NewsCar collision in Fusion Buffet parking lot critically injures Live Oak woman Staff Reports Sep 16, 20240 commentsVehicle 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, 20241 commentSUV leaves road at 303 entrance ramp and collides with utility pole.
NewsSouth Venice crash kills 37-year-old Alachua man Staff Reports Sep 14, 20240 commentsGainesville man also seriously injured in accident.
Local NewsCurry taps Moya as permanent Gainesville Police Department chief Seth Johnson Sep 13, 20247 commentsMoya has served as interim since March.
CrimeUnion County students arrested for school threat C.J. Gish Sep 13, 20240 commentsTwo students taken into custody Friday morning.
NewsHillhouse to serve as Gainesville Fire Rescue interim chief C.J. Gish Sep 13, 20240 commentsDeputy chief to start position in November.
NewsAAA report shows price of new car ownership continues to climb Brittany Moye | AAA Sep 13, 20240 commentsRising 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, 20244 commentsWet 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, 20243 commentsBudget shrunk year over year for first time in quarter century.
HealthNew deadly, synthetic opioid hits local streets Lillian Hamman Sep 12, 20240 commentsIsotonitazene is estimated to be 20 to 200 times stronger than fentanyl.
EducationSchool board adopts final $612 million budget Glory Reitz Sep 11, 20241 commentSchool district millage rates set to 6.2610.
NewsGainesville holds remembrance ceremony for 23rd anniversary of 9/11 Lillian Hamman Sep 11, 20240 commentsMayor Harvey Ward issues Patriot’s Day proclamation.
Government + PoliticsNewberry commission drops to 5.9 millage rate, same as last year Glory Reitz Sep 11, 20241 commentCity Commission changes mind on previous 6.0 millage rate.
Local NewsFEMA Disaster Recovery Center opens in Alachua County Staff Reports Sep 11, 20240 commentsA 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, 20240 commentsThree school threats forced asset diversion.
NewsDowntown Gainesville parking enforcement to start Monday Staff Reports Sep 11, 20245 commentsNew rates designed to stimulate increased turnover in high-demand spaces.
Education21 ACPS students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists Staff Reports Sep 11, 20241 commentGainesville 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, 20240 commentsLaw enforcement investigating social media posts from neighboring school district.
Government + PoliticsApplication pulled for Archer concrete batch plant Glory Reitz Sep 10, 20240 commentsArnold 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, 20240 commentsAlachua County passes tentative millage rate, budget for next fiscal year.
News3 more student protesters arrested at UF accept plea deals in criminal cases Vivienne Serret | Fresh Take Florida Sep 10, 20240 commentsStudents will pay small fine with no jail time.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority officially files complaint against Gainesville, Barton Seth Johnson Sep 10, 20243 commentsComplaint asks courts to stop upcoming Gainesville vote.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis announces over $122M for rural infrastructure Staff Reports Sep 10, 20241 commentNearly $19 million awarded to Bradford, Columbia, Gilchrist, Levy, Suwannee and Union counties.
Crime2 teens arrested for Fort White High School threats C.J. Gish Sep 10, 20240 commentsThird arrest in three days for school threats.