Local NewsDeSantis visits UF, touts university’s and state’s academic achievements Nick Anschultz Sep 29, 20251 commentGovernor held press conference at Emerson Alumni Hall on Monday.
Local LivingCommunity Gun Violence Prevention Alliance to host 3 town halls Staff Reports Sep 29, 20250 commentsCity of Gainesville to host live performance by Dr. Micah Johnson on Oct. 10 at University Auditorium.
NewsGRACE Marketplace hires new CEO Staff Reports Sep 29, 20250 commentsMeet and greet set for next week.
EducationOak Hall announces record enrollment numbers for 2025-26 school year Staff Reports Sep 29, 20250 comments957 students mark highest number in school’s history.
NewsLightning strike damages WUFT-TV transmitter C.J. Gish Sep 29, 20250 commentsWUFT 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 can only be seen via cable, satellite or streaming services.
CrimeCommunity help sought in Jonesville vehicle burglaries Staff Reports Sep 29, 20250 commentsAlachua County Sheriff’s Office seeks assistance in weekend thefts.
Government + PoliticsArcher commissioner Joan White resigns, raises financial protocol concerns Lillian Hamman Sep 26, 20252 commentsCity to hold special election Nov. 18 to fill empty seat.
EducationNewberry Community School Board gives OK to advertise principal job Nick Anschultz Sep 26, 20251 comment Job listing to be posted by Oct. 1.
Government + PoliticsGainesville approves contracts for interim manager, stormwater billing Seth Johnson Sep 25, 20251 commentLand trust contract also extended.
EducationState Board of Education approves Newberry charter conversion Nick Anschultz Sep 25, 20258 commentsNewberry Elementary to become charter school in fall 2026.
Education‘It’s beyond troubling:’ State Board of Education discusses Alachua County schools Nick Anschultz Sep 24, 20259 commentsSchool Board of Alachua County and district have come under fire for recent incidents.
Government + PoliticsGainesville finalizes budget, property tax increase for 2026 Seth Johnson Sep 24, 20250 commentsOverall general budget increases by $6 million.
CrimeStabbing suspect apprehended on SE Hawthorne Road Staff Reports Sep 24, 20250 commentsAlachua County Sheriff’s deputies conduct high-risk traffic stop.
NewsHampton man, 24, dies when sedan hits semi in Bradford County Staff Reports Sep 24, 20250 commentsA 24-year-old Hampton man was killed Wednesday morning when he drove his sedan into the rear of a tractor-trailer pulling onto SW County Road 227 south […]
Government + PoliticsAlachua County finalizes budget, millage rate for 2025-26 Seth Johnson Sep 23, 20251 commentCounty-owned motels near completion.
Government + PoliticsLocal municipalities complete 2025-26 budgets Lillian Hamman Sep 23, 20251 commentAlachua, High Springs and Newberry among multiple cities to finalize budgets.
EducationSchool board vice chair criticized for comment on late Charlie Kirk Nick Anschultz Sep 23, 202523 commentsTina Certain facing backlash from Republican leaders.
EducationTeachers union accepts school district’s $5M offer for salary increases Nick Anschultz Sep 23, 20251 commentOffer accepted during joint salary negotiation meeting on Sept. 18.
EducationUF holds steady in U.S. News & World Report public university rankings Nick Anschultz Sep 23, 20250 commentsFlorida ranked No. 7 for the second straight year.
NewsFort White man, 29, dies in 2-vehicle collision on US 129 Staff Reports Sep 23, 20250 commentsCrash occurs north of Bell on Monday afternoon.
EducationChildren’s Trust of Alachua County approves final $17M budget Nick Anschultz Sep 22, 20250 commentsBoard also passes 0.45 millage rate in final TRIM hearing.
Local NewsBeyond Florida combines rural history with (ir)responsible development Seth Johnson Sep 22, 20254 commentsGainesville-based influencer pushes for changes.
Local NewsUpdate: Missing Gainesville teen found safe Staff Reports Sep 22, 20250 commentsJuvenile reportedly last seen in 2900 block of SW 42nd Street.
CrimeAlachua County Sheriff’s bomb squad destroys hoax bomb near Poe Springs Staff Reports Sep 22, 20250 commentsLaw enforcement responds to suspicious device on Sunday afternoon.