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.
Local LivingFive best coffee shops around Gainesville Olivia Hanna Sep 16, 20237 commentsThis list complies the best coffee shops with quality coffee and great environments.
BusinessArea gas prices drop five cents per gallon C.J. Gish Sep 14, 20230 commentsFlorida sees eight-cent drop at pump while nationwide prices go up five cents.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County votes on 2024 taxes, assessments Seth Johnson Sep 12, 20231 commentProperty tax, stormwater assessment to increase.
Local LivingFWC names Sweetwater Wetlands among top wildlife trails Staff Reports Sep 12, 20230 commentsGainesville park listed to Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail.
NewsDeSantis appoints new sheriff of Alachua County C.J. Gish Sep 7, 20235 commentsGainesville native Emery Gainey selected to fill position in for departing Clovis Watson.
SportsACPS enacts clear bag policy for football games Staff Reports Sep 7, 20230 commentsSafety procedures start immediately.
Government + PoliticsBOCC provides one-year extension for GRACE program Seth Johnson Sep 6, 20231 commentCounty wants to consider new structure for program going forward.
Government + PoliticsCounty tax collector sued, BOCC aids in defense Seth Johnson Sep 5, 20232 commentsState agency also sued at least nine other tax collectors.
NewsSingle-vehicle accident claims Micanopy man Staff Reports Sep 4, 20230 commentsVehicle discovered off SE County Road 346.
NewsHigh Springs sends firefighters to Dixie County Seth Johnson Sep 1, 20230 commentsTeam will respond to service calls for 10 days.
NewsState opens zero-interest loans for businesses Staff Reports Sep 1, 20231 commentLoans intended for Hurricane Idalia impacts.
NewsGainesville escapes worst of Idalia’s wrath Seth Johnson Sep 1, 20230 commentsCity, county deploy resources to hardest hit areas
NewsACFR deploys team to aid Idalia response J.C. Derrick Aug 31, 20230 commentsMobile unit provides radio, cell, internet, power.
NewsAlachua County issues official all clear from Idalia Seth Johnson Aug 30, 20230 commentsCounty sends aid to other parts of state.
NewsIdalia knocks out power, heads to Georgia Seth Johnson Aug 30, 20230 commentsAlachua County remained outside the hurricane path.
NewsGainesville man dies in SR 20 crash Staff Reports Aug 30, 20230 commentsPickup veers off road and collides with trees.
Local NewsBOCC closes GRACE budget gap, studies larger role Seth Johnson Aug 29, 20232 commentsAlachua County examines taking control of outreach team and covering $350,000 shortfall.
SportsFootball games postponed due to Idalia Mike Ridaught Aug 29, 20230 commentsUnion County at Columbia postponed, Bradford moves game to Saturday.
NewsDeSantis in Lake City: still time to evacuate Seth Johnson Aug 29, 20230 commentsRun from storm surge; hide from wind, governor says.
NewsAlachua County opens 3 shelters, braces for Idalia Glory Reitz Aug 29, 20230 commentsOfficials: Expect hurricane force winds as early as 2 a.m. Wednesday
NewsGainesville woman hits, kills I-75 motorcyclist J.C. Derrick Aug 29, 20230 commentsFHP conducting death investigation.