EducationSchool Board of Alachua County hears concerns from Hawthorne residents Nick Anschultz Jan 21, 20263 commentsBoard also discusses current ICE guidelines and approves 2026-27 calendar.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County delegates seek $141M for 2026 local appropriations Seth Johnson Jan 8, 20262 commentsUniversity of Florida takes lion’s share.
Local LivingHoliday cheer: Must-visit events around Alachua County area in December Lillian Hamman Dec 2, 20250 commentsHot chocolate, nostalgia and “the big man” himself on tap.
SportsHawthorne state championship bound Cam Parker Nov 29, 20250 commentsHawthorne defeated Chiefland to advance to its sixth straight state championship game.
SponsoredForward Focus Initiative Aims to Revitalize Eastern Alachua County Eric Godet Sr. Nov 16, 20250 commentsThere has long been a struggle in our community as economic development proceeded at a breakneck pace west. While we now enjoy the fruit of this […]
BusinessHitchcock’s Markets to sell all 10 locations Lillian Hamman Oct 7, 20257 commentsMinimal corporate communication leaves employees in dark about their future.
Local LivingHawthorne WWII veteran shares thanks, joys at 100th birthday Seth Johnson Sep 29, 20251 commentJoseph Williams served as store manager, council member and pastor.
HealthFlorida Department of Health in Alachua County issues rabies alert Staff Reports Sep 11, 20250 commentsConfirmed case found in stray cat near Hawthorne.
Government + PoliticsGainesville metro board selects interim director, updated on traffic citations Seth Johnson Aug 20, 20254 commentsBoard seeks firm to coordinate second search.
Education“City of musical champions”: Hawthorne schools resurrect band programs Lillian Hamman Aug 1, 20251 commentMiddle/high school to offer band for first time since 2018, Shell Elementary first ever.
Local LivingLochloosa Slough Preserve public workshop on tap for Aug. 14 Staff Reports Jul 29, 20250 commentsOptional site visit to be held on Aug. 9 by RSVP only.
CrimeHawthorne man indicted on drug, firearm charges Staff Reports Jul 25, 20250 commentsA federal jury indicted a Hawthorne man for drug and firearm charges. According to a Northern District of Florida U.S. Attorney’s Office press release sent Friday, […]
News2-vehicle collision injures 2 west of Hawthorne Staff Reports Jul 18, 20250 commentsHawthorne woman in serious condition and Ocala woman critically injured.
NewsHawthorne residential fire injures 1 Staff Reports Jul 1, 20250 commentsFirefighters extinguished fire that started in kitchen
NewsAlachua County Library District starts work on new Hawthorne branch Staff Reports Jun 30, 20252 commentsNew 10-square-foot building to open in early 2026.
Crime3 injured in Hawthorne stabbings C.J. Gish Jun 30, 20250 commentsOne person remains in serious condition following Saturday’s domestic dispute.
NewsFirefighters respond to fatal accident in Hawthorne Staff Reports Jun 19, 20250 commentsVictim entrapped in two-vehicle accident on US Highway 301.
NewsHawthorne man, 22, dies in crash near Melrose Staff Reports Jun 10, 20250 commentsSUV leaves State Road 26 and strikes fence, large tree and ejects driver.
Local LivingAmericans for Prosperity-Florida to host Hawthorne produce giveaway event Staff Reports Jun 5, 20250 commentsEvent scheduled for Saturday at The Miracle Deliverance Center.
NewsUS 301 resurfacing project in Hawthorne to start on Tuesday Staff Reports Apr 18, 20250 commentsProject to be completed by spring 2026.
Local LivingAlachua County Forever to hold Lochloosa Slough Preserve input workshop Staff Reports Apr 11, 20250 commentsPublic meeting to discuss future recreational opportunities.
Local Living8 local u-pick farms to patronize Lillian Hamman Mar 11, 20250 commentsFill your bags and buckets with all in-season fruits and vegetables you can pick this spring and summer.
Local LivingForward Focus Initiative community input session on tap Staff Reports Mar 7, 20250 commentsAlachua County meeting slated for Thursday.
SportsHawthorne wins third state title in program history Mike Ridaught Feb 28, 20250 commentsHornets finished 20-3 after beating Crossroad Academy Friday night in Lakeland.