Education UF trustees respond to criticism of presidential search process Nick Anschultz Jul 9, 2025Board’s reply comes on the heels of June 18 letter from Republican lawmakers
Local News Officials to begin search for next North Central Florida medical examiner Seth Johnson Jul 9, 2025County anticipates 6-month timeline.
Education School board offers parents ‘options’ with Newberry charter school Nick Anschultz Jul 8, 2025Students can transfer to alternative schools based on address starting this fall
Government + Politics Alachua County to assume control of sports and event center this fall Seth Johnson Jul 8, 2025Commission questions budget, parking plans.
News Single-vehicle accident injures 1 in Melrose Staff Reports Jul 8, 2025Driver extricated from vehicle, sustains serious injuries.
Government + Politics Alachua County refutes economic impact, responsibilities for Champions Park Lillian Hamman Jul 7, 2025Newberry and county partnership for facility to expire in September.
Education Alachua County Public Schools receives B grade for 2024-25 school year Nick Anschultz Jul 7, 2025District earns B for third consecutive year since state resumed school grading system.
News Semi overturns on I-10, injures 2 in Suwannee County Staff Reports Jul 7, 2025Second tractor-trailer hits overturned semi.
Crime Lake City police investigate Saturday shooting that left 2 injured Staff Reports Jul 7, 2025Incident left at least three vehicles with bullet damage.
Crime Gainesville police seek suspect who shot teenager Staff Reports Jul 7, 2025Incident occurred on SW 1st Street early Saturday morning.
News UF researcher explore ethics of AI in gambling Alisha Katz | UF Jul 5, 2025Gambling industry to exceed $876 billion by 2026.
Featured Alachua family celebrates 100 years of land ownership Kirsten Rabin Jul 4, 2025Lumpkins family purchased 6-acre plot in Alachua for $500.
Education Florida enacts several key education laws starting this school year Nick Anschultz Jul 3, 2025Cellphone bans and charter schools highlight new laws.
News Alachua County Sheriff’s Office seeks help locating missing woman Staff Reports Jul 3, 2025The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) is asking for the public’s help in locating a 20-year-old woman reported missing. According to an ACSO release sent Thursday, […]
Crime Gainesville police arrest 18-year-old for attempted murder Staff Reports Jul 3, 2025Person shot in Northeast Gainesville on Wednesday night.
Crime Armed suspect shot after drawing on Alachua County deputy at Bonefish Grill Staff Reports Jul 3, 2025Man wanted for kidnapping and aggravated assault with deadly weapon.
Crime Teenager arrested for attempted murder, domestic battery Staff Reports Jul 3, 2025Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies apprehend suspect on Wednesday morning.
Crime Gainesville police arrest man who flees traffic stop, holds apartment residents hostage Staff Reports Jul 2, 2025Police evacuate residents safely during Wednesday morning standoff.
Weather Thunderstorms may dump up to 4 inches through Sunday C.J. Gish Jul 2, 2025National Weather Service forecast warns of possible flood risk.
Local Living Alachua Conservation Trust accepting land management financial assistance applications Staff Reports Jul 2, 2025Virtual webinar to learn about Regional Conservation Partnership Program slated for July 8.
Government + Politics Alachua tests 2-hour parking on Main Street Lillian Hamman Jul 1, 2025City to evaluate enforcement strategies after 6-month trial.
Government + Politics Gainesville Plan Board differs with past vote to give Travelodge historic designation Seth Johnson Jul 1, 2025City Commission will decide final ruling.
Local News Gainesville to pass along transaction fees to customers Staff Reports Jul 1, 2025Customers who pay online by credit or debit card to be accessed fee starting Aug. 1
Education End-of-year FAST scores show growth for Alachua County students Nick Anschultz Jul 1, 2025Progress monitoring assessment for reading, math conducted three times per year