FeaturedFederal funds aim to protect local bird habitats Staff Reports Jul 6, 20230 comments$1 million will purchase several properties.
Local LivingAlachua County starts fertilizer regulations Staff Reports Jul 3, 20231 commentBan on fertilizers with nitrogen runs from July through February.
BusinessGas prices decrease before Fourth of July C.J. Gish Jun 30, 20230 commentsRecord 43.2 million people traveling by car for holiday.
NewsRepeat fires in Newberry concern ACFR chief Seth Johnson Jun 29, 20231 commentOwner says state regulations increase risk.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis signs bill changing GRU control Seth Johnson Jun 28, 202320 commentsNew authority board set to start Oct. 1.
BusinessDerrick: Mainstreet marks one year in print J.C. Derrick Jun 28, 20234 commentsAs more outlets shutter, local journalism needs community support.
NewsFeeding NE Florida merges with Bread of the Mighty Staff Reports Jun 26, 20230 commentsMerger expands Feeding Northeast Florida’s reach to 12 counties.
Local NewsNewberry nears deal with firefighters J.C. Derrick Jun 23, 20230 commentsCommission to vote on agreement Monday.
NewsOakmont experiences sinkholes after heavy rains Seth Johnson Jun 23, 20233 commentsNewberry sees 11 inches of rain in past week.
NewsMagnolia Parke looks to add residential units Seth Johnson Jun 22, 20233 commentsPlan board approves development amendment.
Local LivingNew book explores Hippodrome’s 50 years Ronnie Lovler Jun 22, 20233 commentsAuthor Richard Gartee to appear at four events in July.
HealthUF Health breaks ground on Eastside urgent care Glory Reitz Jun 21, 20230 commentsNew center is part of a cooperative effort with city of Gainesville and Alachua County.
Local NewsI-75 reopens following chemical spill J.C. Derrick Jun 20, 202310 commentsShutdown lasted over 16 hours after tractor-trailer overturned north of Gainesville.
NewsChildren’s Trust to flesh out strategic plan Glory Reitz Jun 19, 20230 commentsPartnering organizations will need more detail to prepare applications.
Government + PoliticsNewberry receives $2 million for water projects Seth Johnson Jun 19, 20230 commentsCity got both of its Legislative requests.
Government + PoliticsGovernor’s veto slashes meat processing funding Camille Broadway Jun 16, 20230 commentsCounty Commissioner Ken Cornell urges colleagues to use veto as an “off-ramp” on Newberry project.
BusinessCAMPUS to provide franchisee funding for Ellianos Glory Reitz Jun 15, 20232 commentsPartnership expected to bring more growth to Lake City-founded coffee chain.
NewsAlachua County to unveil statue on Juneteenth Staff Reports Jun 15, 20231 commentStatue will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Patricia Hillard-Nunn
Government + PoliticsGainesville trims more from its budget Camille Broadway Jun 14, 20236 commentsIronwood Golf Course and GRACE marketplace funds added back into fiscal year 2024 plans.
Government + PoliticsCounty manager proposes another tax rate cut Camille Broadway Jun 13, 20230 commentsReduced tax rate still projected to raise almost $153 million in 2024.
NewsAlachua County Sports & Events Center ceremony draws crowd C.J. Gish Jun 10, 20230 commentsNew facility designed to draw out-of-town events.
Local NewsHawthorne man dies in rural crash Staff Reports Jun 10, 20230 commentsFHP still investigating incident.
Government + PoliticsCounty pushes back on PACE program Seth Johnson Jun 9, 20234 commentsState agency continues operations despite lack of agreements.
CrimeMultiple Gilchrist, Alachua county criminals convicted Staff Reports Jun 9, 20230 commentsEighth Judicial Circuit judges sentence five.