NewsGainesville adds security layer to city commission meetings Seth Johnson Jul 19, 2024Metal detector and flow of traffic started Thursday.
Government + PoliticsGainesville passes tax rate ceiling, votes 4-3 on single-family zoning changes Seth Johnson Jul 19, 2024Millage rate will not increase in coming fiscal year.
ElectionsMeet the candidates: Alachua County Sheriff C.J. Gish Jul 19, 2024Republican Emery Gainey and non-partisan Pamela D. Marshall-Koons vie for position.
BusinessMass cyberoutage grounds flights, disrupts businesses worldwide Lauren Canterberry | World News Group Jul 19, 2024Microsoft Windows system update leads to outages at airports, banks.
EducationSasse resigns unexpectedly as UF president, citing wife’s health Vivienne Serret | Fresh Take Florida Jul 18, 2024Former U.S. senator for Nebraska spent 17 months at helm of UF.
EducationSchool district cuts early release Wednesdays to monthly occurrences Glory Reitz Jul 18, 2024Teachers’ union asks for larger pay raise.
NewsGainesville’s Akwaaba Freedom School celebrates national award Seth Johnson Jul 18, 2024 6-week summer school focuses on literacy.
Government + PoliticsNewberry works on strategic plan for downtown Glory Reitz Jul 17, 2024Preliminary revitalization action plan to be ready in 6-8 weeks.
ElectionsTrump VP pick prompts surge in Gainesville library, bookstore activity Seth Johnson Jul 17, 2024“Hillbilly Elegy” brought back to bookshelf prominence.
BusinessReal estate groups voice opposition to Biden rent control proposal Lauren Canterberry | World News Group Jul 17, 2024Biden called for Congress to pass legislation to cap rent increases over next two years.
EducationSchool board kills 50% grade minimum, delays student conduct policy vote Glory Reitz Jul 17, 2024Board to vote on student conduct policy on Aug. 6.
ElectionsMeet the candidates: Alachua County Sheriff C.J. Gish Jul 17, 2024Peter King, Chad Scott and Latrell Simmons will battle for the Democratic Party nomination.
EducationSF partners with Uber on access and safety initiative Staff Reports Jul 17, 2024Eligible students to receive Uber vouchers for two rides within 15 miles of campus.
EducationSchool board settles with solar company on Old Terwilliger panels Glory Reitz Jul 16, 2024$17,100 settlement leaves school district free to tear down buildings.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County seeks to better Newnans Lake after unsolicited proposal Seth Johnson Jul 16, 2024County tasked to reduce nitrogen, phosphorus in lake.
NewsHouchen resigns as Alachua County equity, community engagement manager Seth Johnson Jul 16, 2024County equity plan developed under Houchen.
HealthUF Health specialties earn national recognition again Staff Reports Jul 16, 2024Seven programs rank among top 50 nationally.
NewsBell man dies when pickup collides with fence off SR 26 Staff Reports Jul 16, 2024Pickup leaves roadway east of Newberry.
EducationBuchholz math team wins 16th national title Glory Reitz Jul 15, 2024Team wins by second-highest margin ever.
EducationAlachua eSchool moves office location Glory Reitz Jul 15, 2024School administrator to double as principal of Duval Early Learning Center.
NewsOff-duty firefighters help save woman from drowning Staff Reports Jul 15, 2024Woman submerged for 20 seconds during medical emergency.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County Republican, Democratic leaders decry political violence Seth Johnson Jul 15, 2024Joint press conference held Sunday.
NewsFHP trooper-involved shooting temporarily closes I-75 C.J. Gish Jul 15, 2024Incident occurs Sunday evening south of Micanopy exit.
National NewsTrump survives apparent assassination attempt Joshua Schumacher | World News Group, Travis K. Kircher | World News Group Jul 14, 2024Shooter, bystander killed at Pennsylvania rally.