NewsDeSantis declares state of emergency over severe weather J.C. Derrick Jan 9, 20241 commentStorms moving from Panhandle toward North Central Florida.
NewsFDA approves Florida to import cheaper Canadian prescription drugs Staff Reports Jan 5, 20240 commentsProgram will save state up to $180 million in first year.
EducationUF establishes Florida Semiconductor Institute to help chip production Karen Dooley | UF Oct 5, 20231 commentFederal government investing billions to return semiconductor manufacturing to U.S.
EducationScientist 3D model endangered mussels for training Jerald Pinson | Florida Museum of Natural History Sep 9, 20230 commentsU.S. serves as global hot spot for mussel biodiversity.
National NewsBiden lands at GNV airport, visits Live Oak Seth Johnson Sep 2, 20239 commentsLocals line fence to catch glimpse of presidential plane.
Local NewsNewberry approves road agreement with FDOT Glory Reitz Aug 29, 20230 commentsThe commission also moved forward with county waste agreement.
NewsOfficials: Take Idalia seriously J.C. Derrick Aug 27, 20231 commentStorm expected to hit Florida's Gulf Coast as a Category 2 hurricane.
EducationCollege Board, Florida Ed spar over AP Psychology Christina Grube | World News Group Aug 7, 20230 commentsCourse modified to comply with state's Parental Rights in Education Act.
NewsNew leprosy and malaria cases found in Florida Jeremy Abegg-Guzman | World News Group Aug 3, 20230 commentsFifth of nationwide leprosy cases found in Florida.
Government + PoliticsGainesville asks court to stop GRU changes Camille Broadway Jul 25, 20239 comments City files lawsuit to oppose switch in GRU governance to five-person independent board
EducationTeachers, UF to team up on agriculture lesson plans Staff Reports Jul 23, 20230 commentsFlorida high school science teachers and UF researchers will build lesson plans to help students understand agriculture.
BusinessLow unemployment, open jobs combine in GNV Seth Johnson Jul 21, 20230 commentsNation deals with loss of workers.
NewsTrump, DeSantis lead Republican candidates in fundraising Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Jul 17, 20230 commentsTrump raised $35 million while DeSantis took in $20 million in second quarter.
NewsFlorida farmers see watermelon highs, citrus lows Seth Johnson Jul 14, 20230 commentsCalifornia surpasses Florida in orange production.
NewsUF researchers examine cooling rental market Brittany Sylvestri | UF Jul 12, 20230 commentsNational reports indicate rent growth decreasing, but Florida may not see price decline for a while.
NewsFlorida to crack down on certain driver’s licenses Staff Reports Jul 5, 202312 commentsLaw enforcement ready to enforce.
Government + PoliticsCounty pushes back on PACE program Seth Johnson Jun 9, 20234 commentsState agency continues operations despite lack of agreements.
EducationFlorida bans social media on school district devices Lauren Canterberry | World News Group May 10, 20230 commentsGov. Ron DeSantis signs four education bills into law on Tuesday.
NewsGovernor proposes $479 million I-75 project Seth Johnson Feb 6, 20236 commentsLocal senator calls project ‘temporary.’
FeaturedMillions coming to local area for broadband Mainstreet Daily News Feb 2, 20231 commentGrants part of $144 million for broadband internet expansion.
State News FloridaNicole downgraded but still wallops Florida Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Nov 10, 20220 commentsPower outages affect more than 300,000 in Florida on Thursday.
ElectionsFamiliar faces retain state, U.S. House seats C.J. Gish, Taryn Ashby Nov 8, 20220 commentsIncumbents Cammack, Perry, Clemons and Hinson re-elected on Tuesday.
NewsFlorida agriculture takes $1.56 billion hit Taryn Ashby Oct 26, 20220 commentsUF economists predict losses from Hurricane Ian’s aftermath.
FeaturedHigh Springs strike team recalls Ian devastation Seth Johnson Oct 12, 20222 commentsLocal personnel deployed for 7 days to South Florida.