BusinessUnited Way of North Central Florida to unveil new brand strategy Staff Reports Nov 12, 20240 commentsCommunity invited to brand reveal and ribbon-cutting event on Dec. 4.
Local LivingSafe Streets and Roads Community Workshop slated for Wednesday Staff Reports Nov 11, 20240 commentsAlachua County, city of Gainesville and UF seek public input on street safety.
Government + PoliticsRecount underway in Alachua County sheriff’s race J.C. Derrick Nov 11, 20240 commentsMachine recount triggered after initial count showed winning margin of 415 votes.
ElectionsNo contest: Gainesville, Alachua County easily pass 3 local referendums Seth Johnson Nov 6, 20241 commentLegal challenges will hold up two of the issues.
ElectionsGainesville voters denounce political animosity as they head to polls Seth Johnson Nov 5, 20241 commentLocals cite Amendment 4, GRU as top issues in ‘rough’ political season.
Government + PoliticsFrom No to Yes: Long changes stance on single-member districts Seth Johnson Nov 1, 202411 commentsRodney Long sees districts as chance for African Americans.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County to host Climate Summit Staff Reports Nov 1, 20240 commentsEvent to be held at Santa Fe College Blount Center in Gainesville.
Local LivingFood4Kids Backpack Program launches “Alachua County Food Fight” Staff Reports Nov 1, 20241 commentNovember challenge to raise funds to feed nearly 1,700 local children.
Local LivingAlachua County to hold “Honoring the Departed” ceremony on Thursday Staff Reports Nov 1, 20240 commentsCeremony to take place at Evergreen Cemetery.
Local LivingHistorical Marker Dedication Ceremony slated for Saturday Staff Reports Oct 31, 20241 commentAlachua County Community Remembrance Project to hold event at Monteocha Park
NewsAlachua County, Gainesville continue storm debris removal Staff Reports Oct 30, 20241 commentCrews aim to collect debris over next few weeks.
BusinessDerrick: Mainstreet growth defies national trends J.C. Derrick Oct 30, 20242 commentsExpansion brings print edition to 10,000 new homes, businesses.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates: Congressional District 3 Glory Reitz Oct 29, 20241 commentTom Wells challenges incumbent Kat Cammack.
Local LivingDayspring Missionary Baptist Church to host Endowment Scholarship Gala Staff Reports Oct 29, 20240 commentsEvent to increase size of Tiawana Mechele Wheeler Memorial Endowed Scholarship fund.
EducationAnnual event spotlights local afterschool programs Glory Reitz Oct 24, 20240 commentsChildren’s Trust of Alachua County and Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Florida partner for 4th annual event in Alachua County.
ElectionsAlachua County sets early voting record Glory Reitz Oct 23, 20242 commentsNearly 5,000 people voted each of first two days.
NewsMelrose property purchase, music venue project continues forward Seth Johnson Oct 23, 20249 commentsSale anticipated next week.
NewsGainey rejoins Four Corners Agreement with Bradford, Clay, Putnam sheriffs Seth Johnson Oct 22, 20240 commentsAgreement outlines enforcement in Melrose.
NewsSmashed home during Helene leaves Gainesville family searching Seth Johnson Oct 21, 20241 commentHelene proves worst storm for Alachua County.
Local LivingLocal calendar packed with Halloween events Lillian Hamman Oct 21, 20240 commentsEvents scheduled across Alachua County through Oct. 31.
HealthAging Matters: Seniors navigate Medicare changes Ronnie Lovler Oct 19, 20241 commentOpen enrollment brings myriad options.
Local LivingVolunteers gear up for Friends of the Library sale Lillian Hamman Oct 18, 20240 commentsFall sale to feature more than 500,000 items.
SportsOak Hall wins 4th straight title, joins GHS and Santa Fe as district champions Mike Ridaught Oct 17, 20240 commentsClass 1A State runner-up Branford wins Rural District 6, while number four seed Chiefland upsets Trenton to win Rural District 7.
BusinessInaugural ‘Cool Heroes’ giveaway nets Army vet free AC unit Seth Johnson Oct 17, 20241 commentWinner has also worked at P.K. Yonge for 24 years.