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, 202410 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.
Local NewsImpact of new homelessness law remains unclear Glory Reitz Oct 17, 20241 commentMayor Ward says he expects little effect to city’s homelessness response.
NewsGainesville man, 50, dies in motorcycle crash Staff Reports Oct 17, 20241 commentCause of crash under investigation.
Local LivingFall Horticulture Expo set for Oct. 19 Staff Reports Oct 17, 20240 commentsAuthor Doug Tallamy to be keynote speaker.
ElectionsGeneral election early voting to start Oct. 21 Staff Reports Oct 16, 20240 commentsEight locations to be made available for Alachua County voters.
Government + PoliticsForward Focus: Eastern Alachua County 3-year initiative to start Staff Reports Oct 16, 20240 commentsCounty to hold community input session on Oct. 24 in Hawthorne.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County completes 10 flashing beacons for pedestrian safety Staff Reports Oct 16, 20240 commentsNew beacons installed at multiple locations.
BusinessMainstreet to double print distribution starting Oct. 30 Seth Johnson Oct 15, 20243 commentsSuccess of first delivery zone propels expansion.
Government + PoliticsNewberry passes initial reading on first community development district Glory Reitz Oct 15, 20240 commentsCommission also approves maximum guaranteed price for veterans memorial.
NewsI-75 motorhome crash injures 1 in Alachua County Staff Reports Oct 14, 20240 commentsTire fails and causes vehicle to travel off road, collides with trees.
EducationGainesville, Alachua County move forward with school speed cameras Seth Johnson Oct 11, 202410 commentsTickets could come for those driving 10+ over the speed limit.
NewsGRACE Marketplace CEO resigns, new interim appointed Staff Reports Oct 10, 20240 commentsDeCarmine spent 7 years leading homeless shelter.
Government + PoliticsMeet the Candidates: 8th Judicial Circuit State Attorney Glory Reitz Oct 10, 20240 commentsIncumbent Brian Kramer will face Yvens Pierre-Antoine for office.
NewsGainesville area avoids Hurricane Milton devastation C.J. Gish Oct 10, 20240 commentsMore than 3.3 million people reportedly without power in Florida.
NewsGainesville decides against curfew as Hurricane Milton draws near C.J. Gish, Seth Johnson Oct 9, 20240 commentsThe city of Gainesville considered a curfew during Hurricane Milton, projected to make landfall around midnight, to keep traffic at a minimum, but decided against it […]
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs homeless outreach Seth Johnson Oct 9, 20242 commentsBOCC also hears update on $133M construction, approves temporary use permit.