Government + PoliticsGainesville places first home on market through land trust program Seth Johnson Aug 9, 20240 commentsHome is first of 10 slated for development.
Government + PoliticsGainesville pauses residential garbage fee increase Seth Johnson Aug 8, 20241 commentProposed increase, finance options will return at future meeting.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County seeks better tree protections, no herbicide at West End Seth Johnson Aug 8, 20240 commentsSite being renovated for upcoming World Masters Athletics Championship in March.
NewsForest Park scores Abby Wambach Park name change Lillian Hamman Aug 8, 20242 commentsSouthwest Gainesville identifies its park with UF soccer alum and national soccer star.
EducationWestwood opens new facilities Glory Reitz Aug 8, 20240 commentsLittlewood Elementary next revitalization on the list.
NewsGRU Authority confirms CEO contract, consults attorney general on referendum Seth Johnson Aug 7, 20249 commentsUtility saw ‘unheard of’ $79M in principal debt reduction.
EducationAlachua County schools workshop strategic plan Glory Reitz Aug 7, 20240 commentsInitial 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, 20240 commentsRiver to crest Thursday into Friday morning.
EducationSchool board finalizes student conduct code Glory Reitz Aug 7, 20240 commentsradKIDS to expand to more elementary schools in national study.
NewsUF/IFAS assessing agricultural losses and damage from Debby Staff Reports Aug 7, 20240 commentsAgricultural producers invited to participate in survey.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates: Congressional District 3 GOP primary J.C. Derrick Aug 7, 20246 commentsTwo candidates vying for Republican nomination.
Local NewsGPD charges officer for timesheet manipulation C.J. Gish Aug 6, 20242 commentsA 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, 20247 commentsSchool for competitive academics launches with 20 teachers.
Local NewsDeSantis warns that waters will continue to rise in North Florida Seth Johnson Aug 6, 20240 commentsGovernor called storm ‘salt in the wounds’ after Idalia.
NewsGainesville woman dies in Levy County car vs. scooter collision Staff Reports Aug 6, 20242 commentsSedan hits rear of scooter killing passenger, seriously injuring scooter driver.
BusinessMarkets crater after Friday’s jobs report Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Aug 5, 20241 commentFour 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, 20241 commentHeavy rains increase sinkhole chances.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua launches project to provide internet in neighborhood parks Staff Reports Aug 5, 20244 commentsCity plans to expand service in future years.
ElectionsEarly voting in Alachua County starts Tuesday Staff Reports Aug 5, 20240 commentsPrimary election early voting scheduled through Aug. 17.
BusinessU.S. report shows job market stuck in slowdown Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Aug 5, 20240 commentsNumber 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, 20241 commentSlow moving storm could bring up to 20 inches of rain.
Local NewsAlachua County issues evacuation order, opens shelters Glory Reitz Aug 4, 20240 commentsSchools, government buildings close Monday.
NewsDebby expected to make landfall as Category 1 hurricane J.C. Derrick Aug 3, 20240 commentsLandfall expected around 2 a.m. Monday.
HealthUF hosts open house for Eastside urgent care Glory Reitz Aug 3, 20240 commentsClinic to open on Aug. 14.