FBI reports decrease in violent crime in first quarter of 2024
Violent crime reportedly down 15%, homicide rates drop by 26% since first quarter of 2023.
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FBI reports decrease in violent crime in first quarter of 2024
Violent crime reportedly down 15%, homicide rates drop by 26% since first quarter of 2023.
DJs Unite for LifeSouth slated for Saturday
Donors have chance to win theme park passes.
Officials break ground on Highland Park development in Newberry
Development to bring 150,000 square feet of commercial development.
Water polo coach fired from GHS, banned from UF campus
School district: No student allegations made at GHS.
Alachua County votes on major issues in “banner day”
Items include West End, 2025 budget, investment policy, ballot initiative.
Construction starting on NW 23rd Avenue until end of year
Project costs $9.4 million for 1.7 miles of road.
Newberry approves charter school board members
City also moves forward with city hall renovation, new building.
Flying on a countdown: How organ transports arrive in Gainesville
University Air Center delivers thousands of organs for UF Health.
GRU Authority votes to keep Cunningham, reduce expenses in tense meeting
Utility rates scheduled to remain flat for 2025.
2nd Juneteenth film festival features Gloria Merriex documentary
Duval Elementary teacher used rhythm and music in innovative teaching methods.
Alachua County may hire attorney to monitor Celebration Pointe bankruptcies
Commissioners to vote Tuesday on hire.
UF fires water polo coach after allegedly being ‘overly touchy’ with players
Coach has also led GHS water polo teams since 2013.
Gainesville completes SW 62nd Boulevard connector
Project opens one month ahead of schedule.
Lake City standoff leads to attempted murder suspect’s arrest
Lake City man shoots two prior to five-hour standoff.
U.S. economy adds more than 270,000 jobs in May
Federal Reserve refrains from lowering interest rates.
Columbia County crash kills Lake City man, injures 3
Pickup travels off NE Gum Swamp Road, collides with utility pole.
High Springs firefighters deliver baby in station parking lot
Parents en route to UF Shands Hospital from Live Oak when baby arrives.
Williams Elementary prepares for IB PYP
Whole-school magnet to begin in fall.
Citizens suggest names for ACPS district office
Last public input meeting to be held June 27.
2 cats, guinea pig saved in Waldo fire
Firefighters extinguish blaze at residential structure.
Gainesville OKs ballot initiative for second time, building code changes
Thursday’s meeting includes change in travel policy.
Q&A: Take time to think ahead for storm season
Three-phase plans include preparation, survival, post-storm response.
More local students win National Merit Scholarships
Additional ACPS winners expected in July.
GPD to host gun buyback Saturday
Donors can trade guns for gift cards, no questions asked.