NewsGainesville woman dies in 2-vehicle collision on US 441 Staff Reports Feb 12, 20240 commentsSedan pulls in front of pickup at County Road 237.
NewsFire destroys semi on US 301 Staff Reports Feb 12, 20240 commentsTrailer brakes reportedly start blaze.
EducationHomeschool student wins Alachua County spelling bee Glory Reitz Feb 9, 20246 commentsCooper Campen will go to First Coast Regional Spelling Bee in March.
NewsHCA North Florida Hospital shutdown: ‘It’s been a disaster’ Gary Nelson Feb 9, 202416 commentsPatients still waiting for surgeries, hospital execs decline to speak.
NewsVoter registration in Alachua County ends on Feb. 20 Staff Reports Feb 9, 20240 commentsAny individual wishing to vote in the primary must be registered to vote.
Government + PoliticsTwo candidates qualify for High Springs special election Seth Johnson Feb 8, 20242 commentsElection scheduled for March 26.
NewsLibrary governing board misses quorum to vote on director evaluation Glory Reitz Feb 8, 20241 commentBackup materials show positive reviews, goals for 2024
NewsVehicle hits Levy County school bus with 22 students onboard Staff Reports Feb 8, 20240 commentsNo one injured when teenage driver collides with rear of bus.
CrimeACSO responds to gunshots, discovers dead man in vehicle Staff Reports Feb 8, 20241 commentIncident occurs in area of 500 SW 69th Street.
NewsGRU Authority votes to increase charges to Gainesville Seth Johnson Feb 8, 20245 commentsCost changes voted for next fiscal year.
EducationAlachua County school district clarifies book challenge policy Glory Reitz Feb 7, 20241 commentStaff attorney said she is treating policy guides as living documents.
EducationOak Hall students awarded for chess performance Seth Johnson Feb 7, 20240 commentsVice president of U.S. Chess Federation praised players, coach.
Government + PoliticsLevy County approves controversial sand mine exception Glory Reitz Feb 7, 20240 commentsNo public comment taken at continuation of quasi-judicial hearing.
NewsLake Butler woman dies in head-on collision with semi Staff Reports Feb 7, 20243 commentsCrash occurs on State Road 121 north of Raiford.
EducationSplit school board approves Andrew contract Glory Reitz Feb 7, 20240 commentsSuperintendent still must approve offer before it takes effect.
Government + PoliticsCurry recommends first actions to cover $1.4 million shortfall Seth Johnson Feb 6, 20249 commentsFinance Committee approves reassigned funds.
NewsPickup hits, kills Morriston bicyclist in Levy County Staff Reports Feb 6, 20241 commentWoman struck while riding along SE County Road 326.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority to discuss power generation, service contracts Seth Johnson Feb 6, 20243 commentsWednesday meeting to be held at GRU Administrative Building.
NewsGeorgia man dies in Suwannee County I-75 collision Staff Reports Feb 6, 20240 commentsSUV crashes into dump truck that got lodged under County Road 136.
CrimeGrand jury indicts man for 2010 Gainesville murder of Buchholz student Seth Johnson Feb 5, 20244 commentsDefendant already serving a life sentence.
EducationSchool board to vote on superintendent contract Glory Reitz Feb 5, 20240 commentsNew three-year contract on agenda for Tuesday’s meeting.
NewsState investigating HCA surgery shutdown Gary Nelson Feb 5, 20242 commentsMobile response teams working to repair instruments.
NewsUF report: Shark attacks, fatalities see uptick in 2023 Jiayu Liang | Florida Museum of Natural History Feb 5, 20240 commentsFlorida has more shark bites than any other state at 16.
NewsPickup hits, kills Trenton toddler in private yard Staff Reports Feb 5, 20240 commentsDriver turning into yard when 3-year-old boy approaches vehicle.