NewsLevy County closes boat ramps due to rising water Staff Reports Apr 19, 2024Three boat ramps shut down along Suwannee River.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission OKs ballot language draft Seth Johnson Apr 18, 2024Two votes scheduled for May.
NewsLake City man dies when vehicle strikes tree Staff Reports Apr 18, 2024Incident occurs Thursday afternoon on NW Turner Avenue in Lake City.
NewsDeSantis appoints judge to Alachua County Court Staff Reports Apr 18, 2024Jonathan Ramsey to fill recent vacancy created by retirement of Judge Walter Green
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority finalizes vote on net metering amid pushback Seth Johnson Apr 17, 2024Authority OKs new metering opt out.
EducationClemons asks state leaders to intervene in Newberry charter vote J.C. Derrick Apr 17, 2024Clemons says Newberry Elementary School vote succeeded.
NewsBody discovered inside clothing donation box in High Springs Staff Reports Apr 17, 2024Adult female found deceased at Winn Dixie Plaza.
EducationSchool board approves Metcalfe, Rawlings year-round calendar Glory Reitz Apr 17, 2024Though still not satisfied, board approved calendar in time for state deadline.
NewsNew lead agency selected to coordinate North Florida homelessness Seth Johnson Apr 17, 2024Nonprofits risked losing funds without lead agency.
EducationNewberry residents vote down charter conversion Glory Reitz Apr 17, 2024Education First for Newberry refuses to concede elementary school vote.
NewsHigh Springs appoints new fire chief Staff Reports Apr 17, 2024Joseph Peters brings 30 years of experience to position.
EducationCommunity voices rise against P.K. Yonge selective admission idea Glory Reitz Apr 17, 2024UF leaders want school to reach top 10.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves NC Ranch rezoning first reading Glory Reitz Apr 16, 2024Commissioners discuss access, speed of development.
EducationRawling teacher named Florida finalist for Presidential math and science award Staff Reports Apr 16, 2024Elementary fifth-grade instructor one of six finalists in Florida.
Government + PoliticsGRU plans rate change for rooftop solar payments Seth Johnson Apr 16, 2024Utilities push away from net metering at full retail rate.
CrimeTrenton man who crashed excavator into Walmart receives prison sentence C.J. Gish Apr 16, 2024Jesse Smith hot-wired machine and caused $2 million in damage in Sept. 11 incident.
NewsChabad UF hosts freed Gaza hostage as Passover nears Seth Johnson Apr 15, 2024Judith Raanan and her daughter were the first hostages released in October.
HealthInstrument shortage hampers HCA’s North Florida Hospital Gary Nelson Apr 15, 2024Surgery cancellations continue amid ongoing instrument issues.
EducationOld Terwilliger campus trashed, occupied by homeless Gary Nelson Apr 15, 2024Documents with student information left unsecured.
EducationNew ‘Frazer School’ to focus on competitive academics Glory Reitz Apr 13, 2024Current Buchholz math coach Will Frazer to direct school.
Government + PoliticsSupervisor of Elections: Alachua voting outage lasted 5 minutes or less Glory Reitz Apr 12, 2024Barton says election workers followed proper protocol.
Government + PoliticsFrom private company to city transit: RTS celebrates 50 years Seth Johnson Apr 12, 2024RTS has driven 202 million passengers in last 25 years.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs moves to codify Sunday alcohol exception with special permit Seth Johnson Apr 12, 2024Residents packed City Hall to speak on the Sunday exception.
NewsHawthorne man dies in 3-vehicle collision in Lochloosa Staff Reports Apr 12, 2024Crash occurred on US 301 early Friday morning in south Alachua County.