NewsLetter alleges SFHS baseball coach had inappropriate contact with student Glory Reitz Jul 12, 20240 commentsTravis Yeckring placed on administrative leave in March.
HealthU.S. study finds 2 in 5 adult cancer cases preventable Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Jul 12, 20240 commentsAmerican Cancer Society points to smoking, obesity, alcohol consumption and physical inactivity as leading causes.
Government + PoliticsFitch gives Gainesville AA rating Glory Reitz Jul 12, 20241 commentCredit rating receives upgrade over previous AA- score.
BusinessAnnual inflation cools to 3 percent, government reports Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Jul 12, 20240 commentsFederal Reserve refuses to lower interest rates.
NewsLibrary governing board establishes proposed millage rates Glory Reitz Jul 11, 20244 commentsBoard also discusses parking lot liability.
NewsCommunity Foundation of North Central Florida receives $50K grant match Staff Reports Jul 11, 20240 commentsFoundation now has $100,000 to benefit Local College Access Network program.
BusinessAlachua County Commission seeks Small Grant Initiative proposals Staff Reports Jul 11, 20240 commentsInterested parties must apply by July 31.
NewsFlorida college student lied about being suspended 3 years over pro-Palestinian protest arrest Vivienne Serret | Fresh Take Florida Jul 11, 20241 commentCharly Pringle fabricated emails and used AI-generated voicemail to produce suspension hoax.
Local LivingCommunity session slated to discuss Tom Petty Park improvements Staff Reports Jul 11, 20240 commentsEvent scheduled for July 17.
NewsUF experts warn of potential peril caused by ocean acidification Brad Buck | UF/IFAS Jul 11, 20241 commentIncreased carbon dioxide in ocean can harm oysters, clams, sea urchins and corals.
OutdoorsAlachua County to close Four Creeks Preserve temporarily Staff Reports Jul 10, 20240 commentsAnnual upkeep will shut down access for an estimated five days.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County sets tentative tax rates and assessments Glory Reitz Jul 10, 20241 commentGeneral county tax rate drops again while fire services and law enforcement rates stay the same
Government + PoliticsGainesville’s RTS wins $26.4 million federal grant to help buy hybrid buses Camille Broadway Jul 10, 20241 commentThe city also will build a solar power facility as part of the transit award.
NewsUF kicks arrested pro-Palestinian protesters out of school for up to 4 years Vivienne Serret | Fresh Take Florida Jul 10, 20242 commentsStudents plan to appeal.
NewsGeorgia man hits guardrail, dies in I-75 car crash Staff Reports Jul 10, 20240 commentsDriver was not wearing seatbelt.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County moves forward with World Masters Athletics championship Glory Reitz Jul 9, 20246 commentsWest End planned for javelin, hammer throw events.
Government + PoliticsNewberry exits solar project, approves youth council Glory Reitz Jul 9, 20240 commentsCommission also approves preliminary fire assessment rates.
HealthUF Health Urgent Care Center-Eastside to host open house Staff Reports Jul 9, 20240 commentsNew facility slated to open in August.
NewsDeceased veteran found outside Malcom Randall VA Medical Center C.J. Gish Jul 9, 20248 commentsPerson discovered Saturday morning on campus.
HealthFeline parvo outbreak leads Alachua County Animal Resources to pause cat intake Staff Reports Jul 9, 20240 commentsFacility will not accept cats during seven-day precautionary closure.
NewsUF: Researchers identify first local extinction in U.S. due to sea level rise Jerald Pinson | Florida Museum of Natural History Jul 9, 20240 commentsHurricanes, high ocean tides lead to Key Largo tree cactus destruction in Florida Keys.
NewsHippodrome cuts performances after DeSantis cuts funding Gary Nelson Jul 8, 202414 commentsFunding woes put 2024-2025 show schedule in doubt.
NewsFirefighters extinguish electrical blaze in Newberry home Staff Reports Jul 8, 20241 commentDamage limited to laundry room.
BusinessU.S. business hiring slows, according to June report Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Jul 8, 20240 commentsU.S. Department of Labor reports new hires down 66,000 in May.