NewsGainesville woman dies in Levy County car vs. scooter collision Staff Reports Aug 6, 20242 commentsSedan hits rear of scooter killing passenger, seriously injuring scooter driver.
BusinessMarkets crater after Friday’s jobs report Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Aug 5, 20241 commentFour straight months of U.S. unemployment rates rising leads to Asian market crashes.
Local NewsNewberry Road shuts down after giant sinkhole opens near Gilchrist County Seth Johnson Aug 5, 20241 commentHeavy rains increase sinkhole chances.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua launches project to provide internet in neighborhood parks Staff Reports Aug 5, 20244 commentsCity plans to expand service in future years.
ElectionsEarly voting in Alachua County starts Tuesday Staff Reports Aug 5, 20240 commentsPrimary election early voting scheduled through Aug. 17.
BusinessU.S. report shows job market stuck in slowdown Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Aug 5, 20240 commentsNumber of unemployed people rose around 350,000 to 7.2 million in July.
NewsWet roads, fallen tree leave 3 dead from Hurricane Debby Seth Johnson Aug 5, 20241 commentSlow moving storm could bring up to 20 inches of rain.
Local NewsAlachua County issues evacuation order, opens shelters Glory Reitz Aug 4, 20240 commentsSchools, government buildings close Monday.
NewsDebby expected to make landfall as Category 1 hurricane J.C. Derrick Aug 3, 20240 commentsLandfall expected around 2 a.m. Monday.
HealthUF hosts open house for Eastside urgent care Glory Reitz Aug 3, 20240 commentsClinic to open on Aug. 14.
Local NewsAlachua County declares state of emergency, offers sandbags J.C. Derrick Aug 3, 20241 commentMultiple sandbag locations operating all day Saturday.
NewsPotential Tropical Cyclone Four projected to hit this weekend C.J. Gish Aug 2, 20240 commentsStorm could drop four to six inches of rainfall in North Central Florida.
FeaturedGainesville to plan for future flooding at public meeting Lillian Hamman Aug 2, 20240 commentsVulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan meeting open to public on Aug. 8.
Government + PoliticsGainesville parking revamp begins with more paid spaces Seth Johnson Aug 2, 20242 commentsAugust declared an introductory period.
CrimeWellborn man arrested on sexual assault charges Staff Reports Aug 2, 20240 commentsSuspect allegedly had relationship with teenager.
NewsEmergency preparedness declaration issued for Invest 97L C.J. Gish Aug 1, 20240 commentsTropical disturbance strengthens and should hit Florida this weekend.
EducationSchool board approves tentative budget, millage rates Glory Reitz Aug 1, 20241 commentProposed budget set at $597 million.
Government + PoliticsGainesville funds police raises, covers part of Hippodrome shortfall Seth Johnson Aug 1, 20242 commentsCity also amends public nuisance ordinances.
NewsAAA: Study reveals COVID pandemic’s deadly impact on traffic safety Andrew Gross | AAA Aug 1, 20240 commentsSpeeding, not using seatbelts and impaired drivers contributed to rise in fatal crashes.
EducationFuchs sets priorities for interim UF presidency Glory Reitz Aug 1, 20240 commentsProvost plans to reevaluate former president Sasse’s initiatives.
NewsAug. 1 designated as National Poll Worker Recruitment Day Staff Reports Aug 1, 20240 commentsAlachua County Supervisor of Elections Office is recruiting election workers.
NewsGainesville man dies in 2-vehicle collision in Marion County Staff Reports Aug 1, 20240 commentsOcala woman in critical condition.
CrimeGainesville woman found guilty of killing pedestrian in 2023 hit and run Staff Reports Jul 31, 20240 commentsPagan faces maximum of 45 years.
BusinessGainesville stations to participate in Circle K Fuel Day Pop-Up Staff Reports Jul 31, 20240 commentsDiscounts include up to 40 cents off per gallon and 79 drinks.