Education2018 book examines desegregation in Alachua County Glory Reitz May 17, 20240 commentsGainesville native captures contention of the time.
EducationGainesville city manager recalls role integrating Palatka school Seth Johnson May 17, 20244 commentsCynthia Curry, brother made Brown v. Board of Education reality in Putnam County.
NewsGainesville man dies in single-vehicle crash Staff Reports May 15, 20240 commentsVehicle driver in serious condition.
NewsConstruction underway at Veterans Memorial Park Seth Johnson May 15, 20243 commentsProject to add parking lot, new playground should finish in July.
Local Living4th annual Journey to Juneteenth events slated throughout Gainesville Staff Reports May 15, 20240 commentsFirst local event takes place on Saturday at Cotton Club Museum.
Local LivingAging Matters: Alachua County seniors mark Older Americans Month Ronnie Lovler May 15, 20240 commentsSeniors get special recognition in May.
EducationAlachua, Bradford county students awarded 1-year STEM scholarships Staff Reports May 14, 20240 commentsScholarships presented at 27th annual Sunshine State Scholars Conference.
EducationMildred Russell dies after battle with cancer Seth Johnson May 13, 20242 commentsRussell served as minister, school board member.
NewsGainesville man receives 2 life sentences for multiple robberies Staff Reports May 13, 20241 commentInvestigators tied man to nine robberies in Alachua County, one in Bradford County.
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