Government + PoliticsGainesville finalizes open container ban with two special districts Seth Johnson Oct 26, 2023New regulations to start Jan. 1.
Government + PoliticsGot potholes? New Alachua County map shows road renovations through 2032 Seth Johnson Oct 26, 2023County starts work with a tripled road budget.
Government + PoliticsClemons calls for Gainesville mayor to resign, Ward says ‘no’ Seth Johnson Oct 26, 2023Representative said a coverup is underway.
Government + PoliticsAlachua breaks ground on new wellfield Glory Reitz Oct 26, 2023Project to double city’s current water supply capacity.
NewsReports suggest antisemitic crimes spiking since Israel-Hamas war Christina Grube | World News Group Oct 26, 2023Antisemitic incidents rise nearly 400 percent since war started.
NewsCammack joins unanimous GOP speaker vote J.C. Derrick Oct 25, 2023Mike Johnson emerged as surprise candidate.
Government + PoliticsLocal officials bring projects, concerns to state representatives Seth Johnson Oct 25, 2023Annual legislative delegation meeting held at Santa Fe College.
NewsGainesville Fire Rescue responds to medium-rise building fire Staff Reports Oct 25, 2023Resident and cat treated for smoke inhalation.
NewsShots fired near Lake Butler Elementary leads to “shelter in place” action Staff Reports Oct 25, 2023Nearby property owner fired two shots to scare off birds.
NewsAlachua County delegation to meet at Santa Fe, discuss priorities Seth Johnson Oct 24, 2023Annual delegation meeting set for 1:30 p.m.
NewsNew Hamilton Center head promises independence J.C. Derrick Oct 24, 2023Will Inboden lays out vision for role at UF
EducationGainesville startup aims to teach students inquiry skills Seth Johnson Oct 24, 2023Program uses ‘sandbox’ to guide lessons through student input.
NewsNewberry to reevaluate solar regulations Glory Reitz Oct 24, 2023Solar company’s land acquisition has sparked citizen concerns.
NewsMcNealy to speak at GNV4ALL meeting Staff Reports Oct 24, 2023Meeting scheduled at Metcalfe Elementary.
Government + PoliticsAnother lawsuit targets new Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority Seth Johnson Oct 23, 2023Lawsuit names city of Gainesville, mayor as defendants.
Government + PoliticsJLAC rule nullifies state investigation into Gainesville bond delay Seth Johnson Oct 23, 2023Lawmakers failed to pass motion despite 6-4 vote.
NewsMorriston man dies after motorcycle collides with deer Staff Reports Oct 23, 2023Incident occurs in Alachua County.
NewsMobile Disaster Recovery Centers to schedule stops in Levy County Staff Reports Oct 23, 2023Deadline to apply for Hurricane Idalia assistance is Nov. 29.
NewsLake City teen reported missing Staff Reports Oct 23, 2023Girl last seen on Sunday near Christa Circle.
CrimeGPD responds to armed robbery, shooting at Zaxby’s Staff Reports Oct 23, 2023Suspect fires gun at employees.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission approves $15K cut to manager’s salary Seth Johnson Oct 20, 2023Item was pulled from consent for discussion.
NewsGainesville man arrested after posting plans for school shooting on Instagram Staff Reports Oct 20, 2023Law enforcement locates suspect within city limits.
EducationEastside Head Start Center cuts ribbon on grant-funded playground Seth Johnson Oct 20, 2023New center opened in February 2023.
NewsFormer state rep sentenced for COVID relief fund fraud Staff Reports Oct 20, 2023Joseph Harding receives four months in federal prison.