FeaturedMillions coming to local area for broadband Mainstreet Daily News Feb 2, 20231 commentGrants part of $144 million for broadband internet expansion.
NewsFlorida awards $42M for rural infrastructure Mainstreet Daily News Dec 21, 20220 commentsHawthorne, Waldo and Trenton among those receiving funds.
Local NewsState funds $24M in area springs projects J.C. Derrick Dec 9, 20220 commentsA conservation easement on a property bordering Goethe State Forest is among 30 projects the state is funding to protect Florida springs.
EducationSBAC swears in first all-female board Taryn Ashby Nov 22, 20220 commentsBoard elects Certain as the new chair, McNealy as vice chair.
FeaturedClemons named Florida speaker pro tempore Mainstreet Daily News Nov 21, 20220 commentsNewberry representative selected to state leadership role.
State News FloridaNicole downgraded but still wallops Florida Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Nov 10, 20220 commentsPower outages affect more than 300,000 in Florida on Thursday.
FeaturedACSO gets extra salary boost, refutes report Seth Johnson Nov 9, 20221 commentSheriff’s office says it wants to stay competitive.
FeaturedUpdate: Officials cancel events, prep for Nicole Mainstreet Daily News Nov 9, 20220 commentsImpacts more likely from wind than rain.
ElectionsAlachua County again selects all-Democratic BOCC Camille Broadway Nov 9, 20222 commentsIncumbents win in final countywide vote.
ElectionsFamiliar faces retain state, U.S. House seats C.J. Gish, Taryn Ashby Nov 8, 20220 commentsIncumbents Cammack, Perry, Clemons and Hinson re-elected on Tuesday.
FeaturedAlachua County issues tropical storm watch Mainstreet Daily News Nov 8, 20220 commentsTropical Storm Nicole projected to hit region with high winds, rain on Thursday.
NewsSasse becomes new UF president-elect Seth Johnson Nov 1, 20220 commentsUF Board of Trustees' unanimous vote follows protests over selection process.
ElectionsVoters to decide Alachua County Commission structure Seth Johnson Oct 21, 20225 commentsBoth parties use same logic for at-large structure.
EducationArea schools receive recognition award dollars C.J. Gish Oct 18, 20220 commentsFunds can be used for bonuses, education materials and temporary personnel.
EducationUF protesters storm Sasse forum Seth Johnson Oct 10, 20227 commentsSasse promises culture of inclusivity during tumultuous day on campus.
Local NewsNovember candidates pitch plans in local forum Seth Johnson Oct 9, 20222 commentsForum includes Gainesville, Alachua County and 8th Circuit Court candidates.
State News FloridaRescues underway in Ian’s wake Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Sep 30, 20220 commentsDoor-to-door searches to more than 3,000 homes in hard-hit Florida areas.
Local NewsLocal area escapes worst of Hurricane Ian Seth Johnson Sep 30, 20220 commentsResources shift to central, southwest Florida.
Local NewsMcGraw shares vision for SBAC at GNV4ALL meeting Taryn Ashby Sep 21, 20222 commentsFamily Learning Center scheduled to open in June 2023.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis visits Live Oak, gives $1.9 million check Seth Johnson Aug 30, 20222 commentsGovernor touches on national issues, impacts on Florida.
EducationMcGraw recaptures school board seat Taryn Ashby, J.C. Derrick Aug 24, 20221 commentCertain, Abbitt and Rockwell claim 3 other SBAC seats.
Local NewsState awards Micanopy $3M for broadband J.C. Derrick Aug 22, 20220 commentsFort White receives grant for sidewalk repair.
Local NewsFederal judge dismisses McGraw lawsuit Seth Johnson Aug 16, 20220 commentsDecision comes week before voters will decide whether to send Diyonne McGraw back to school board.
Local NewsCandidates woo voters at ‘Souls to the Polls’ Taryn Ashby Aug 14, 20220 commentsEvent aimed at motivating turnout for Aug. 23 elections