News Audubon Society adds tracking to help Florida kestrels Seth Johnson Dec 21, 2023Society has built, installed hundreds of nesting boxes.
Government + Politics Gainesville uses expanded surtax for first road project Staff Reports Dec 21, 2023Expanded surtax provides extra $8.7 million annually for infrastructure projects.
News Levy County Sheriff warns of potential “pop up” block party Staff Reports Dec 21, 2023Party planned for East Williston area on Friday.
News GFR extinguishes commercial building fire on NE 35th Avenue Staff Reports Dec 21, 2023No injures reported in Wednesday night blaze.
Health UF keeps track of recent rise in bird flu across U.S. Seth Johnson Dec 20, 2023Virus is widespread in wild birds with sporadic outbreaks in poultry operations.
Education UF releases $10 million to projects in fourth round of funding Staff Reports Dec 20, 2023Funds to support space, agriculture and construction research.
News Gainesville sets special meeting over GRU request delayed last week Seth Johnson Dec 20, 2023Item deals with $105 million in bonds.
News Alachua County Sheriff’s Office opens new Hawthorne precinct Glory Reitz Dec 19, 2023Sheriff Gainey hopes to place sub-stations in all Alachua County’s small communities.
Crime Gainesville Police seek assistance in hit-and-run of bicyclist Staff Reports Dec 19, 2023Incident occurred on Dec. 10 along NW 6th Street.
News North Florida governments to receive $10 million for water projects Staff Reports Dec 19, 2023High Springs to get $2.1 million for two projects.
News Threat shuts down Gainesville City Hall, County Administration Building Glory Reitz Dec 19, 2023Law enforcement sweeping buildings with K-9 units.
News Pearl Harbor Medal of Honor recipient to be buried in Arlington Cemetery Glory Reitz Dec 19, 2023Seaman previously unidentified, was buried in Hawaii.
News Weekend storm dumps more than 4 inches of rain in North Central Florida Staff Reports Dec 19, 2023Multiple areas report minor flooding.
Education Alachua County Public Schools reaches tentative teacher salary agreement Glory Reitz Dec 18, 2023Teachers, support staff to receive 3.5% across-the-board salary increase.
Government + Politics DeSantis appoints Santa Fe College grad to Union County BOCC Staff Reports Dec 18, 2023Donna Jackson to fill in final 12 months of Ryan Perez’s term.
News Gainesville to open Cold Night Shelter Program with cold temps looming Staff Reports Dec 18, 2023Forecast projects four straight nights below 45 degrees.
Government + Politics Live Oak, Columbia County to receive rural infrastructure funds Staff Reports Dec 18, 2023DeSantis awards more than $25 million to 16 rural communities.
News Reported number of U.S. homeless peaks Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Dec 18, 2023Report shows more than 650,000 people across country are homeless.
Business Derrick: Mainstreet launches membership, tax-deductible giving J.C. Derrick Dec 18, 2023Moves join Mainstreet to national movement.
World News UF-led group develops new tools to track illicit nuclear materials Joseph Kays | UF Dec 16, 2023Federal government gave $26 million to the work.
Government + Politics Gainesville city manager warns of more budget cuts Seth Johnson Dec 15, 2023Curry says city may not provide same support to local organizations.
Education Alachua County students sweep thespian competition Staff Reports Dec 15, 2023High school and middle school students will move to state competitions in spring.
News Dixie County collision kills 1 Old Town man, seriously injures 2 Staff Reports Dec 15, 2023Three-vehicle incident occurs north of Cross City.
News Gainesville Fire Rescue battles two Thursday blazes Staff Reports Dec 15, 2023Fires occur on NW 16th Street and NW 18th Street.