Government + PoliticsGainesville aims to fix evaluations flaws: ‘Process broke down’ Seth Johnson Feb 16, 20245 commentsAttorney, manager bristle at late evaluation.
NewsPolice arrest third teen for Lake City 12-year-old’s death J.C. Derrick Feb 16, 20240 commentsInvestigators not seeking additional suspects.
NewsTurkey Creek Forest house fire leaves one dead Staff Reports Feb 16, 20240 commentsFirefighters locate victim inside home.
EducationAnnual VEX Robotics Competition held at Lincoln Middle School Staff Reports Feb 15, 20240 commentsMore than 160 elementary and middle school students participate.
NewsGainesville redirects funds to deal with downtown homelessness Seth Johnson Feb 15, 20248 commentsCommissioners authorized $850,000 for homelessness, gun violence.
NewsTalk show host, former Santa Fe College professor Ward Scott dies C.J. Gish Feb 15, 20241 commentHost of Ward Scott Files podcast died last night.
NewsWorldwide military spending reaches all-time high, says think tank Staff Reports Feb 15, 20240 commentsMilitary spending has increased to more than $2 trillion worldwide over last year.
NewsGainesville man arrested on child porn charges Staff Reports Feb 15, 20240 commentsInvestigation finds suspect distributed, possessed child pornography on Snapchat.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County delegation bills advance, stall as session winds down Seth Johnson Feb 14, 20241 commentOne request impacts 2,658 acres in Alachua County.
Government + PoliticsMarlowe: Newberry will continue focus on balance, children Seth Johnson Feb 14, 20240 commentsState of City address held on Tuesday.
NewsConsumer prices ease slightly in January, government reports Staff Reports Feb 13, 20240 commentsThe Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday reported that the consumer price index for all items last month had increased 3.1 percent since January of 2023. The rate […]
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.