Local LivingTop 5 UF gameday eating experiences in Gainesville Olivia Hanna Oct 7, 20231 commentA list of places to enjoy a bite before, during or after the game.
Government + PoliticsMember withdraws from GRU Authority Seth Johnson Oct 6, 20231 commentOfficials dispute member residency requirements
EducationAlachua County school district removes book for sexual material Glory Reitz Oct 5, 20238 commentsComplaint opens concerns about book bans, parents’ rights.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis appoints 2 more GRU Authority members C.J. Gish Oct 4, 20230 commentsSwearing-in meeting set for Wednesday at Gainesville City Hall.
FeaturedAlachua County Foster Grandparent Program calls for senior volunteers Glory Reitz Oct 3, 20230 commentsProgram provides benefits to seniors, support for children.
Government + PoliticsLibrary district approves $21.6 million budget for FY24 Glory Reitz Oct 2, 20230 commentsMillage rate rises 7.04% over rollback rate.
CrimePerson of interest identified in fatal Alachua County hit-and-run Staff Reports Oct 2, 20231 commentFloral City man killed walking on US Highway 441.
Local LivingCoffee with Cop to be held throughout Alachua County Staff Reports Oct 2, 20230 commentsLocations include Gainesville, Waldo and Archer.
NewsMicanopy Fire Department transitions to Alachua County Fire Rescue Staff Reports Oct 2, 20230 commentsStation officially added on Sunday.
Government + PoliticsJudge throws out Gainesville’s GRU lawsuit J.C. Derrick, C.J. Gish Sep 29, 20234 commentsCity of Gainesville lawsuit sought to prove that HB 1645 violated state process and Florida Constitution.
Government + PoliticsGainesville, Alachua County extend $8 million radio sale amid delays Seth Johnson Sep 29, 20232 commentsNew state law could completely halt the sale.
NewsCelebration Pointe welcomes Bounce sculpture at Alachua County Sports & Events Center Staff Reports Sep 28, 20230 commentsNew sculpture celebrates movement and vitality in sportsmanship.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County to move legal notices onto county website Seth Johnson Sep 27, 20232 commentsCounty says move will increase audience.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County finalizes millage rate, budget Seth Johnson Sep 26, 20230 commentsCounty will earn around $18 million more in property taxes despite millage rate decrease.
Government + PoliticsNewberry looks for safe school transportation options Glory Reitz Sep 26, 20230 commentsCommissioners concerned about sex offenders, long walks to school.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs Commission raises millage 27% over rollback rate Seth Johnson Sep 25, 20230 commentsManager says flat rate would result in layoffs.
Local NewsJust Income named Justice Innovation Prize finalist C.J. Gish Sep 25, 20231 commentGainesville nonprofit financially assists formerly incarcerated people to break cycle of recidivism.
FeaturedAlachua County to vote on $751M budget, pulling public notices Seth Johnson Sep 25, 20232 commentsCounty also considering buying land near Watermelon Pond.
BusinessGas prices remain flat over last week C.J. Gish Sep 21, 20230 commentsGainesville area price per gallon drops two cents to $3.67.
NewsMissing North Port kids stopped on I-75 in Alachua Staff Reports Sep 21, 20232 commentsAlachua County Sheriff’s deputies stop siblings in stolen vehicle.
Local LivingUnited Church of GNV to host Climate Summit Staff Reports Sep 21, 20232 commentsEvent’s goal is to establish a citizen-based climate agenda for Alachua County.
FeaturedMedical group buys US 441 church in High Springs Seth Johnson Sep 20, 20230 commentsAlachua County considered the purchase two years ago.
Government + PoliticsBOCC narrows focus of future inclusionary zoning Seth Johnson Sep 19, 20233 commentsCommissioners spoke against a blanket policy.
Local LivingAlachua County to host election worker orientations Staff Reports Sep 19, 20231 commentOrientations are in preparation for the 2024 Election Cycle.