CrimeACSO: Buchholz school threat declared a hoax C.J. Gish Sep 17, 2024Law enforcement investigates latest incident in wave of regional school threats.
NewsMatheson selects historic preservationist as executive director Staff Reports Sep 17, 2024Cumella worked as planner for Gainesville, Fernandina Beach.
HealthUF continues to monitor bird flu rise, changes in virus Seth Johnson Sep 16, 2024Florida migration season could bring rising cases.
ElectionsSupervisor of Elections to mark National Voter Registration Day Staff Reports Sep 16, 2024Voter registration deadline is Oct. 7.
NewsCar collision in Fusion Buffet parking lot critically injures Live Oak woman Staff Reports Sep 16, 2024Vehicle hits empty car in parking lot that crashes into exterior wall of restaurant.
NewsGeorgia man dies in single-vehicle accident on I-10 Staff Reports Sep 16, 2024SUV leaves road at 303 entrance ramp and collides with utility pole.
NewsSouth Venice crash kills 37-year-old Alachua man Staff Reports Sep 14, 2024Gainesville man also seriously injured in accident.
Local NewsCurry taps Moya as permanent Gainesville Police Department chief Seth Johnson Sep 13, 2024Moya has served as interim since March.
CrimeUnion County students arrested for school threat C.J. Gish Sep 13, 2024Two students taken into custody Friday morning.
NewsHillhouse to serve as Gainesville Fire Rescue interim chief C.J. Gish Sep 13, 2024Deputy chief to start position in November.
NewsAAA report shows price of new car ownership continues to climb Brittany Moye | AAA Sep 13, 2024Rising depreciation and finance charges impact consumers interested in buying new.
NewsLake City man dies when vehicle loses traction, overturns off I-10 Staff Reports Sep 13, 2024Wet road conditions coupled with low tire tread leads to accident.
Government + PoliticsGainesville approves flat millage rate with lower general fund for next year Seth Johnson Sep 12, 2024Budget shrunk year over year for first time in quarter century.
HealthNew deadly, synthetic opioid hits local streets Lillian Hamman Sep 12, 2024Isotonitazene is estimated to be 20 to 200 times stronger than fentanyl.
EducationSchool board adopts final $612 million budget Glory Reitz Sep 11, 2024School district millage rates set to 6.2610.
NewsGainesville holds remembrance ceremony for 23rd anniversary of 9/11 Lillian Hamman Sep 11, 2024Mayor Harvey Ward issues Patriot’s Day proclamation.
Government + PoliticsNewberry commission drops to 5.9 millage rate, same as last year Glory Reitz Sep 11, 2024City Commission changes mind on previous 6.0 millage rate.
Local NewsFEMA Disaster Recovery Center opens in Alachua County Staff Reports Sep 11, 2024A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DCR) is now open in Alachua County for people needing assistance following Hurricane Deby. The DCR office is located at the […]
CrimeColumbia County pleads for parental aid after “taxing” 72 hours Seth Johnson Sep 11, 2024Three school threats forced asset diversion.
NewsDowntown Gainesville parking enforcement to start Monday Staff Reports Sep 11, 2024New rates designed to stimulate increased turnover in high-demand spaces.
Education21 ACPS students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists Staff Reports Sep 11, 2024Gainesville High leads way with 10 students followed by Eastside with six and Buchholz with five.
CrimeUpdate: No social media threats identified toward Chiefland schools C.J. Gish Sep 11, 2024Law enforcement investigating social media posts from neighboring school district.
Government + PoliticsApplication pulled for Archer concrete batch plant Glory Reitz Sep 10, 2024Arnold plans to resubmit new application for indoor concrete batch plant.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County passes tentative millage rate, budget for next fiscal year Seth Johnson Sep 10, 2024Alachua County passes tentative millage rate, budget for next fiscal year.