Education Santa Fe restarts provost search, changes interim Seth Johnson Sep 14, 2023Expanded role prompted restart, new position.
News Children’s Trust approves first budget reading Glory Reitz Sep 13, 2023Board also approved six nonprofits to begin negotiating agreements.
Education Three ACPS students earn top National Merit scores Staff Reports Sep 13, 2023ACPS had 35 students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.
Crime Man arrested in Georgia on GNV, Alachua fraud charges Staff Reports Sep 13, 2023Florida suspect allegedly used fraudulent cashier’s checks to purchase $62,000 in ATVs, trailers.
Government + Politics GNV attorney asks for another $250K for lawsuit Seth Johnson Sep 13, 2023Lawsuit seeks to stop state control of Gainesville Regional Utilities.
News Bell man dies in truck-tractor accident Staff Reports Sep 12, 2023Vehicle travels off US 129 north of Trenton.
Government + Politics Alachua County votes on 2024 taxes, assessments Seth Johnson Sep 12, 2023Property tax, stormwater assessment to increase.
Education ACPS updates school rezoning timeline Glory Reitz Sep 12, 2023Hurricane Idalia results in two rescheduled community input sessions.
News Newberry welcome sign nears completion Glory Reitz Sep 12, 2023Project still needs some masonry, lighting and landscaping work.
Crime Man steals excavator, drives into Walmart C.J. Gish Sep 12, 2023GPD arrests suspect who knocked down power poles, damaged storage unit and Walmart.
Education School Board passes budget for 2024 Glory Reitz Sep 11, 2023Reapportioned funding shrank the budget by $4.5 million since initial plan.
News Union County collision claims Glen St. Mary man Staff Reports Sep 11, 2023Van crosses lane on State Road 121 and hits tractor-trailer near Raiford.
Education SF honors longtime supporter, hosts groundbreaking Seth Johnson Sep 11, 2023New Cellon Institute to house welding, HVAC, advanced manufacturing.
Education UF adds new VP for PK-12, Pre-Bachelors programs Staff Reports Sep 11, 2023Dr. Penny Schwinn to fill newly created role that will extend UF’s impact into Florida’s classrooms.
News One Nation One Project calls for Phase 2 projects Glory Reitz Sep 11, 2023Initiative has up to $200,000 in ARPA funds to give out.
News DeSantis visits Chiefland, awards $1.6 million Seth Johnson Sep 8, 2023Governor hands out 9 checks for Idalia recovery.
Government + Politics County asks GNV to reconsider Thelma Boltin Center Seth Johnson Sep 8, 2023 City plans to take next steps on Sept. 21.
News SF College to hold groundbreaking for Cellon Institute Staff Reports Sep 8, 2023New facility will be for skilled trades, advanced manufacturing classes.
Featured GNV votes to raise GRU rates, property taxes Seth Johnson Sep 7, 2023Budget relies on 29% property tax increase.
Government + Politics GNV alters 794 lots, substandard parcel criteria Seth Johnson Sep 7, 2023Changes give developers more leeway on small lots.
News Suspicious device found at Quality Inn in Lake City Staff Reports Sep 7, 2023Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad dispatched to evaluate device.
Local Living Steve Spurrier speaks at Empty Bowls Glory Reitz Sep 7, 2023Bread of the Mighty fundraiser draws over 170 people.
News DeSantis appoints new sheriff of Alachua County C.J. Gish Sep 7, 2023Gainesville native Emery Gainey selected to fill position in for departing Clovis Watson.
Sports ACPS enacts clear bag policy for football games Staff Reports Sep 7, 2023Safety procedures start immediately.