Government + PoliticsGRU Authority plans for more meetings in first workshop Seth Johnson Nov 16, 2023Manager said more meetings needed to deliver business transformation.
NewsMan drowns in Duval Park pond after fleeing police Staff Reports Nov 16, 2023Gainesville Police officers attempt traffic stop of stolen scooter.
Government + PoliticsEastman’s housing proposal next heads to Gainesville City Commission Seth Johnson Nov 15, 2023Proposal would lower minimum lot sizes for single-family homes.
NewsAlachua County allows social media comments in 30-day trial Staff Reports Nov 15, 2023County shut down comments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NewsPaynes Prairie plane crash kills pilot Staff Reports Nov 15, 2023Small single-engine plane located late Tuesday afternoon.
EducationCommunity maintains issues with proposed school rezoning Glory Reitz Nov 15, 2023Several parents express dissatisfaction with current plans.
NewsSmall plane goes down in Paynes Prairie Staff Reports Nov 14, 2023Search crews locate wreckage around 5:15 p.m.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County Commission selects Alford as next chair Seth Johnson Nov 14, 2023Commissioner Chuck Chestnut will serve as vice chair.
NewsAAA projects over 55 million Americans to travel for Thanksgiving Staff Reports Nov 14, 2023Holiday forecast marks 2.3 percent increase over last year.
National NewsSupreme Court justices sign code of ethics Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Nov 14, 2023Congress called for justices to subscribe to code of ethics following questionable incidents.
Local NewsNewberry to go ahead with bidding, request traffic circle on SW 15th Avenue Glory Reitz Nov 14, 2023City also to save $127,000, 120 days on water main change.
Government + PoliticsGainesville’s finance director resigns after putting city audits on track Seth Johnson Nov 13, 2023Wang will leave the city in December.
EducationSasse announces $5.4 million for strategic funding awardees Staff Reports Nov 13, 2023Funding initiative designed to advance interdisciplinary scholarship and student experience.
NewsAlachua Conservation Trust receives $25M from USDA Staff Reports Nov 13, 2023Funds go toward Lake to Lagoon project in partnership with Volusia, Lake and Flagler counties.
NewsGainesville man dies in State Road 24 head-on crash Staff Reports Nov 13, 2023Three people injured in second vehicle.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to transition defunct utility board into sustainability advisors Seth Johnson Nov 10, 2023Board no longer needed after GRU transition.
NewsAlachua Lions Club breaks ground on expanded Boy Scout building Seth Johnson Nov 10, 2023Current cabin built in 1984.
CrimeUFPD arrests student for vandalizing pro-Israel sign J.C. Derrick Nov 10, 202324-year-old faces 3-year ban from campus
BusinessAlachua County bed tax hits record $8.2 million Seth Johnson Nov 10, 2023 Visitors represent 26% of spending activity.
EducationHigh schoolers compete at UF in AI utility challenge Seth Johnson Nov 9, 2023Students tasked to design an AI smart grid.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools to lower magnet acceptance requirements Glory Reitz Nov 9, 2023Half of students will be chosen through lottery system, up from 25%.
NewsWindsor Court Apartments fire damages four units Staff Reports Nov 9, 2023No injuries reported in Thursday morning blaze.
NewsCantore’s live reports in Cedar Key delivered lesson on storm surge danger Suzette Cook | UF/IFAS Nov 9, 2023The Weather Channel meteorologist reported from UF/IFAS building during Hurricane Idalia.
NewsMicanopy students take home 100 laptops Glory Reitz Nov 8, 2023AT&T and Human IT to donate another 100 to Hawthorne students next week.