Need-to-know information for parents, students as school year approaches
Aug 6, 2025
Summer break is quickly winding down for students in Alachua County, as the first day of classes for the 2025-26 school year is on Monday, Aug. […]
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Need-to-know information for parents, students as school year approaches
Summer break is quickly winding down for students in Alachua County, as the first day of classes for the 2025-26 school year is on Monday, Aug. […]
New Hawthorne Library on schedule to open in early 2026
Aug 6, 2025
10,000-square-foot building budgeted for $3.5 million.
Hawthorne reviews potential property purchases, code enforcement software
Aug 6, 2025
City will seek new accounting services.
FBI report finds violent crime dropped nearly 5% in 2024
Aug 6, 2025
Roughly 70% of violent crime was aggravated assaults.
UF/IFAS researcher stresses importance of milk pasteurization
Aug 6, 2025
Recent sickness from raw milk-related infections climbs in Florida.
Animal control services may shift to Alachua County Sheriff Office
Aug 5, 2025
Alachua County currently handles cases for animal abuse, dog fights and strays through its Animal Services Department, but county officials gave tentative approval to shift these […]
Alachua GOP letter argues city commissioner escalated hostility at SBAC meeting
Aug 5, 2025
Letter states Casey Willits contributed to tension against citizen speaking.
Florida DOGE to audit Alachua County offices next week
Aug 5, 2025
State letter includes 51 informational requests.
UF researchers discover there’s something fishy going on with great white sharks
Aug 5, 2025
Study reveals only 20,000 great white sharks remain worldwide.
Citizen’s threat of suit shines light on redacted public records in Alachua
Aug 4, 2025
City takes four months to release full record.
UF to hold summer commencement ceremonies
Aug 4, 2025
Over 3,000 expected to graduate Friday and Saturday
Williston man, 42, dies in 2-vehicle collision in Levy County
Aug 4, 2025
Three people in van sustain minor injuries.
Florida education secretary says SBAC violated state law at meeting
Aug 1, 2025
Issue started with comments on Hulk Hogan’s death.
High Springs voters to determine Sunday alcohol policy
Aug 1, 2025
Commission approves second reading of Nov. 4 ballot.
“City of musical champions”: Hawthorne schools resurrect band programs
Aug 1, 2025
Middle/high school to offer band for first time since 2018, Shell Elementary first ever.
‘This mistake was mine alone’: Rockwell again apologizes for Hulk Hogan comments
Aug 1, 2025
School board approves tentative millage, budget.
Gainesville groups gather to rebuke DeSantis audit, property tax plans
Jul 31, 2025
Two-day state audit already underway.
Gainesville career armed criminal receives 15-year prison sentence
Jul 31, 2025
James Mobley receives sentence for numerous felony drug convictions, possession of
School Board of Alachua County to address 3 open questions in coming year
Jul 31, 2025
Rezoning delayed as charter school appeal continues.
Veteran Alachua County Public Schools teacher gears up for new school year
Jul 31, 2025
Kim Gregg specializes in students with special needs at Parker Elementary School.
Gunman’s name released in Alachua County Sheriff’s deputy-involved shooting
Jul 31, 2025
Incident took place on Tuesday in an apartment near University of Florida.
Newberry proposes 6.0623 millage for 2025-26 fiscal year
Jul 30, 2025
Commission approves $2.2 million loan to Newberry Community School.
Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Friday
Jul 30, 2025
Monthlong holiday will continue through Aug. 31