NewsAlachua County monitors fiber installations, bans two subcontractors Seth Johnson May 10, 20243 commentsSubcontractors found violating installation requirements.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County hears initial budgets by constitutional officers Seth Johnson May 8, 20240 commentsCounty manager to present proposed budget in July.
Government + PoliticsChildren’s Trust allocates $250K for gun violence Glory Reitz May 7, 20243 commentsJoint meeting with county also covers literacy assessment update.
OutdoorsLand acquisition to add 290 acres to Goethe State Forest Staff Reports May 7, 20240 commentsLand spans Alachua, Levy counties.
EducationKids in the Woods participants grow up, graduate Suzette Cook | UF/IFAS May 6, 20240 commentsProgram sparked conservation interest at young ages.
CrimeHigh Springs police nab serial pharmacy robber Staff Reports May 4, 20240 commentsInvestigation included numerous local, state agencies.
SportsBuchholz captures district title with 6-0 victory Seth Johnson May 4, 20240 commentsLightning delay paused game in fourth inning.
EducationPace Center for Girls receives $100K State Farm grant Staff Reports May 4, 20241 commentSome funding will support Alachua County scholarships.
NewsFamily, friends remember teens killed in fatal Waldo crash J.C. Derrick May 2, 202417 commentsThree services planned for this weekend.
NewsArcher citizen angst grows over concrete batch plant Glory Reitz May 2, 20243 commentsNotice failure in March left application stagnant.
EducationSanta Fe College announces Clemons retirement J.C. Derrick May 2, 20240 commentsCollege launches national search for fundraising leader.
Government + PoliticsHawthorne talks parks, code enforcement with Alachua County Seth Johnson Apr 30, 20240 commentsCity asks for wastewater project assistance.
SponsoredProtecting Our Elderly: Combating Money Fraud Scams Pamela Marshall-Koons Apr 30, 20240 commentsProtect yourself from financial exploitation.
NewsGainesville man sentenced to prison for school shooting threat Staff Reports Apr 30, 20241 commentDaniel Dominguez receives three years for October 2023 Instagram post.
NewsSBAC to explore using properties for housing Seth Johnson Apr 29, 20244 commentsSchool board, BOCC also discuss literacy, parks, gun violence
News7 injured when 2 vehicles crash into disabled semi on I-75 Staff Reports Apr 29, 20240 commentsA three-vehicle collision Sunday afternoon on I-75 involving a disabled tractor-trailer seriously injured a Kenner, Louisiana woman and injured six other people north of Gainesville. According […]
NewsFire destroys RV, passenger vehicle on US 301 Staff Reports Apr 29, 20240 commentsMultiple units respond to Saturday blaze south of Waldo.
SponsoredGood in Gainesville: Businesses break ground in Alachua Eric Godet Sr. Apr 26, 20240 commentsRegion grows reputation for talent, innovation, opportunity.
Government + PoliticsGainesville approves five emergency response projects Seth Johnson Apr 26, 20240 commentsFacility needs outpacing funding, city staff said.
Local LivingAlachua County Arts Council to host third annual Artists Conference Staff Reports Apr 23, 20240 commentsFree conference registration ends on April 26.
Government + PoliticsNewberry passes first reading of big box store zoning in progress Glory Reitz Apr 23, 20240 commentsCommission also requests to cancel joint meeting with BOCC.
Education20 students surprised with new laptops Gary Nelson Apr 20, 20240 commentsSurprise came after completion of nine-week course.
NewsVehicle fleeing Florida Highway Patrol at time of deadly Waldo crash J.C. Derrick Apr 20, 20249 commentsCause of accident still under investigation.
FeaturedDerrick: We need more public notice, not less J.C. Derrick Apr 16, 20241 commentGainesville considering future of printed notices.