Business‘A renaissance for agriculture’: Newberry AgFoodTech Park to boost town’s future Glory Reitz Jul 5, 20240 commentsAg tech research incubator expected to generate 10 jobs per acre.
BusinessDerrick: Mainstreet celebrates 2 years in print J.C. Derrick Jul 5, 20240 commentsWins span editorial, business operations.
CrimeFlorida Department of Law Enforcement agents raid Alachua law office J.C. Derrick Jul 4, 20240 commentsSearch warrant details unknown.
Local NewsAlachua County homeless survey shows drop from 2023 Seth Johnson Jul 3, 20241 commentNumbers remain higher than 2022.
Government + PoliticsFlorida amends PACE program as cases continue at state Supreme Court Seth Johnson Jul 2, 20241 commentNew law began on July 1.
Local LivingGrace Baptist Church to host emergency preparedness seminar Staff Reports Jul 2, 20240 commentsEvent to teach attendees how to respond to natural or man-made disasters.
Local LivingAlachua County announces landscape fertilizer ban in effect Staff Reports Jul 2, 20240 commentsFertilizers with nitrogen and phosphorus are prohibited from July through February.
NewsGainesville’s CWA union ‘fighting to survive’ with looming August deadline Seth Johnson Jul 1, 202412 commentsUnions across Florida struggling after new 2023 law.
NewsAlachua County receives $1.4M to design “Paths to Opportunity” project Staff Reports Jul 1, 20240 commentsCounty to address SW 20th Avenue corridor near UF and UF Health Shands Hospital.
News‘I’m going to break your hand’: Athletes recount unwanted touching from water polo coach Matthew Cupelli Jun 28, 20242 commentsAthletes say coach drunkenly touched player’s face, coerced hugs.
SponsoredGood in Gainesville: City, county tackle housing challenges Eric Godet Sr. Jun 27, 20240 commentsRecent moves combat increasing cost of living.
SportsFamily, passion attracts Surrency back to coach Hawthorne baseball Mike Ridaught Jun 26, 20240 commentsLongtime mayor, city commissioner coached Hornets from 2004-2011.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County votes on Hawthorne codes, expanded language access Seth Johnson Jun 25, 20241 commentCommissioners OK phase 2 for language access policy.
Local LivingAging Matters: Dementia numbers, awareness on upswing Ronnie Lovler Jun 22, 20240 commentsSeniors with dementia, caregivers face intertwined challenges
NewsChildren’s Trust approves unallocated funds, tentative budget Glory Reitz Jun 20, 20241 comment$1.6 million left from last year being allocated for three goals.
ElectionsHere’s who qualified for Alachua County’s 2024 elections J.C. Derrick Jun 14, 20245 commentsFields now set for August, November elections.
SponsoredGood in Gainesville: Public safety infrastructure grows Eric Godet Sr. Jun 14, 20240 commentsSeveral new facilities open with more on the way.
NewsDeSantis vetoes $14.8M in Alachua County funds, OKs $38M land purchase for UF Seth Johnson Jun 13, 202412 commentsHigh Springs police, Newberry wastewater, Gainesville HazMat all axed.
BusinessEmails: Celebration Pointe owes $780K in taxes Seth Johnson Jun 12, 202410 commentsCounty attorney calls bankruptcies “far from routine.”
NewsWater polo coach fired from GHS, banned from UF campus Matthew Cupelli Jun 11, 20241 commentSchool district: No student allegations made at GHS.
NewsConstruction starting on NW 23rd Avenue until end of year Seth Johnson Jun 11, 20240 commentsProject costs $9.4 million for 1.7 miles of road.
NewsUF fires water polo coach after allegedly being ‘overly touchy’ with players Matthew Cupelli Jun 10, 20247 commentsCoach has also led GHS water polo teams since 2013.
EducationWilliams Elementary prepares for IB PYP Glory Reitz Jun 7, 20243 commentsWhole-school magnet to begin in fall.
NewsGPD to host gun buyback Saturday Glory Reitz Jun 5, 20244 commentsDonors can trade guns for gift cards, no questions asked.