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.
News Semi strikes, kills Welborn man on I-75 Staff Reports Dec 15, 2023Incident occurs near Archer Road exit.
Government + Politics GRU Authority to search for permanent general manager Seth Johnson Dec 14, 2023Authority also continues contract for new attorney, looks into auditor position.
Government + Politics Gainesville commission OKs one item, punts another sent by GRU Authority Seth Johnson Dec 14, 2023Delay will tighten GRU turnaround for financial support extension.
News Lake City to rename road for 12-year-old killed in home Staff Reports Dec 14, 2023Ceremony scheduled for Monday.
News Levy County motorcycle accident kills Ohio man Staff Reports Dec 14, 2023Incident occurs on County Road 345.
Government + Politics Newberry approves future land use first reading for NC Ranch Glory Reitz Dec 13, 2023Commission also approved text amendment to comprehensive plan.
News Alachua County Health Department issues rabies alert Staff Reports Dec 13, 2023Stay cat tests positive in area between Newberry and High Springs.
Education Florida grant awards $5M to expand teacher apprenticeships Staff Reports Dec 13, 2023Funds to provide 200 participants a no-cost pathway to become a teacher.
News Diplomats at UN summit agree to transition away from fossil fuels Lauren Canterberry | World News Group Dec 13, 2023Representatives from nearly 200 countries plan to transition to net zero emissions by 2050.
News Suwannee River Water Management renews permit to pump 1M gallons daily Glory Reitz Dec 12, 2023Governing board issues final order based on administrative law judge recommendation.
Government + Politics Alachua sheriff notes issues with new jail phone system Seth Johnson Dec 12, 2023Jail transitioned to three, free 15-minute calls per day.
News UF to begin expanding Innovation District in 2024 Seth Johnson Dec 12, 2023Planned expansion to take place over six phases.
Government + Politics Alachua County votes to create medical examiner’s office apart from UF Seth Johnson Dec 12, 2023Decision comes while facing time pressure and without set plan.
News New fire station mural remembers firefighter magician Glory Reitz Dec 12, 2023Mural unveiled at Gainesville Fire Rescue Station No. 4 to honor Harold Batie.