Education School Board passes budget for 2024 Glory Reitz Sep 11, 2023Reapportioned funding shrank the budget by $4.5 million since initial plan.
News Union County collision claims Glen St. Mary man Staff Reports Sep 11, 2023Van crosses lane on State Road 121 and hits tractor-trailer near Raiford.
Education SF honors longtime supporter, hosts groundbreaking Seth Johnson Sep 11, 2023New Cellon Institute to house welding, HVAC, advanced manufacturing.
Education UF adds new VP for PK-12, Pre-Bachelors programs Staff Reports Sep 11, 2023Dr. Penny Schwinn to fill newly created role that will extend UF’s impact into Florida’s classrooms.
News One Nation One Project calls for Phase 2 projects Glory Reitz Sep 11, 2023Initiative has up to $200,000 in ARPA funds to give out.
Education Scientist 3D model endangered mussels for training Jerald Pinson | Florida Museum of Natural History Sep 9, 2023U.S. serves as global hot spot for mussel biodiversity.
News DeSantis visits Chiefland, awards $1.6 million Seth Johnson Sep 8, 2023Governor hands out 9 checks for Idalia recovery.
Government + Politics County asks GNV to reconsider Thelma Boltin Center Seth Johnson Sep 8, 2023 City plans to take next steps on Sept. 21.
News SF College to hold groundbreaking for Cellon Institute Staff Reports Sep 8, 2023New facility will be for skilled trades, advanced manufacturing classes.
Featured GNV votes to raise GRU rates, property taxes Seth Johnson Sep 7, 2023Budget relies on 29% property tax increase.
Government + Politics GNV alters 794 lots, substandard parcel criteria Seth Johnson Sep 7, 2023Changes give developers more leeway on small lots.
News Suspicious device found at Quality Inn in Lake City Staff Reports Sep 7, 2023Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad dispatched to evaluate device.
Local Living Steve Spurrier speaks at Empty Bowls Glory Reitz Sep 7, 2023Bread of the Mighty fundraiser draws over 170 people.
News DeSantis appoints new sheriff of Alachua County C.J. Gish Sep 7, 2023Gainesville native Emery Gainey selected to fill position in for departing Clovis Watson.
Sports ACPS enacts clear bag policy for football games Staff Reports Sep 7, 2023Safety procedures start immediately.
Education UF increases research spending to record $1.25B Staff Reports Sep 7, 2023Fiscal year 2023 spending up 15 percent over 2022.
Government + Politics Newberry passes tentative budget Glory Reitz Sep 7, 2023Commissioners table compensation plan after split vote without tie-breaking member.
Education Wall Street Journal names UF No. 1 public institution Staff Reports Sep 6, 2023New formula focuses on student’s chances of graduating on time, salaries earned after graduation.
Education School board examines LGBTQ+ guide draft Glory Reitz Sep 6, 2023Guide will undergo continuous revisions as an operational document.
Education School board hashes out budget priorities Glory Reitz Sep 6, 2023Special budget meeting produces some clarity, discussion of staff’s work
Government + Politics BOCC provides one-year extension for GRACE program Seth Johnson Sep 6, 2023County wants to consider new structure for program going forward.
Sports Buchholz grad reaches US Open semifinals Mike Ridaught Sep 6, 2023Ben Shelton to face world No. 2 Novak Djokovic on Friday.
Government + Politics County tax collector sued, BOCC aids in defense Seth Johnson Sep 5, 2023State agency also sued at least nine other tax collectors.
Government + Politics GNV’s Eastman named to Florida League of Cities Staff Reports Sep 5, 2023Gainesville commissioner appointed to serve on Municipal Administration Committee.