ElectionsSouls to the Polls readies voters for primary elections Seth Johnson Aug 17, 20240 commentsCandidates show up for stump speeches.
Government + PoliticsOne-off election format? How Alachua County single-member districts work Seth Johnson Aug 16, 20244 commentsVoters in District 1 and 3 to select commissioners from designated areas in November.
HealthUF Health cuts ribbon on Eastside urgent care center Glory Reitz Aug 14, 20240 commentsClinic to open on Thursday.
ElectionsMeet the candidates: Alachua County Commission District 1 Seth Johnson Aug 14, 20242 commentsIncumbent Mary Alford faces Liz Doebler, DeJeon Cain.
Government + PoliticsCornell elected to Florida Association of Counties Board of Directors Staff Reports Aug 13, 20240 commentsAlachua County commissioner to oversee association’s policy efforts, initiatives.
NewsChildren’s Trust approves gun violence funding rollover Glory Reitz Aug 13, 20240 commentsBoard also approves $600,000 for youth health organizations.
Local LivingGainesville High’s class of ‘59 meets for 65th reunion Glory Reitz Aug 10, 20243 commentsClassmates plan to end long run of reunions.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates: Congressional District 3 GOP primary J.C. Derrick Aug 7, 20246 commentsTwo candidates vying for Republican nomination.
Local NewsDeSantis warns that waters will continue to rise in North Florida Seth Johnson Aug 6, 20240 commentsGovernor called storm ‘salt in the wounds’ after Idalia.
NewsWet roads, fallen tree leave 3 dead from Hurricane Debby Seth Johnson Aug 5, 20241 commentSlow moving storm could bring up to 20 inches of rain.
BusinessDerrick: Pushing back on misinformation J.C. Derrick Aug 5, 20242 commentsOpen access to fact-based news is more important than ever.
Local NewsAlachua County issues evacuation order, opens shelters Glory Reitz Aug 4, 20240 commentsSchools, government buildings close Monday.
NewsDebby expected to make landfall as Category 1 hurricane J.C. Derrick Aug 3, 20240 commentsLandfall expected around 2 a.m. Monday.
Local NewsAlachua County declares state of emergency, offers sandbags J.C. Derrick Aug 3, 20241 commentMultiple sandbag locations operating all day Saturday.
NewsPotential Tropical Cyclone Four projected to hit this weekend C.J. Gish Aug 2, 20240 commentsStorm could drop four to six inches of rainfall in North Central Florida.
NewsEmergency preparedness declaration issued for Invest 97L C.J. Gish Aug 1, 20240 commentsTropical disturbance strengthens and should hit Florida this weekend.
Government + PoliticsGainesville funds police raises, covers part of Hippodrome shortfall Seth Johnson Aug 1, 20242 commentsCity also amends public nuisance ordinances.
SponsoredGood in Gainesville: Local healthcare options grow Eric Godet Sr. Jul 31, 20240 commentsNew facilities boost Gainesville's reputation as a healthcare destination.
NewsLocal homeless services nonprofits get $776K in grant cycle Seth Johnson Jul 30, 20240 commentsFunds sent through Continuum of Care.
Florida FindsFlorida Finds: Matheson History Museum opens voting exhibits Ronnie Lovler Jul 29, 20240 commentsTraveling, local exhibits offer glimpse into voting history.
Local LivingAlachua County releases bicentennial celebration survey Staff Reports Jul 24, 20240 commentsResidents can share thoughts on upcoming celebration.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua moves forward with 200-acre development Glory Reitz Jul 22, 20241 commentCommission OKs proposed hike in millage rate.
Government + PoliticsGainesville reallocates nearly $3 million in ARPA as federal deadline nears Seth Johnson Jul 19, 20241 commentSenior housing project debated after funding issues.
Local LivingAlachua County asks residents to embrace weeds for bees Staff Reports Jul 19, 20240 commentsNew iNaturalist app helps distinguish what plants allow pollinators to thrive.