National News U.S. cities set record for hottest July Jeremy Abegg-Guzman | World News Group Aug 1, 2023July set record for U.S. cities with an average of 103 degrees.
News AC Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. announces retirement C.J. Gish Aug 1, 2023Letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis states Oct. 1 will be final day.
Health Shands receives elite ranking again Staff Reports Aug 1, 2023U.S. News & World Report recognizes Shands for excellence in adult patient care, plus five medical specialties.
Local News BOCC ends rental permit program prior to start Seth Johnson Aug 1, 2023New state law blocks local program.
Health New study finds tips to prevent bedbugs Staff Reports Aug 1, 2023Guide and infographics provide resources about hotels and pests.
News RTS announces new bus schedule Glory Reitz Jul 31, 2023Changes reflect year-round re-evaluations of route efficiency.
Education DeSantis appoints three to Alachua County ELC Glory Reitz Jul 31, 2023New members to help direct early learning operations in Alachua County.
News GNV community groups to host gun violence vigil Staff Reports Jul 31, 2023Vigil will be in memory of Ajike Owens.
News ACPS urges parents to register immediately Staff Reports Jul 31, 2023Late registration for new students could result in delayed start dates and limited class options.
Crime Downtown Gainesville shooting kills 2 Staff Reports Jul 31, 2023Police arrest Ocala man in connection with incident.
News UF begins elephant graveyard excavation Jerald Pinson | Florida Museum of Natural History Jul 30, 2023Discovery called once-in-a-lifetime find.
Local News Firefighters rescue dog from sinkhole J.C. Derrick Jul 29, 2023Firefighter descends into 15-foot hole to retrieve Labradoodle puppy.
Local News Crash kills woman near High Springs Staff Reports Jul 29, 2023FHP investigating cause of accident.
Business Regulators mull safety standards for lithium-ion batteries Lauren Canterberry | World News Group Jul 28, 2023New York City had 131 battery-related fires that killed 13 people this year.
Local News GNV to repeal rental inspection program Camille Broadway Jul 27, 2023New state law invalidates city program that ensured rental units met health and safety standards.
Local News Gainesville sets up process for GRU control switch Camille Broadway Jul 27, 2023Commission directs staff to review ordinances, create plans while continuing legal challenge.
Business Fed raises interest rate to highest in decades Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Jul 27, 2023Rates at highest since 2001.
Government + Politics Citizens question carbon reduction priority Glory Reitz Jul 27, 2023GRU’s Integrated Resource Plan meeting presented with four future scenarios.
Crime Convicted felon arrested following GNV shooting Staff Reports Jul 26, 2023Incident occurs at Come N Go store on NE 16th Avenue.
Crime Lake City Stop & Go robbed at gunpoint Staff Reports Jul 26, 2023Crime occurs at US Highway 90 gas station.
News Morriston man dies in motorcycle crash Staff Reports Jul 26, 2023Driver leaves County Road 464B in Marion County and collides with tree.
Government + Politics Gainesville asks court to stop GRU changes Camille Broadway Jul 25, 2023 City files lawsuit to oppose switch in GRU governance to five-person independent board
Health UF Health mobile stroke unit responds to first call Staff Reports Jul 25, 2023New stroke treatment unit now active in Gainesville.