EducationEducation Foundation uses $498K grant for ACPS initiatives Glory Reitz Feb 12, 2024Four initiatives focus on students’ mental health and resiliency.
NewsStrong thunderstorms expected Monday in North Florida, near I-10 Staff Reports Feb 12, 2024Storms will move west to east in early and late afternoon.
NewsGainesville woman dies in 2-vehicle collision on US 441 Staff Reports Feb 12, 2024Sedan pulls in front of pickup at County Road 237.
State News FloridaSpaceX launches UF microbiology experiment to ISS Meredith Bauer | UF/IFAS Feb 10, 2024Experiment studies staph infections in space.
EducationHomeschool student wins Alachua County spelling bee Glory Reitz Feb 9, 2024Cooper Campen will go to First Coast Regional Spelling Bee in March.
NewsHCA North Florida Hospital shutdown: ‘It’s been a disaster’ Gary Nelson Feb 9, 2024Patients still waiting for surgeries, hospital execs decline to speak.
NewsVoter registration in Alachua County ends on Feb. 20 Staff Reports Feb 9, 2024Any individual wishing to vote in the primary must be registered to vote.
Government + PoliticsTwo candidates qualify for High Springs special election Seth Johnson Feb 8, 2024Election scheduled for March 26.
NewsLibrary governing board misses quorum to vote on director evaluation Glory Reitz Feb 8, 2024Backup materials show positive reviews, goals for 2024
NewsVehicle hits Levy County school bus with 22 students onboard Staff Reports Feb 8, 2024No one injured when teenage driver collides with rear of bus.
CrimeACSO responds to gunshots, discovers dead man in vehicle Staff Reports Feb 8, 2024Incident occurs in area of 500 SW 69th Street.
NewsGRU Authority votes to increase charges to Gainesville Seth Johnson Feb 8, 2024Cost changes voted for next fiscal year.
EducationAlachua County school district clarifies book challenge policy Glory Reitz Feb 7, 2024Staff attorney said she is treating policy guides as living documents.
EducationOak Hall students awarded for chess performance Seth Johnson Feb 7, 2024Vice president of U.S. Chess Federation praised players, coach.
Government + PoliticsLevy County approves controversial sand mine exception Glory Reitz Feb 7, 2024No public comment taken at continuation of quasi-judicial hearing.
NewsLake Butler woman dies in head-on collision with semi Staff Reports Feb 7, 2024Crash occurs on State Road 121 north of Raiford.
EducationSplit school board approves Andrew contract Glory Reitz Feb 7, 2024Superintendent still must approve offer before it takes effect.
Government + PoliticsCurry recommends first actions to cover $1.4 million shortfall Seth Johnson Feb 6, 2024Finance Committee approves reassigned funds.
NewsPickup hits, kills Morriston bicyclist in Levy County Staff Reports Feb 6, 2024Woman struck while riding along SE County Road 326.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority to discuss power generation, service contracts Seth Johnson Feb 6, 2024Wednesday meeting to be held at GRU Administrative Building.
NewsGeorgia man dies in Suwannee County I-75 collision Staff Reports Feb 6, 2024SUV crashes into dump truck that got lodged under County Road 136.
CrimeGrand jury indicts man for 2010 Gainesville murder of Buchholz student Seth Johnson Feb 5, 2024Defendant already serving a life sentence.
EducationSchool board to vote on superintendent contract Glory Reitz Feb 5, 2024New three-year contract on agenda for Tuesday’s meeting.