NewsPickup strikes, kills Georgia woman near Lake City Staff Reports Apr 10, 20240 commentsPedestrian hit in US 441 and County Road 252 intersection.
Government + PoliticsBlalock wins city of Alachua commission seat Glory Reitz Apr 9, 20240 commentsNAACP calls for transparency around Hancock Community Center polling place issues.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County moves public notices to website Seth Johnson Apr 9, 20241 commentPublic notices no longer appear in Gainesville Sun, state website.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County plans redo of 2022 single-member districts vote Seth Johnson Apr 9, 20247 commentsCommissioners approved starting a new ballot measure.
CrimeJury indicts 3 in Pointe 23 Apartments murder C.J. Gish Apr 9, 20241 commentOne man, two teenagers involved in February shooting.
Government + PoliticsUF proposes 25% cut to Gainesville transit budget, city rebuffs plan Seth Johnson Apr 9, 20243 commentsCurrent contract ends in June.
EducationAlachua County Public School students score big in state science fair Staff Reports Apr 9, 20243 commentsMultiple students take home awards from State Science and Engineering Fair.
NewsDowntown churches start coordinating homeless outreach with focus on hunger Seth Johnson Apr 8, 20242 commentsMultiple downtown churches began meeting in January.
NewsCaring and Sharing Learning School marks 25 years Glory Reitz Apr 8, 20240 commentsSchool emphasizes high expectations for students.
NewsTrial date set for racial discrimination lawsuit against former Sheriff Watson C.J. Gish Apr 8, 20242 commentsDeputy claims he was passed over for promotion due to race.
NewsPalms Medical Group opens new, larger High Springs location Seth Johnson Apr 5, 20240 commentsFormer Fellowship Baptist Church bought in 2023 for project.
EducationOpposing sides clash as Newberry charter voting opens Glory Reitz Apr 4, 20242 commentsVotes to be tallied at public meeting on April 17.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs security upgrades, uses dwindling ConnectFree funds Seth Johnson Apr 4, 20242 commentsCommission starts zero-emission transition plan.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools to postpone, cancel outdoor activities due to eclipse Staff Reports Apr 4, 20240 commentsMonday dismissal times remain same, but parents can keep students home or check-out early.
NewsPerry talks music education, squatters after final legislative session Seth Johnson Apr 3, 20242 commentsLocal lawmaker served 14 years in Tallahassee.
EducationSchool board tables year-round calendar Glory Reitz Apr 3, 20240 commentsDistrict receives unmodified fiscal audit.
EducationSchool Board approves removal of 2 books from libraries Glory Reitz Apr 3, 20244 commentsCitizen challenged books based on sexual content.
NewsNational Weather Service issues tornado watch Staff Reports Apr 3, 20240 commentsAlert will remain in effect in 11 counties until late Wednesday afternoon.
EducationSOS Newberry files ethics complaint on Newberry mayor, commissioner Glory Reitz Apr 2, 20240 commentsOrganization says Marlowe, Coleman violated Florida’s Sunshine Law.
HealthDepartment of Health in Alachua County issues rabies alert Staff Reports Apr 2, 20240 commentsRabies discovered among raccoons southwest of Alachua.
NewsSt. Francis House to suspend daily meal services to homeless Staff Reports Apr 2, 20241 commentTemporary pause to start on April 15.
NewsHomeless services search for lead agency to keep funding intact Seth Johnson Apr 1, 20243 commentsUnited Way decided to step away from role.
EducationLincoln Middle School wins Florida MATHCOUNTS Staff Reports Apr 1, 20240 commentsTwo students to compete nationally.
NewsFreed Gaza hostage to speak at Chabad UF Staff Reports Apr 1, 20240 commentsFree event to feature survivor who was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7.