NewsGainesville launches ‘Journey to Juneteenth’ with flag raising Seth Johnson May 20, 20261 commentCity’s 6th annual celebration begins with Florida Emancipation Day.
Local Living6th Annual ‘Journey to Juneteenth’ events on tap for Gainesville Staff Reports May 19, 20260 commentsMultiple events are slated throughout Gainesville to celebrate the Sixth Annual Journey to Juneteenth: Florida Emancipation to National Celebration. The city of Gainesville will hold a flag-raising ceremony and proclamation […]
Elections5 new candidates join 2026 Gainesville elections Seth Johnson May 11, 20261 commentFormer Gainesville Sun editor enters race.
NewsGainesville reopens City Hall Plaza after $1.8M renovation Seth Johnson May 8, 20266 commentsCeremony focused on city’s history of diversity.
Government + PoliticsGainesville’s RTS loses riders with route cuts, new station planned for Tower Road Seth Johnson May 5, 20267 commentsFigures show loss of half a million passengers in first six months.
NewsWildfires persist in Clay, Levy and Putnam counties Staff Reports Apr 24, 20260 commentsBurn ban extended in Alachua County.
NewsGainesville breaks ground on police property and evidence facility Kirsten Rabin Apr 24, 20263 commentsBuilding to be completed in summer of 2027.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County opens renovated motels for permanent supportive housing Seth Johnson Apr 21, 202612 comments67 units to be occupied next week.
Local LivingCaregivers celebrated at festival on Saturday Ronnie Lovler Apr 20, 20260 commentsEvent held at Alachua County Senior Center.
Local NewsNorth Gainesville wildfire forces evacuations, multi-agency response Seth Johnson Apr 19, 20268 commentsSR 121 and NW 53rd Avenue closed.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to leave $500,000 subsidy of churches, nonprofits in place Seth Johnson Apr 9, 20265 commentsCommission votes to amend language to match statute.
Local LivingAlachua County Bicycle-Pedestrian Master Plan open house on tap for April 15 Staff Reports Apr 7, 20260 commentsMeeting to be held at UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office in Newberry.
Local LivingGainesville is for the (migrating) birds, says city proclamation Felicia Lee | Alachua Audubon Society Apr 3, 20260 commentsSpring migration in full swing.
Local LivingT.B. McPherson Recreation Complex renovation workshop slated for April 9 Staff Reports Apr 1, 20260 commentsCommunity invited to provide input on draft conceptual plans.
Local LivingGainesville restarts Free Fridays Concert Series for 2026 Staff Reports Apr 1, 20260 commentsSeries runs each Friday from April through September.
Local LivingEarth Day 2026 events slated throughout Alachua County in April Staff Reports Mar 31, 20260 commentsAlachua County, city of Gainesville, UF and Santa Fe College to celebrate.
NewsGainesville extends Cold Night Shelter for March 18-19 Staff Reports Mar 18, 20260 commentsOvernight temperature to dip into 40s through Thursday night.
NewsGainesville receives $10.2M federal transit grant Staff Reports Mar 17, 20261 commentFunds earmarked for multiple Gainesville Regional Transit System projects.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs to reconsider eliminating fire and police departments Lillian Hamman Mar 16, 20264 commentsCommissioner said city needs to stop “shell game.”
NewsGainesville activates Cold Night Shelter for Monday, Tuesday Staff Reports Mar 16, 20260 commentsOvernight temperature to dip into 30s through Tuesday night.
Local LivingGainesville to present Key to the City to Less Than Jake Staff Reports Mar 12, 20261 commentSka-punk band to play in benefit performance at ‘Wake and Bake Festival.’
Local LivingSpring Market Series returns to The Streatery on Friday Staff Reports Mar 5, 20260 commentsDowntown Gainesville event to run each weekend through April 5.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County favors multiple closures ahead of March 12 vote Lillian Hamman Mar 4, 20267 commentsKen Cornell urges board to consider East Gainesville investment.
Local Living‘Summer Blitz 2026’ on tap for Saturday Staff Reports Mar 4, 20260 commentsCommunity resource fair assists families and youth explore summer camps, enrichment programs.