Local NewsSanta Fe College selects Southerland as next provost Seth Johnson Feb 13, 20240 commentsSoutherland to start in March.
Government + PoliticsWard: Gainesville kept the ship sailing in 2023 Seth Johnson Feb 13, 20242 commentsMayor highlights progress despite legislative, fiscal challenges.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves stormwater assessment study Glory Reitz Feb 13, 20241 commentCommission also approves historical association, new solid waste rates.
NewsSemi hits, kills pedestrian on CR 232 in Alachua County Staff Reports Feb 13, 20240 commentsIndianapolis man dies on scene.
EducationSanta Fe High School biotech students find their niches Glory Reitz Feb 12, 20240 commentsMagnet application deadline is Tuesday afternoon.
EducationEducation Foundation uses $498K grant for ACPS initiatives Glory Reitz Feb 12, 20240 commentsFour initiatives focus on students’ mental health and resiliency.
NewsStrong thunderstorms expected Monday in North Florida, near I-10 Staff Reports Feb 12, 20242 commentsStorms will move west to east in early and late afternoon.
NewsGainesville woman dies in 2-vehicle collision on US 441 Staff Reports Feb 12, 20240 commentsSedan pulls in front of pickup at County Road 237.
NewsFire destroys semi on US 301 Staff Reports Feb 12, 20240 commentsTrailer brakes reportedly start blaze.
State News FloridaSpaceX launches UF microbiology experiment to ISS Meredith Bauer | UF/IFAS Feb 10, 20240 commentsExperiment studies staph infections in space.
EducationHomeschool student wins Alachua County spelling bee Glory Reitz Feb 9, 20246 commentsCooper 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, 202416 commentsPatients still waiting for surgeries, hospital execs decline to speak.
NewsVoter registration in Alachua County ends on Feb. 20 Staff Reports Feb 9, 20240 commentsAny 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, 20242 commentsElection scheduled for March 26.
NewsLibrary governing board misses quorum to vote on director evaluation Glory Reitz Feb 8, 20241 commentBackup materials show positive reviews, goals for 2024
NewsVehicle hits Levy County school bus with 22 students onboard Staff Reports Feb 8, 20240 commentsNo one injured when teenage driver collides with rear of bus.
CrimeACSO responds to gunshots, discovers dead man in vehicle Staff Reports Feb 8, 20241 commentIncident occurs in area of 500 SW 69th Street.
NewsGRU Authority votes to increase charges to Gainesville Seth Johnson Feb 8, 20245 commentsCost changes voted for next fiscal year.
EducationAlachua County school district clarifies book challenge policy Glory Reitz Feb 7, 20241 commentStaff attorney said she is treating policy guides as living documents.
EducationOak Hall students awarded for chess performance Seth Johnson Feb 7, 20240 commentsVice president of U.S. Chess Federation praised players, coach.
Government + PoliticsLevy County approves controversial sand mine exception Glory Reitz Feb 7, 20240 commentsNo public comment taken at continuation of quasi-judicial hearing.
NewsLake Butler woman dies in head-on collision with semi Staff Reports Feb 7, 20243 commentsCrash occurs on State Road 121 north of Raiford.
EducationSplit school board approves Andrew contract Glory Reitz Feb 7, 20240 commentsSuperintendent still must approve offer before it takes effect.
Government + PoliticsCurry recommends first actions to cover $1.4 million shortfall Seth Johnson Feb 6, 20249 commentsFinance Committee approves reassigned funds.