Government + PoliticsAlachua County seeks to better Newnans Lake after unsolicited proposal Seth Johnson Jul 16, 20247 commentsCounty tasked to reduce nitrogen, phosphorus in lake.
NewsHouchen resigns as Alachua County equity, community engagement manager Seth Johnson Jul 16, 20248 commentsCounty equity plan developed under Houchen.
BusinessAlachua County Commission seeks Small Grant Initiative proposals Staff Reports Jul 11, 20240 commentsInterested parties must apply by July 31.
OutdoorsAlachua County to close Four Creeks Preserve temporarily Staff Reports Jul 10, 20240 commentsAnnual upkeep will shut down access for an estimated five days.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County sets tentative tax rates and assessments Glory Reitz Jul 10, 20241 commentGeneral county tax rate drops again while fire services and law enforcement rates stay the same
NewsUF kicks arrested pro-Palestinian protesters out of school for up to 4 years Vivienne Serret | Fresh Take Florida Jul 10, 20242 commentsStudents plan to appeal.
NewsGeorgia man hits guardrail, dies in I-75 car crash Staff Reports Jul 10, 20240 commentsDriver was not wearing seatbelt.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County moves forward with World Masters Athletics championship Glory Reitz Jul 9, 20246 commentsWest End planned for javelin, hammer throw events.
HealthFeline parvo outbreak leads Alachua County Animal Resources to pause cat intake Staff Reports Jul 9, 20240 commentsFacility will not accept cats during seven-day precautionary closure.
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, 20242 commentsNew 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.