EducationVu’s win signals new SBAC direction Glory Reitz Aug 26, 20242 commentsSupport for superintendent search appears set.
CrimeGainesville man arrested for vandalizing City Hall, making threats to mayor C.J. Gish Aug 26, 20243 commentsCharges stem from March incidents at Old Library Building and Mayor Harvey Ward’s office
State News FloridaUF: natural ponds better than stormwater ponds at removing nutrients Brad Buck | UF/IFAS Aug 25, 20240 commentsFlorida has 76,000 stormwater ponds.
CrimeFlorida Highway Patrol searching for suspect in fatal hit-and-run Staff Reports Aug 24, 20241 commentInvestigators looking for camera footage from the area.
NewsUpdate: State Park Great Outdoors Initiative meetings postponed Seth Johnson Aug 23, 20247 commentsProposals range from lodges to golf courses.
Government + PoliticsGainesville plan board OKs new hotel with traffic reservations Seth Johnson Aug 23, 20248 commentsBoard attempts to bind city with 4-1 vote.
NewsKeystone Heights man dies in crash near Lake Butler Staff Reports Aug 23, 20240 commentsVehicle leaves State Road 121 and collides with culver and tree.
CrimeWilliston man receives 25-year sentence for Shajon Spikes’ murder Staff Reports Aug 23, 20240 commentsShooting occurred in February 2021 at Willy Mart.
EducationSchool Board approves turnaround plan for Rawlings Glory Reitz Aug 22, 20240 commentsBoard members push for more detailed plan.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County to kick off study of U.S. 301 corridor Seth Johnson Aug 21, 20245 commentsStudy projected to run for multiple years.
EducationState Board of Education changes charter conversion rule Glory Reitz Aug 21, 20244 commentsNew requirement needs 50% vote, not “majority.”
Crime3 men sentenced for sexual crimes on juveniles C.J. Gish Aug 21, 20240 commentsGainesville Police Department arrested three men in separate incidents.
ElectionsVu, McNealy win school board seats Glory Reitz Aug 20, 20242 commentsDistrict 2 incumbent Diyonne McGraw falls to challenger.
Government + PoliticsAlford, Arreola, Johnson, Scott among primary winners Seth Johnson Aug 20, 20246 commentsPrimaries set up host of contested races in November.
ElectionsGainesville selects Duncan-Walker, Ingle for City Commission Seth Johnson Aug 20, 20242 commentsChestnut runs unopposed.
Government + PoliticsAlachua mayor wins lifetime achievement award Glory Reitz Aug 20, 20240 commentsCoerper is in his fourth term as mayor.
CrimeInglis man arrested in Williston for murder Staff Reports Aug 20, 20240 commentsSuspect allegedly shot and killed victim on Monday.
NewsFEMA disaster recovery center opens in Dixie County Staff Reports Aug 20, 20241 commentCenter to provide assistance for survivors of Hurricane Debby.
EducationOne Mill for Schools launches 2024 campaign Glory Reitz Aug 19, 20241 commentProperty tax, up for renewal, pays for arts and career tech programs.
NewsGainesville CWA unions face decertification, start ‘second step’ to remain Seth Johnson Aug 19, 20242 commentsGRU email caused early alarm.
ElectionsPolls open final time for primary election on Tuesday Seth Johnson Aug 19, 20240 commentsParty nominees, candidate winners to be decided.
CrimeSuspect sought for attempted murder in Suwannee County Staff Reports Aug 19, 20240 commentsViolent incident occurred Sunday morning at Racks and Rails bar.
NewsDunnellon man dies in Levy County rollover Staff Reports Aug 19, 20240 commentsFemale passenger seriously injured in accident near Inglis.
ElectionsSouls to the Polls readies voters for primary elections Seth Johnson Aug 17, 20240 commentsCandidates show up for stump speeches.