Featured Ridaught: Basketball media day unofficial start to 2024-25 seasons Mike Ridaught Nov 8, 2024On Friday from 4-7 p.m., Gainesville High School and “The Prep Zone” are hosting the 2024-25 girls and boys high school basketball media day. A total of […]
Sports Eastside denied district title at South Sumter Mike Ridaught Nov 8, 2024Mistakes were costly in a 21-7 loss on the road in 3A-District 5 game.
Education Alachua County Public Schools students named all-state musicians Staff Reports Nov 7, 2024Students come from nine local middle and high schools.
Sports Ridaught: Alachua County boys soccer teams look to take next step Mike Ridaught Nov 4, 2024Buchholz, Oak Hall both had undefeated regular seasons in 2023-24.
Sports Eastside shuts out rival GHS for third straight year Mike Ridaught Nov 2, 2024Offense, defense, and special teams spark the Rams’ sixth straight win and third straight win in series.
Sports Ridaught: P.K. Yonge girls soccer no longer the underdogs Mike Ridaught Nov 1, 2024Blue Wave advanced to first ever final four in program history last season.
Sports Eastside boys win their 10th straight district title Mike Ridaught Oct 31, 2024The Rams, last year’s 2A state runner-up, edged defending 2A state champion Bishop Kenny (Jacksonville) by six points to win the 2A-District 3 title.
Sports Buchholz remains at No. 5 in football power poll rankings Marty Pallman Oct 31, 2024Fight for top of regional rankings continues as Nease (Ponte Vedra) and Raines (Jacksonville) are deadlocked.
Sports Ridaught: So, you’re saying there’s a chance Mike Ridaught Oct 25, 2024Alachua County has five football teams looking to advance to postseason.
Sports Buchholz, Bradford and Hawthorne remain in power poll top 10 Marty Pallman Oct 25, 2024Raines (Jacksonville) nips Nease (Ponte Vedra) in split voting as top team in regional rankings
Government + Politics Alachua County completes 10 flashing beacons for pedestrian safety Staff Reports Oct 16, 2024New beacons installed at multiple locations.
Sports Ridaught: Oak Hall’s Perry McDonald retiring from coaching Mike Ridaught Oct 11, 2024McDonald’s 28-year coaching career coming to an end.
Sports Bradford once again nearly unanimous No. 1 in regional poll Marty Pallman Oct 11, 2024Tornadoes face big district showdown at Newberry on Friday night.
Business Mac’s Drive-Thru longest remaining employee to retire on Oct. 11 Lillian Hamman Oct 9, 2024Sighle Williams to receive all revenue from last day on job.
Education Eastside earns highest level award for Advanced Placement program Staff Reports Oct 4, 2024Buchholz, GHS, Santa Fe, Magnet@Loften and Hawthorne also receive honors
Sports Eastside opens district play with upset of Dunnellon Mike Ridaught Oct 4, 2024Cade Sutherland’s touchdown pass to Cam Ferguson in fourth quarter helps Rams rally past Tigers.
Sports Buchholz girls claim 10th title, Eastside boys dominate at Rob Ramirez City Meet Ricky Quintana Sep 28, 2024Rams make history by winning all 17 swim events on Saturday.
Sponsored Good in Gainesville: One Mill for Schools Eric Godet Sr. Sep 25, 2024Revenue generator for local schools is on November ballot.
Sports Eastside victory marred by violence Mike Ridaught Sep 21, 2024Kamariyon Mack had a touchdown, 2-point conversion and late pick to seal Rams’ 21-14 win against Williston.
Sports Ridaught: Volleyball a family affair for area coaches, athletes Mike Ridaught Sep 20, 2024Five area teams feature coaches with daughter playing on team.
Sports Buchholz girls, Oak Hall boys top Bobcat Classic C.J. Gish Sep 16, 2024Buchholz’s Eleanor Whisler and Demetrie Meyers finish first in girls, boys races.
Sports Eastside survives late Trinity Catholic surge Cam Parker Sep 13, 2024Rams hold off visiting Celtics after taking a 16-0 halftime lead.
Education 21 ACPS students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists Staff Reports Sep 11, 2024Gainesville High leads way with 10 students followed by Eastside with six and Buchholz with five.
Sports Ridaught: Big week ahead in sports Mike Ridaught Sep 9, 2024Mainstreet to live stream Eastside football on Thursday and GHS will be on 106.9 FM on Friday.