EducationMetcalfe, Rawlings to switch to year-round school Glory Reitz Feb 2, 20245 commentsACPS one of three districts selected for four-year state pilot program.
NewsDeSantis suspends presidential campaign, endorses Trump Carolina Lumetta | World News Group Jan 22, 20242 commentsDeSantis' exit to likely boost Trumps numbers.
EducationFlorida releases $35 million for semiconductor education in high schools, colleges Staff Reports Jan 19, 20241 commentAlachua County School District and Florida Gateway College will receive funds.
Local NewsGainesville nonprofit continues GRU lawsuit, responds to judge’s deadline Seth Johnson Jan 9, 20244 commentsNonprofit president says someone must be responsible for House Bill 1645.
NewsDeSantis declares state of emergency over severe weather J.C. Derrick Jan 9, 20241 commentStorms moving from Panhandle toward North Central Florida.
NewsFDA approves Florida to import cheaper Canadian prescription drugs Staff Reports Jan 5, 20240 commentsProgram will save state up to $180 million in first year.
NewsMainstreet’s most-viewed stories of 2023 C.J. Gish Dec 29, 20230 commentsTop stories include Publix coming to Newberry, Florida’s gas prices and Rex and Brody Act signed into law.
HealthDeSantis appoints UF nurse practitioner to cancer advisory council Staff Reports Dec 28, 20230 commentsAutumn Citta selected to Florida Cancer Control and Research Advisory Council.
NewsGainesville’s top news stories of 2023 Seth Johnson Dec 26, 20230 commentsNew GRU Authority and school rezoning take top spots.
Government + PoliticsJudge dismisses Gainesville residents’ lawsuit against DeSantis Seth Johnson Dec 22, 20236 commentsLawsuit challenged creation of GRU Authority.
NewsNorth Florida governments to receive $10 million for water projects Staff Reports Dec 19, 20230 commentsHigh Springs to get $2.1 million for two projects.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis appoints Santa Fe College grad to Union County BOCC Staff Reports Dec 18, 20230 commentsDonna Jackson to fill in final 12 months of Ryan Perez’s term.
Government + PoliticsLive Oak, Columbia County to receive rural infrastructure funds Staff Reports Dec 18, 20232 commentsDeSantis awards more than $25 million to 16 rural communities.
EducationFlorida grant awards $5M to expand teacher apprenticeships Staff Reports Dec 13, 20231 commentFunds to provide 200 participants a no-cost pathway to become a teacher.
NewsUF students wrestle with local reach of Israel war Glory Reitz Nov 29, 20230 commentsPresident Sasse draws a line between free speech and violence or vandalism.
EducationSanta Fe College receives $3 million to develop engineering degree Staff Reports Nov 22, 20232 commentsFunds come from grant to expand Florida’s semiconductor and chip manufacturing industries.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County Commission selects Alford as next chair Seth Johnson Nov 14, 20230 commentsCommissioner Chuck Chestnut will serve as vice chair.
NewsNew Hamilton Center head promises independence J.C. Derrick Oct 24, 20233 commentsWill Inboden lays out vision for role at UF
Government + PoliticsAnother lawsuit targets new Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority Seth Johnson Oct 23, 20235 commentsLawsuit names city of Gainesville, mayor as defendants.
News5 candidates to run for Clemons’ seat in Florida House Seth Johnson Oct 17, 20233 commentsFour of five candidates are Gainesville residents.
NewsFlorida cuts park passes, hunting, fishing licenses by 50% J.C. Derrick Oct 14, 20232 commentsDiscounted rates start Saturday.
NewsNew Alachua County sheriff talks goals, challenges C.J. Gish Oct 12, 20230 commentsGainey says 21 departed ASCO employees are returning.
Government + PoliticsMember withdraws from GRU Authority Seth Johnson Oct 6, 20231 commentOfficials dispute member residency requirements
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs, Williston receive $700K from development grant Staff Reports Oct 6, 20231 commentDeSantis awards over $8.7 million to nine rural Florida communities.