EducationNew pedestrian beacons installed at three area school crossings Staff Reports Oct 11, 2023Lake Forest Elementary, Kanapaha Middle and Eastside High receive crosswalk beacons.
Faith + InspirationZion Lutheran Church plans for a new sanctuary Glory Reitz Oct 10, 2023New design puts emphasis on acoustics and longevity.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County moves forward on new parking garage, special study Seth Johnson Oct 10, 2023Commission also discusses legislative priorities.
FeaturedFederal disaster center to open in Levy County on Wednesday Staff Reports Oct 10, 2023Farmers can speak with representatives in person.
CrimeThird arrest made in Lake City bank ATM theft Staff Reports Oct 10, 2023Three suspects ripped outdoor ATM machine from foundation at Ameris Bank.
NewsStampede injures 20 at UF candlelight vigil for Israel Glory Reitz Oct 9, 2023United for Israel Candlelight Vigil event disrupted.
NewsGainesville celebrates 4th annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Seth Johnson Oct 9, 2023Proclamations, songs and gifts mark occasion.
NewsChildren’s Trust of Alachua County plans funding implementation Glory Reitz Oct 9, 2023Trust also signed a contract for a new building to act as headquarters.
Government + PoliticsGainesville reviews updated Florida audit with 12 findings completed Seth Johnson Oct 9, 2023State conducted an 18-month review of 2022 audit.
CrimeStarke hit-and-run on US 301 kills Maryland man Staff Reports Oct 9, 2023White pickup truck flees scene.
NewsIsrael says Hamas has American hostages Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Oct 8, 2023U.S. officials still working to verify reports.
NewsHundreds dead after Hamas attacks Israel Travis K. Kircher | World News Group Oct 7, 2023Death toll expected to rise.
Local LivingTop 5 UF gameday eating experiences in Gainesville Olivia Hanna Oct 7, 2023A list of places to enjoy a bite before, during or after the game.
NewsChiefland man dies when drives into Suwannee River Staff Reports Oct 7, 2023Vehicle goes off US Highway 19 in Dixie County.
Government + PoliticsMember withdraws from GRU Authority Seth Johnson Oct 6, 2023Officials dispute member residency requirements
CrimeLake Butler man sentenced to life for 2022 murder C.J. Gish Oct 6, 2023Three people shot and one died from injuries in March 2022 incident.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs, Williston receive $700K from development grant Staff Reports Oct 6, 2023DeSantis awards over $8.7 million to nine rural Florida communities.
NewsGainesville motorcyclist killed in collision Staff Reports Oct 6, 2023Car turns in front of motorcycle on SW 75th Avenue.
EducationAlachua County school district removes book for sexual material Glory Reitz Oct 5, 2023Complaint opens concerns about book bans, parents’ rights.
HealthCDC stops printing new COVID-19 vaccination cards Johanna Huebscher | World News Group Oct 5, 2023Patients may still obtain the card for their vaccination records.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs plan for delayed solar array near Archer Seth Johnson Oct 5, 2023Site will produce electricity for Gainesville Regional Utilities.
EducationUF establishes Florida Semiconductor Institute to help chip production Karen Dooley | UF Oct 5, 2023Federal government investing billions to return semiconductor manufacturing to U.S.
CrimeDunnellon man killed in hit-and-run north of Bronson Staff Reports Oct 5, 2023Victim found lying along NE 110th Lane in Levy County.
Government + PoliticsNew Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority seated, takes first actions Seth Johnson Oct 4, 2023Authority set logistics for meetings moving forward.