EducationNew ‘Frazer School’ to focus on competitive academics Glory Reitz Apr 13, 20244 commentsCurrent Buchholz math coach Will Frazer to direct school.
Local LivingKeep Alachua County Beautiful to host Great American Cleanup Staff Reports Apr 11, 20240 commentsEvent will be at multiple sites throughout county.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County moves public notices to website Seth Johnson Apr 9, 20241 commentPublic notices no longer appear in Gainesville Sun, state website.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County plans redo of 2022 single-member districts vote Seth Johnson Apr 9, 20247 commentsCommissioners approved starting a new ballot measure.
Local LivingGainesville to celebrate 50 years of Regional Transit System service Staff Reports Apr 8, 20241 commentEvent to be held at RTS Administrative Building on Friday.
Local LivingMeridian to celebrate expansion of patient receiving center Staff Reports Apr 5, 20242 commentsConstruction to conclude in next five to six months.
NewsNational Weather Service issues tornado watch Staff Reports Apr 3, 20240 commentsAlert will remain in effect in 11 counties until late Wednesday afternoon.
Local LivingAlachua County releases Earth Day schedule of events Staff Reports Apr 3, 20240 commentsSeveral community events slated to take place throughout April and early May.
NewsHomeless services search for lead agency to keep funding intact Seth Johnson Apr 1, 20243 commentsUnited Way decided to step away from role.
BusinessAttorney: Celebration Pointe bankruptcy shouldn’t impact locals J.C. Derrick Mar 29, 20249 commentsRestructuring process expected to take six to nine months.
Government + PoliticsGainesville acts on unsolicited proposal policy, gun violence Seth Johnson Mar 28, 20246 commentsCommission discussed new ballot measure.
CrimeAlachua County Sheriff’s Office opens Newberry precinct Glory Reitz Mar 27, 20240 commentsSheriff says Newberry may be first precinct to reach full staffing.
EducationACPS, SOS Newberry push back on charter budget Glory Reitz Mar 27, 20240 commentsTransportation, food service, capacity spark concerns.
NewsAlachua gas leak prompts evacuations Glory Reitz Mar 27, 20240 commentsParts of Turkey Creek Boulevard closed off.
EducationNewberry charter voting hours extended Glory Reitz Mar 27, 20240 commentsSchool district mailing ballots this week.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County approves new CareerSource plan with doubts Seth Johnson Mar 26, 20240 commentsNew plan joins six counties into one region.
EducationGNV4ALL to hold spring celebration event at learning center Staff Reports Mar 21, 20240 commentsSaturday event will take place at Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center.
EducationSchool district, Education First for Newberry, continue releasing information Glory Reitz Mar 20, 20243 commentsEducation First for Newberry spokespeople reiterate that they will not push students out.
ElectionsPresidential preference primary election slated for Tuesday Staff Reports Mar 18, 20240 commentsAlachua County voters need to be aware of 11 new precinct locations.
Food + DrinkTop 4 places for best seafood in Gainesville Olivia Hanna Mar 16, 20244 commentsList includes top four seafood restaurants in town.
Local LivingAlachua County resident turns 106 Glory Reitz Mar 14, 20241 commentMagnolia B. Jackson is oldest graduate of Bethune-Cookman University.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County continues restructure of medical examiner office Seth Johnson Mar 12, 20241 commentInterim medical examiner starts April 12.
Local LivingAlachua County to host annual preparedness expo Staff Reports Mar 12, 20240 commentsEvent will feature various speakers.
Local LivingAlachua County opens registration for 2024 Citizens Academy Staff Reports Mar 12, 20240 commentsAcademy is free but participants must register by March 17.