Government + PoliticsGainesville attorneys set to argue final hearing prior to referendum vote Seth Johnson Oct 27, 20250 commentsLegal issues may delay referendum implementation, again.
Government + PoliticsGainesville’s second utility referendum gets judicial greenlight Seth Johnson Sep 30, 202519 commentsGRU Authority hits two-year mark.
CrimeGainesville man receives 35-year sentence for drug trafficking, firearm charges Staff Reports Aug 13, 20251 commentSuspect also faces charges of attempted first-degree murder in Alachua County.
NewsDeSantis appoints Kristine Van Vorst to 8th Judicial Circuit Court Staff Reports Aug 12, 20250 commentsVacancy created after resignation of Judge Mark Mark Moseley in April.
NewsFDLE refers 3 Santa Fe High School administrators for felony charges Seth Johnson Jul 17, 20255 commentsState attorney’s office to make prosecution decision.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission votes for special election to retry utility referendum Seth Johnson May 15, 20254 commentsPrevious referendum passed in November 2024.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority appeals judge’s referendum ruling, city weighs options Seth Johnson Apr 3, 20258 commentsGainesville utility remains in tug-of-war.
NewsDeSantis names 21 appointments to Judicial Nominating Commissions Staff Reports Mar 31, 20250 commentsFour selected from Eighth Judicial Circuit and three from Third Judicial Circuit.
CrimeConvicted murderer who killed UF student Christian Aguilar in 2012 dies in prison C.J. Gish Mar 14, 20250 commentsPedro Bravo was set to return to Alachua County to face additional charges.
Local LivingLegacy of Matthew Lewey celebrated at Thomas Center Ronnie Lovler Feb 24, 20251 commentEvent examined extraordinary achievements of forgotten African American leader in Gainesville.
CrimeAlachua County courts finalize murder case, firearm possession case Staff Reports Feb 10, 20250 commentsSentencing for 2022 will come in March.
BusinessLender files foreclosure complaint against Oaks Mall, $80M owed Seth Johnson Feb 10, 202511 commentsMotion filed for property to enter receivership.
NewsACSO discrimination lawsuit to start trial next week Seth Johnson Jan 30, 20255 commentsMotion remains open concerning service firearms in court.
CrimeOhio man receives 30-year sentence for threatening Alachua County judge Staff Reports Dec 12, 20241 commentInmate also assaulted federal employee.
NewsGainey rejoins Four Corners Agreement with Bradford, Clay, Putnam sheriffs Seth Johnson Oct 22, 20240 commentsAgreement outlines enforcement in Melrose.
ElectionsAlachua County voters to decide on 6 state, several local ballot initiatives Seth Johnson Oct 2, 20245 commentsTwo local ballot initiatives under review by courts.
Government + PoliticsState Sen. Keith Perry joins emergency petition against Alachua County referendum Seth Johnson Sep 24, 20245 commentsReferendum deals with at-large versus single-member districts.
Government + PoliticsEmergency motion filed against Gainesville’s November election ballot Seth Johnson Sep 24, 20245 commentsGRU Authority looks to expedite lawsuit review.
CrimeOcala man found guilty for downtown Gainesville double homicide Staff Reports Sep 19, 20241 commentShooting occurred on W. University Avenue on July 30, 2023.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority officially files complaint against Gainesville, Barton Seth Johnson Sep 10, 20243 commentsComplaint asks courts to stop upcoming Gainesville vote.
CrimeGainesville woman receives 45-year sentence for vehicular homicide C.J. Gish Sep 4, 20242 commentsJaileen Pagan left a crash scene where she hit and killed a pedestrian in September 2023.
CrimeJury indicts Williston man who set wife on fire for murder, arson C.J. Gish Aug 29, 20240 commentsWilliston man allegedly kills wife and then sets house on fire.
CrimeGainesville man arrested for vandalizing City Hall, making threats to mayor C.J. Gish Aug 26, 20243 commentsCharges stem from March incidents at Old Library Building and Mayor Harvey Ward’s office
CrimeGrand jury indicts 3 for Christin Cassels 2017 murder Staff Reports Aug 14, 20240 commentsIncident stems from first-degree murder and burglary in Hawthorne.