Government + PoliticsGainesville pauses residential garbage fee increase Seth Johnson Aug 8, 2024Proposed increase, finance options will return at future meeting.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County seeks better tree protections, no herbicide at West End Seth Johnson Aug 8, 2024Site being renovated for upcoming World Masters Athletics Championship in March.
NewsForest Park scores Abby Wambach Park name change Lillian Hamman Aug 8, 2024Southwest Gainesville identifies its park with UF soccer alum and national soccer star.
EducationWestwood opens new facilities Glory Reitz Aug 8, 2024Littlewood Elementary next revitalization on the list.
NewsGRU Authority confirms CEO contract, consults attorney general on referendum Seth Johnson Aug 7, 2024Utility saw ‘unheard of’ $79M in principal debt reduction.
EducationAlachua County schools workshop strategic plan Glory Reitz Aug 7, 2024Initial implementation plans to be ready by Aug. 16.
NewsSanta Fe River to continue to rise past flood stage near High Springs Seth Johnson Aug 7, 2024River to crest Thursday into Friday morning.
EducationSchool board finalizes student conduct code Glory Reitz Aug 7, 2024radKIDS to expand to more elementary schools in national study.
NewsUF/IFAS assessing agricultural losses and damage from Debby Staff Reports Aug 7, 2024Agricultural producers invited to participate in survey.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates: Congressional District 3 GOP primary J.C. Derrick Aug 7, 2024Two candidates vying for Republican nomination.
Local NewsGPD charges officer for timesheet manipulation C.J. Gish Aug 6, 2024A Gainesville police officer was recently charged with scheming to defraud and obtain property after he allegedly falsified his work timesheet dozens of times between January […]
EducationThe Frazer School welcomes hundreds of students on first day Glory Reitz Aug 6, 2024School for competitive academics launches with 20 teachers.
Local NewsDeSantis warns that waters will continue to rise in North Florida Seth Johnson Aug 6, 2024Governor called storm ‘salt in the wounds’ after Idalia.
NewsGainesville woman dies in Levy County car vs. scooter collision Staff Reports Aug 6, 2024Sedan hits rear of scooter killing passenger, seriously injuring scooter driver.
BusinessMarkets crater after Friday’s jobs report Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Aug 5, 2024Four straight months of U.S. unemployment rates rising leads to Asian market crashes.
Local NewsNewberry Road shuts down after giant sinkhole opens near Gilchrist County Seth Johnson Aug 5, 2024Heavy rains increase sinkhole chances.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua launches project to provide internet in neighborhood parks Staff Reports Aug 5, 2024City plans to expand service in future years.
ElectionsEarly voting in Alachua County starts Tuesday Staff Reports Aug 5, 2024Primary election early voting scheduled through Aug. 17.
BusinessU.S. report shows job market stuck in slowdown Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Aug 5, 2024Number of unemployed people rose around 350,000 to 7.2 million in July.
NewsWet roads, fallen tree leave 3 dead from Hurricane Debby Seth Johnson Aug 5, 2024Slow moving storm could bring up to 20 inches of rain.
Local NewsAlachua County issues evacuation order, opens shelters Glory Reitz Aug 4, 2024Schools, government buildings close Monday.
NewsDebby expected to make landfall as Category 1 hurricane J.C. Derrick Aug 3, 2024Landfall expected around 2 a.m. Monday.
Local NewsAlachua County declares state of emergency, offers sandbags J.C. Derrick Aug 3, 2024Multiple sandbag locations operating all day Saturday.