Alachua County teachers union settles for 1.3% raise agreement in bargaining
Apr 15, 2025
Bargaining unit still must ratify the offer.
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Alachua County teachers union settles for 1.3% raise agreement in bargaining
Bargaining unit still must ratify the offer.
Newberry to apply for neighborhood revitalization grant
Apr 15, 2025
City also grants franchise to Central Florida Electric Cooperative.
Magic 101.3 FM officially returns on air with new radio tower
Apr 14, 2025
Six months after Hurricane Helene toppled the Magic 101.3 FM radio tower outside of Williston in Levy County, the Gainesville-based hip-hop radio station has returned to […]
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office releases name of murder victim found in apartment
Apr 14, 2025
Body discovered Sunday morning.
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital picks new CEO as Lawson retires
Apr 14, 2025
Lawson’s position on GRU Authority unclear.
Wellborn teen seriously injured when Jeep overturns in Dixie County
Apr 14, 2025
An 18-year-old Wellborn woman was seriously injured Sunday when her Jeep Compass crossed the median on US Highway 19 in Dixie County, struck a concrete barrier, […]
DeSantis appoints Janine Plavac to School Board of Alachua County
Apr 11, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Janine Plavac on Friday to fill the School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) District 5 seat vacated by Kay Abbitt in December. […]
Gainesville looks for $130K for another year of Hoggetowne downtown
Apr 10, 2025
Commissioners ask staff to explore Gainesville Raceway, Job Corps Center for possible permanent location.
UF Health celebrates OB/GYN Mobile Outreach bus with ribbon-cutting ceremony
Apr 10, 2025
New 40-foot-long vehicle unveiled on Wednesday.
U.S. News & World Report recognizes UF graduate programs in 2025 rankings
Apr 10, 2025
21 UF programs move up in rankings.
Newberry man, 23, dies when ejected from pickup
Apr 9, 2025
Vehicle veers off West Newberry Road and overturns.
Alachua votes in new mayor, commissioner
Apr 9, 2025
Political newcomers Welch and Fletcher won with campaigns on transparency.
National Gopher Tortoise Day focuses on reptile’s benefits to ecosystem
Apr 9, 2025
Conservationists aim to educate the public on Florida’s threatened native keystone species on April 10.
Alachua County Commission moves to test air quality around Florence Landfill
Apr 9, 2025
Six-month plan will collect data samples ahead of landfill’s closure.
Newberry picks Marden, Long, Mazon in unofficial results
Apr 8, 2025
The citizens of Newberry voted for continuity and trust in current leadership in a municipal election on Tuesday, electing a current city commissioner to become mayor, […]
Gainesville issues demolition permit for home, owner disagrees with process
Apr 8, 2025
Years-long project to end with CindyBGoods closure.
Gainesville woman, 72, dies in 2-vehicle collision in Clay County
Apr 8, 2025
Crash occurs on State Road 21 northeast of Keystone Heights.
City of Alachua receives clean audit report
Apr 7, 2025
Commission also OKs budget amendment for Alachua Police Department motorcycle grant.
Newberry woman, 63, dies in 2-vehicle crash south of Gainesville
Apr 7, 2025
Collision occurs on SW Williston Road.
City of Gainesville announces traffic, parking closures for NCAA Championship Game
Apr 7, 2025
Road closures planned around UF campus, Bo Diddley Plaza for watch community parties.
1 dead, 2 seriously injured in 3-vehicle collision in Columbia County
Apr 7, 2025
Crash occurred Monday morning on County Road 245 south of Lake City
GPD Investigation: Officers followed protocol during October arrest inside church
Apr 7, 2025
Report also revealed needed policy change.
Gainesville flyers stir Alachua, Newberry election season
Apr 4, 2025
Candidates push to remain on-message.
Gainesville urges safe March Madness celebrations with Final Four approaching
Apr 3, 2025
City plans road closures, watch party for championship.