johnson Nov 5, 20241 commentLocals cite Amendment 4, GRU as top issues in ‘rough’ political season.
CrimeParent sues School Board of Alachua County, city of Alachua for negligence Glory Reitz Nov 5, 20240 commentsDistrict puts SFHS athletic director, former assistant principal on administrative leave.
NewsArcher man dies in head-on collision Staff Reports Nov 5, 20240 commentsCrash occurs on US Highway 27 in Newberry.
EducationSchool board unanimously chooses Kamela Patton for interim superintendent Glory Reitz Nov 4, 20242 commentsFormer Collier County superintendent has retired from 35 years in public education.
NewsConservation easement preserves Greene family land near Lake City Staff Reports Nov 4, 20241 commentAlachua Conservation Trust helps facilitate agreement.
Government + PoliticsFrom No to Yes: Long changes stance on single-member districts Seth Johnson Nov 1, 202411 commentsRodney Long sees districts as chance for African Americans.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County to host Climate Summit Staff Reports Nov 1, 20240 commentsEvent to be held at Santa Fe College Blount Center in Gainesville.
Government + PoliticsUpdated: Clemons calls for end to clashes over GRU Authority, Eastman responds Seth Johnson Oct 31, 202424 commentsHe said legal battles are ego driven.
NewsHigh Springs man dies when vehicle hits deer, overturns Staff Reports Oct 31, 20240 commentsSedan leaves State Road 45 and collides with utility pole and ejects driver.
HealthUF Health unveils new mobile cancer screening unit Glory Reitz Oct 30, 20241 commentConnector to eventually reach 23 counties.
NewsAlachua County, Gainesville continue storm debris removal Staff Reports Oct 30, 20241 commentCrews aim to collect debris over next few weeks.
CrimeGPD seeks assistance in identifying robbery suspects Staff Reports Oct 30, 20240 commentsRobbery occurred Monday night at X-tra Discount Beverage.
CrimeGHS student arrested for bringing loaded gun to school Staff Reports Oct 30, 20241 commentAnonymous tip given to school resources officer.
NewsGainesville Police arrest man inside Black church, city manager responds Seth Johnson Oct 29, 20244 commentsOfficers responded to theft call from Dollar General.
EducationLate FLDOE notice prompts teacher shuffle at Rawlings, Alachua Elementary Glory Reitz Oct 29, 202414 commentsTeachers pulled from special assignments, other positions to fill teaching roles.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates: Congressional District 3 Glory Reitz Oct 29, 20241 commentTom Wells challenges incumbent Kat Cammack.