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.
NewsNW 23rd Avenue construction delayed but coming in June Seth Johnson Mar 11, 20245 commentsCounty approved $8.9 million in January.
Local LivingAlachua County Victim Services and Rape Crisis Center to start support group Staff Reports Mar 11, 20240 commentsGroup to meet online starting March 19.
BusinessDerrick: Mainstreet membership program exceeds expectations J.C. Derrick Mar 8, 20240 commentsTwo member events scheduled this month.
Government + PoliticsGainesville votes to formalize permit work with GRU Seth Johnson Mar 7, 20240 commentsCommission gives OK for pickleball courts project.
Government + PoliticsUpdate: Florida Legislature set to approve $38M for UF land acquisition Seth Johnson Mar 7, 20242 commentsLand proposed for UF golf course.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County passes motion aimed at affordable housing, developer flexibility Seth Johnson Mar 6, 20241 commentCommissioners look to add inclusionary zoning.
Local LivingAlachua County Forever purchases easement that feeds into Mill Creek Sink Staff Reports Mar 6, 20240 commentsPurchase will protect water quality in Santa Fe River.
Government + PoliticsWard touts Gainesville’s accomplishments with federal funding Glory Reitz Mar 4, 20242 commentsMayor writes op-ed in conjunction with mayors across country ahead of State of the Union address.
NewsPaynes Prairie wreck critically injures Micanopy man Staff Reports Mar 4, 20240 commentsSUV travels across US Highway 441 and overturns multiple times.
Citizens of the MonthJanuary 2024 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Feb 28, 20240 commentsAwards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs container home project at Scottish Inn Seth Johnson Feb 27, 20242 commentsPilot project to build 23 units.
Local LivingAlachua County Youth Fair and Livestock Show to start this weekend Glory Reitz Feb 26, 20240 commentsEvents to run through March 5.
Local Living4th Ave Food Park celebrates local Gainesville cuisine Olivia Hanna Feb 24, 20240 commentsA look at first outdoor food park in Gainesville.
OutdoorsAlachua County, Gainesville work to reduce Newnans Lake impairment Seth Johnson Feb 22, 20245 commentsLake has too many nutrients, according to the state.
EducationRockwell, Certain oppose Newberry charter school plan Glory Reitz Feb 21, 202413 commentsComments signal narrow path to success for advocates.