NewsLawmakers vote to open probe into Gainesville bond delay Seth Johnson Oct 18, 20234 commentsDelay resulted in an extra $2.9 million cost to city.
EducationSchool board pushes final rezoning vote to January Glory Reitz Oct 18, 20230 commentsMcNealy, Rockwell and McGraw say process needs more time.
NewsMarion County deputy hits, kills Gainesville bicyclist Staff Reports Oct 18, 20232 commentsCollision occurs along State Road 200 in Ocala.
Government + PoliticsStudy: Alachua County arts, culture generates more than $189 million Seth Johnson Oct 18, 20230 commentsAlachua County took part in a nationwide study with 353 participants.
EducationAlachua County School Board weighs Andrew’s future Glory Reitz Oct 18, 20234 commentsBoard votes against conducting superintendent search.
News5 candidates to run for Clemons’ seat in Florida House Seth Johnson Oct 17, 20233 commentsFour of five candidates are Gainesville residents.
EducationSchool board examines trend data, superintendent priorities Glory Reitz Oct 17, 20230 commentsDistrict to focus on discipline, achievement, mental health and more.
NewsFBI says terror threats increasing in U.S. since Israel-Hamas war Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Oct 17, 20230 commentsMost threats have been labeled as not credible.
EducationSchool board members raise diversity questions over rezoning Glory Reitz Oct 16, 20232 commentsDistrict staff and contractors present on process and predicted impact.
Government + PoliticsGainesville PRCA Department receives perfect accreditation score Staff Reports Oct 16, 20230 commentsDepartment achieved all 154 reaccreditation standards.
NewsFlorida cuts park passes, hunting, fishing licenses by 50% J.C. Derrick Oct 14, 20232 commentsDiscounted rates start Saturday.
NewsRick Scott voices support for new Alachua County sheriff Seth Johnson Oct 13, 20233 commentsSouth Dakota governor also speaks at Republican event.
NewsUpdate: Missing Levy County teen found safe Staff Reports Oct 12, 20230 commentsGirl last seen in Morriston.
NewsGainesville Jewish community worries for friends, family in Israel Glory Reitz Oct 12, 20230 commentsLocal leaders say almost all Jews have Israeli or Palestinian family in harm’s way.
NewsNew Alachua County sheriff talks goals, challenges C.J. Gish Oct 12, 20230 commentsGainey says 21 departed ASCO employees are returning.
NewsFlorida Museum receives $99K NAGPRA grant for repatriation efforts Jerald Pinson | Florida Museum of Natural History Oct 12, 20230 commentsMuseums nationwide have returned 1.86 million funerary items and remains to Native American tribes.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools to finish community input on rezoning Glory Reitz Oct 11, 20231 commentWorkshop set for Monday to precede Tuesday’s first reading of proposed zones.
EducationU.S. high school ACT scores drop to three-decade low Lauren Canterberry | World News Group Oct 11, 20230 commentsCollege admissions test scores drop for sixth straight year.
CrimeSecond arrest made for Lake City 12-year-old’s murder Staff Reports Oct 11, 20230 commentsShooting occurred on Aug. 24.
CrimeGainesville police charge suspect for pedestrian death at Butler Plaza Staff Reports Oct 11, 20232 commentsWoman arrested for theft, new charges to be added later.
EducationNew pedestrian beacons installed at three area school crossings Staff Reports Oct 11, 20230 commentsLake Forest Elementary, Kanapaha Middle and Eastside High receive crosswalk beacons.
Faith + InspirationZion Lutheran Church plans for a new sanctuary Glory Reitz Oct 10, 20231 commentNew design puts emphasis on acoustics and longevity.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County moves forward on new parking garage, special study Seth Johnson Oct 10, 20232 commentsCommission also discusses legislative priorities.
FeaturedFederal disaster center to open in Levy County on Wednesday Staff Reports Oct 10, 20230 commentsFarmers can speak with representatives in person.