SF College receives state apprenticeship grant
Santa Fe College received $568,860 in state funding to expand the college’s registered apprenticeship programs. In an SF press release sent Wednesday, the college announced the […]
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Buchholz math team wins 15th state title
The Buchholz High School math team won its 15th state championship over the weekend and will compete for its 14th national title in July. BHS defeated […]
Newberry launches new citizen reporting tool
The City of Newberry is releasing a new platform for residents to report quality-of-life issues through a mobile app. Newberry announced on Tuesday a partnership with […]
Matheson celebrates Black Thursday anniversary
Matheson History Museum will host the 51st anniversary of Black Thursday at 7 p.m. on Thursday. The free event features Matheson’s newest exhibit, “We’re Tired of […]
Gator booster pledges record amount
Longtime Gator Boosters supporter Hugh Hathcock made the largest single financial gift to the Gators Athletic Department recently. According to a UF press release sent on […]
GFR extinguishes Amoco gas station blaze
Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) extinguished a storefront fire at the Amoco gas station on 2222 NE Waldo Road on Monday evening. According to a GFR release, […]
Old Town man dies in accident
A 29-year-old Old Town man died early Monday morning when his pickup left NE 272nd Avenue and hit several trees. According to a Florida Highway Patrol […]
LCPD relaunches traffic safety program
The Lake City Police Department (LCPD) will relaunch its Strategic Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) following a two-year COVID-19 delay. In an LCPD release, the program—funded by […]
I-75 crash leaves 2 dead, 2 children injured
A Sunday crash near mile marker 440 on I-75 in Suwannee County killed a man and a 6-year-old passenger while injuring two other children. According to […]
FWC holds second annual scavenger hunt
During the last two weekends in April, join the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for its second annual Florida WildQuest, a scavenger hunt at […]
3 injured in Gilchrist County collision
Two Cross City people are in serious condition following a four-vehicle collision that occurred Saturday evening in Gilchrist County. According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) […]
Local students named FHSAA academic all-state
The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) announced on Wednesday the 28th Annual Florida Dairy Farmers Academic All-State Team, a recognition program that honors 24 graduating […]
Update: GPD arrests Wawa shooting suspect
Update (4:02 p.m.): Gainesville Police Department detectives arrested Zamonte Hartsfield on Wednesday afternoon after he allegedly shot and killed a man on Tuesday night. Hartsfield, 21, […]
ACPS students score top honors in competitions
After putting in the hard work, students from Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) are collecting awards from state and national competitions. This week, the school district […]
Columbia County chamber sees membership jump
The Lake City—Columbia County Chamber of Commerce saw a jump in members during the last quarter of 2021 with a chamber-record 28 businesses joining. The chamber […]
Annual Clot Trot fundraises to blot hemophilia
Join the fun at the 11th Annual Gator Clot Trot: Fun Walk or 5K Run on Saturday, April 9, and help raise funds for the Hemophilia […]
Motorcycle accident claims Gainesville man
A Gainesville man died Sunday when he drove his motorcycle off the road along State Road 20. According to a Florida Highway Patrol release, the 73-year-old […]
Gunfire strikes vehicle in Lake City
Gunfire erupted from a red Dodge Charger at another vehicle along NE Franklin Street in Lake City on Saturday. According to a Lake City Police Department […]
ACLD celebrates National Library Week
If you haven’t visited your local branch, the Alachua County Library District (ACLD) invites all community members to stop by or check its online resources during […]
UF, Scripps Florida complete integration
UF Health and Scripps Research announced the completion of an integration more than eight months in the making. The transaction aims to “accelerate the pace of […]
Matheson Museum hosts women trailblazers talk
Mackenzie Pizzio will present the “Trailblazers:150 Years of Alachua County Women” exhibition at the Matheson History Museum on Saturday. The event starts at 4 p.m. and […]
Emergency loans available after March tornadoes
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the opening of disaster loans for those affected by the tornado that came through North Central Florida on March 12. The disaster […]
Murder suspect flees Lake City police
A Hillsborough County murder suspect eluded Lake City police on Wednesday night and remains at large. Around 7:08 p.m., the Lake City Police Department (LCPD) obtained […]
Cade Museum teaches animation in new exhibit
The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention will hit play on a new, DIY exhibit in May that will give visitors to take home animation skills. […]