Government + PoliticsHigh Springs Commission raises millage 27% over rollback rate Seth Johnson Sep 25, 20230 commentsManager says flat rate would result in layoffs.
Local NewsJust Income named Justice Innovation Prize finalist C.J. Gish Sep 25, 20231 commentGainesville nonprofit financially assists formerly incarcerated people to break cycle of recidivism.
FeaturedAlachua County to vote on $751M budget, pulling public notices Seth Johnson Sep 25, 20232 commentsCounty also considering buying land near Watermelon Pond.
NewsPickup hits, kills Lake City bicyclist Staff Reports Sep 25, 20234 commentsCollision occurs on State Road 47 in Columbia County.
NewsUF’s Ferl leads national panel on space research Joe Kays Sep 24, 20231 commentPanel released report to guide next decade of research.
NewsAlachua County adds bus route to Jonesville Staff Reports Sep 22, 20231 commentRoute paid for by fees on new development.
Government + PoliticsGNV, state hold GRU lawsuit hearing Seth Johnson Sep 22, 20236 commentsState officials say Gainesville is suing the wrong people.
CrimeGainesville couple arrested in toddler’s death Staff Reports Sep 22, 20230 commentsMom and boyfriend apprehended in Georgia after leaving twin 3-year-olds alone for eight hours.
NewsHurricane Idalia’s ag damage estimated at over $78M Kirsten Romaguera Rabin | UF/IFAS Sep 22, 20230 commentsUF/IFAS releases preliminary assessment.
Government + PoliticsGainesville property taxes to leap 29% over rollback rate Seth Johnson Sep 21, 20239 commentsTax increase fills budget hole following GRU transfer reduction.
Government + PoliticsGNV delays Boltin Center vote for design plans Seth Johnson Sep 21, 20232 commentsCenter to return in November after community input session.
EducationACPS maintains safety goals Glory Reitz Sep 21, 20230 commentsDistrict security chief promotes early intervention and preparedness.
NewsAuburndale man dies in Columbia County crash Staff Reports Sep 21, 20230 commentsSingle-vehicle accident occurs on County Road 240.
NewsMissing North Port kids stopped on I-75 in Alachua Staff Reports Sep 21, 20232 commentsAlachua County Sheriff’s deputies stop siblings in stolen vehicle.
BusinessFed keeps interest rates flat for now Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Sep 21, 20230 commentsFederal Reserve has raised interest rates 11 times since March 2022.
EducationACPS to optimize transportation Glory Reitz Sep 20, 20231 commentDirector of transportation said changes will help fix staffing shortages and save money.
NewsCCSO deputy cleared in fatal Lake City shooting Staff Reports Sep 20, 20230 commentsFDLE independent investigation states deputy acted lawfully in domestic disturbance call.
EducationCommunity members defend GHS club Glory Reitz Sep 20, 20235 commentsNew sub-club of Pre-collegiate Club came with confusion and controversy, but community members insist it should stay.
EducationDegreechoices names UF third best value for money Staff Reports Sep 20, 20230 commentsStudy analyzed data from 400 universities and colleges based off degree cost and eventual graduate earnings.
Government + PoliticsBOCC narrows focus of future inclusionary zoning Seth Johnson Sep 19, 20233 commentsCommissioners spoke against a blanket policy.
CrimeACSO arrests Ocala man connected with park shooting Staff Reports Sep 19, 20231 commentDeputies locate vehicle missing from Cynthia Chestnut Park homicide.
NewsStarke woman dies in 2-vehicle crash near Melrose Staff Reports Sep 19, 20230 commentsCollision occurs on State Road 26.
EducationSchool board to workshop bus routes Glory Reitz Sep 19, 20232 commentsDistrict plans to eliminate courtesy stops and revamp magnet hub stops.
NewsVan hits, kills pedestrian on US 301 north of Starke Staff Reports Sep 19, 20236 commentsDriver unable to see woman walking along road due to night conditions.