CrimeLake City man arrested after traffic collision injures police officer Staff Reports May 13, 20240 commentsColumbia County Sheriff’s Office deputy apprehends suspect who flees accident scene on foot.
EducationMildred Russell dies after battle with cancer Seth Johnson May 13, 20242 commentsRussell served as minister, school board member.
CrimeFormer Bell teacher found guilty of capital sexual battery C.J. Gish May 13, 20240 commentsTeacher to be sentenced on July 30.
NewsGainesville man receives 2 life sentences for multiple robberies Staff Reports May 13, 20241 commentInvestigators tied man to nine robberies in Alachua County, one in Bradford County.
NewsOrange Park man dies in Levy County collision Staff Reports May 13, 20240 commentsWilliston man, Jacksonville man sustained serious injuries from Saturday crash.
Government + PoliticsGainesville fences Lynch Park as part of refresh efforts Seth Johnson May 10, 20241 commentMultiple homeless individuals moved from park to shelter.
NewsAlachua County monitors fiber installations, bans two subcontractors Seth Johnson May 10, 20243 commentsSubcontractors found violating installation requirements.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs passes final vote for Priest Theatre purchase Seth Johnson May 9, 20240 commentsAlcohol special permits receives first vote.
HealthHCA breaks ground on new hospital Glory Reitz May 9, 20245 commentsHealthcare corporation also celebrates grand opening of emergency room.
NewsChemical spill north of Gainesville on I-75 stops traffic Staff Reports May 9, 20240 commentsIncident occurs Thursday morning near southbound mile marker 391.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County hears initial budgets by constitutional officers Seth Johnson May 8, 20240 commentsCounty manager to present proposed budget in July.
EducationP.K. Yonge to open preschool this fall Staff Reports May 8, 20240 commentsFirst class will take 20 students.
EducationGNV4ALL receives $35K grant from Rosen Foundation C.J. Gish May 8, 20240 commentsOrlando philanthropist awards funds for Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center.
BusinessTikTok sues U.S. over potential ban Travis K. Kircher | World News Group May 8, 20240 commentsTikTok calls new law signed by President Joe Biden a violation of First Amendment.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis visits UF, touts Florida’s response to campus protests Seth Johnson May 8, 20245 commentsFlorida opens door for more transfer students.
EducationACPS maintains Newberry Elementary charter vote failed Glory Reitz May 7, 20245 commentsMarlowe: Newberry Commission to take next steps Monday.
Government + PoliticsGainesville enters budget season dependent on DeSantis appointments Seth Johnson May 7, 20243 commentsStaff presented two proposed budgets that hinge on utility funding.
Government + PoliticsChildren’s Trust allocates $250K for gun violence Glory Reitz May 7, 20243 commentsJoint meeting with county also covers literacy assessment update.
NewsDump truck crash injures Bell man Staff Reports May 7, 20240 commentsTire blowout causes truck to leave State Road 247, strikes tree.
NewsTrain collides with log truck in Lawtey Staff Reports May 7, 20240 commentsTrailer full of logs did not clear train tracks.
OutdoorsLand acquisition to add 290 acres to Goethe State Forest Staff Reports May 7, 20240 commentsLand spans Alachua, Levy counties.
EducationChiles Elementary employee earns state recognition Staff Reports May 7, 20240 commentsAngela Kelly receives $2,000 for her exceptional work with students.
Local NewsColumbia County school bus involved in 3-vehicle crash Staff Reports May 6, 20240 commentsOne driver transported for serious injuries.
NewsState rules Newberry Elementary School charter vote successful Glory Reitz, Seth Johnson May 6, 20248 commentsSchool district says it is awaiting state notification.