Government + Politics Florida’s Amendment 5 to occur automatically for Alachua County residents Staff Reports Dec 9, 2024Property exemption starts for 2025 taxes.
News Gainesville Black Professionals to dissolve, founder plans new nonprofit Seth Johnson Dec 6, 2024Grant started group to foster connections.
Local Living Matheson kicks off Alachua County Bicentennial with symposium on Saturday Ronnie Lovler Dec 5, 2024Event is first of two in December celebrating county’s past.
Business United Way rebrands, resets its goals Seth Johnson Dec 4, 2024United Way of North Central Florida (UWNCF) unveiled its new brand and strategy for community involvement on Wednesday at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Since April 2023, the […]
News I Am Country morning show host dies in head-on collision C.J. Gish Dec 3, 2024Crash on SW Williston Road on Tuesday morning claims lives of both drivers.
Local Living Alachua County seeks justice-themed sculpture for court complex Staff Reports Dec 3, 2024Proposals due by Dec. 18.
Business Small sales disappoint Black Friday shoppers Lillian Hamman Nov 29, 2024Post-pandemic crowds back to normal but shoppers want better deals.
Sponsored Holiday events showcase city’s best Eric Godet Sr. Nov 27, 2024Young dancers performing for a live audience
Government + Politics Gainesville receives $800K federal transportation grant for roadway safety Staff Reports Nov 21, 2024City to evaluate roadways with limited lighting conditions that contribute to crashes.
Government + Politics Gainesville sets legislative priorities, talks legal notices Seth Johnson Nov 14, 2024Commission also looks at minority business study.
Government + Politics Chad Scott wins vote recount for Alachua County sheriff Staff Reports Nov 13, 2024Scott defeats Emery Gainey by 392 votes.
Local Living Alachua County Poet Laureate to represent U.S. at Nigerian theatre festival Lillian Hamman Nov 13, 2024E. Stanley Richardson will perform one-man show “Satchmo at the Waldorf.”
Government + Politics BOCC votes on rural broadband, dedicates $1M to Mill Creek development Seth Johnson Nov 12, 2024County commission selects new chair, vice chair.
Business United Way of North Central Florida to unveil new brand strategy Staff Reports Nov 12, 2024Community invited to brand reveal and ribbon-cutting event on Dec. 4.
Local Living Safe Streets and Roads Community Workshop slated for Wednesday Staff Reports Nov 11, 2024Alachua County, city of Gainesville and UF seek public input on street safety.
Government + Politics Recount underway in Alachua County sheriff’s race J.C. Derrick Nov 11, 2024Machine recount triggered after initial count showed winning margin of 415 votes.
Elections No contest: Gainesville, Alachua County easily pass 3 local referendums Seth Johnson Nov 6, 2024Legal challenges will hold up two of the issues.
Elections Gainesville voters denounce political animosity as they head to polls Seth Johnson Nov 5, 2024Locals cite Amendment 4, GRU as top issues in ‘rough’ political season.
Government + Politics From No to Yes: Long changes stance on single-member districts Seth Johnson Nov 1, 2024Rodney Long sees districts as chance for African Americans.
Government + Politics Alachua County to host Climate Summit Staff Reports Nov 1, 2024Event to be held at Santa Fe College Blount Center in Gainesville.
Local Living Food4Kids Backpack Program launches “Alachua County Food Fight” Staff Reports Nov 1, 2024November challenge to raise funds to feed nearly 1,700 local children.
Local Living Alachua County to hold “Honoring the Departed” ceremony on Thursday Staff Reports Nov 1, 2024Ceremony to take place at Evergreen Cemetery.
Local Living Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony slated for Saturday Staff Reports Oct 31, 2024Alachua County Community Remembrance Project to hold event at Monteocha Park
News Alachua County, Gainesville continue storm debris removal Staff Reports Oct 30, 2024Crews aim to collect debris over next few weeks.