NewsRosa Parks Quiet Courage Committee presidency passes to Burgess Glory Reitz Feb 4, 20250 commentsGriner steps down for health reasons 20 years after founding committee.
Local NewsUnofficial data indicates slight homelessness increase over 2024 Glory Reitz Jan 31, 20250 commentsCoC finished counting Thursday night, results still must be reviewed.
NewsFirefighters extinguish brush fire north of High Springs Staff Reports Jan 31, 20250 commentsCrews from multiple fire departments battle blaze that threatens homes in unincorporated area.
SponsoredGood in Gainesville: Launching the Chamber’s next 100 years Eric Godet Sr. Jan 30, 20250 commentsOutgoing Board Chair Craig Wilburn and incoming Board Chair Theresa Beachy
Government + PoliticsGainesville continues constant improvements with “Groundhog Day” lessons Seth Johnson Jan 29, 20252 commentsState of City held Wednesday.
NewsLocal COC gathers homeless data under shadow of federal memo Glory Reitz Jan 28, 20250 commentsU.S. Office of Management and Budget has frozen all federal aid.
News8 Alachua County developments progressing in 2025 Seth Johnson Jan 24, 20253 commentsProjects include industrial park, golf course, multi-story site downtown.
Government + PoliticsCity of Gainesville, Alachua County government offices to close Wednesday C.J. Gish Jan 21, 20250 commentsWinter storm expected to hit area Tuesday night.
NewsNational Weather Service issues winter storm watch for Tuesday night C.J. Gish Jan 20, 20250 commentsPotential freezing rain to hit North Florida Tuesday evening through Wednesday.
Government + PoliticsHousing developer eyes Meadowbrook Golf Course, residents hold meeting Seth Johnson Jan 16, 20259 commentsGolf course closed in 2021.
NewsWild Spaces Public Places hard at work in Gainesville Ronnie Lovler Jan 16, 20253 commentsMorningside Nature Center recently receives facelift with program funds.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority ends solar agreement, residents discuss fluoride Seth Johnson Jan 15, 20256 commentsAttorney gives update on referendum.
Government + PoliticsGainesville receives $11.65M federal grant for EV charging stations Staff Reports Jan 14, 20255 commentsCity to build 47 new electric vehicle charging stations throughout area.
Local LivingFlorida Arbor Day celebration on tap for Saturday Staff Reports Jan 13, 20250 commentsPublic invited to attend event at Lake Alto Park.
Local NewsAlachua County kicks off bicentennial celebration Lillian Hamman Jan 12, 20253 commentsCounty officials’ proclamation declares 2025 as “Discover 200 Year.”
EducationAlachua County Public Schools improves graduation rate Glory Reitz Jan 10, 20250 commentsTraditional schools’ graduation rates rise, district overall dips slightly.
Local Living“The Other Book” series to explore Black history in Alachua County Glory Reitz Jan 7, 20250 commentsSeries to include four lectures at four different venues.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County officers sworn into office to start new terms Seth Johnson Jan 7, 20250 commentsIncumbents swept elections, sheriff is only newcomer.
NewsAlachua County Fire Rescue adds new equipment to arsenal Staff Reports Jan 3, 20251 commentDepartment acquires new items for firefighter safety and efficiency.
Local LivingNorth Central Florida Homeless Continuum of Care to host town hall meetings Staff Reports Jan 3, 20250 commentsTwo dates slated for January to discuss homelessness in region.
Local LivingTop famous names from Alachua County Glory Reitz Jan 1, 202510 commentsFrom an ace pilot to musicians and authors, many call this county home.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County celebrates 2024 road projects, sets sights on 2025 Glory Reitz Dec 31, 20242 commentsCounty engineer estimates $35 million of work to be done in 2025.
Local LivingMainstreet’s top feature stories of 2024 Glory Reitz, Lillian Hamman Dec 27, 20240 commentsMainstreet features highlight unique, local stories through year.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County installs hundreds of “no trucks” signs Staff Reports Dec 26, 20248 commentsSigns placed across 44 road segments throughout county to improve safety.