NewsAlachua school board approves JUUL settlement Camille Broadway Mar 21, 20230 commentsSystem could receive $500,000 in payments from electronic cigarette maker.
Local LivingGNV4ALL to hold general meeting Staff Reports Mar 21, 20230 commentsACPS speakers to discuss school district’s equity initiatives on Wednesday.
BusinessCareerSource partners with Metrix E-Learning Staff Reports Mar 21, 20231 commentAlachua, Bradford county residents have free access to online career training.
NewsLocal legislators back bill to alter GRU control Seth Johnson Mar 17, 20235 commentsFriday vote allows bill to continue to Florida House.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves new resident impact fees J.C. Derrick Mar 16, 20230 commentsFees likely to take effect in late June.
Government + PoliticsPerry files bill to create local magnet school Faith Callens Mar 13, 20233 commentsAlachua County school could open in fall 2024.
Local LivingCounty closes trailheads for maintenance Staff Reports Mar 13, 20230 commentsFour Creeks Preserve North and South Trailheads shut down until March 22.
NewsACFR breaks ground on new station C.J. Gish Mar 10, 20232 commentsStation 80 on SW 24th Avenue projected to be finished in early 2024.
NewsRevamping Gainesville’s ‘Field of Dreams’ Seth Johnson, Ricky Quintana Mar 8, 20231 commentChestnut pushes for expanded sports, event center.
Local LivingVFP announces K-12 poetry contests, scholarships Staff Reports Mar 8, 20230 commentsGainesville chapter of Veterans for Peace to hold annual K-12 poetry contest, scholarship program.
NewsNewberry, BOCC to discuss meat processing facility Camille Broadway Mar 7, 20231 commentInterlocal agreement expected to be voted on in April.
Local SportsHawthorne, P.K. Yonge girls grab top 10 finish Mike Ridaught Mar 4, 20230 commentsGainesville girls finish at No. 15 in power poll.
Local NewsFire consumes semi truck on I-75 J.C. Derrick Mar 3, 20231 commentCause of fire still under investigation.
SportsParafencers train in Gainesville for World Cup Seth Johnson Mar 3, 20230 commentsFencers will head to Italy in two weeks.
Government + PoliticsGainesville signs off on radio system sale Seth Johnson Mar 2, 20231 commentCity, county praise $8 million deal.
Government + PoliticsBOCC approves $8M radio purchase, waits for GNV Seth Johnson Mar 1, 20232 commentsCity to vote Thursday on sale.
Local LivingAC Youth Fair and Livestock Show starts Thursday Staff Reports Mar 1, 20230 commentsAnnual event runs through Tuesday at Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center.
Local LivingVeterans resource fair to be held on Friday Staff Reports Feb 28, 20230 commentsAlachua County Veteran Services to host event at MLK Multipurpose Center.
Government + PoliticsGNV: All options on table to deal with debt Seth Johnson Feb 27, 202313 commentsCommissioners discuss legislators’ demands.
CrimeJury indicts 5 Gainesville men on murder charges Staff Reports Feb 27, 20230 commentsTwo separate incidents stem from July and September homicides.
NewsNewberry selects firm for wastewater engineering Taryn Ashby Feb 21, 20231 commentMayor says city holding on to 15 acres on wastewater property for potential meat process plant.
FeaturedFirefighters battle blaze near Alachua Mainstreet Daily News Feb 20, 20230 commentsFire envelopes house, vehicles in unincorporated area on NW 193rd Street.
NewsPerry pushes elementary music bill after UF study Seth Johnson Feb 20, 20232 commentsBill provides funds for music classes.
Government + PoliticsProtected Santa Fe River corridor expands Mainstreet Daily News Feb 20, 20230 commentsAlachua County finalizes purchase on 189 acres.