Armed stand-off at Butler Plaza Walmart ends with arrest
Mar 3, 2025
Suspect from South Florida facing 20 felonies will appear in court on Monday.
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Armed stand-off at Butler Plaza Walmart ends with arrest
Suspect from South Florida facing 20 felonies will appear in court on Monday.
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office appeals $15 million discrimination verdict
Feb 28, 2025
New motions ask to dismiss jury verdict, new trial.
Alachua calls off inquiry into planning staff departures
Feb 27, 2025
Two commissioners, mayor say Alachua should look to the future, not the past.
Newberry appoints Jason Lyman as interim fire chief
Feb 27, 2025
Personnel shuffle follows Mike Vogel’s resignation after being arrested for driving under influence.
Gainesville moves forward with school zone, red-light cameras
Feb 27, 2025
Ordinances will return for two final votes.
Author’s sister reads book about acceptance to head start children
Feb 27, 2025
Children also practice confidence-building affirmations.
Lake City woman dies in collision with semi near Fort White
Feb 27, 2025
A 63-year-old Lake City woman died Thursday morning when she pulled out in front of a tractor-trailer on State Road 47 north of Fort White. According […]
Gainesville, Alachua County set Library Support days
Feb 27, 2025
National nonprofit pushing for library use.
New standards expected to save USPS billions, improve delivery
Feb 27, 2025
Savings to come out of streamlined transportation and mail processing.
State board unanimously approves Newberry school conversion
Feb 26, 2025
Commission also chooses to let statute’s 50% vote requirement trump board of education’s former majority requirement.
Oak Hammock approved for new 4-story apartment building
Feb 26, 2025
Board of Directors plan for future growth.
Raiford motorcyclist dies in collision with pickup in Starke
Feb 26, 2025
Crash occurs on West Weldon Street.
Alachua County considers sheriff’s office salaries, carports
Feb 25, 2025
Sheriff to raise starting salaries.
Buchholz student’s artwork selected for international exhibit
Feb 25, 2025
Drawing one of 48 works of art chosen for Advanced Placement Art and Design Exhibit.
Insured but still in debt: Hawthorne residents talk healthcare costs
Feb 24, 2025
Town Hall hosted by Right Care Alliance.
ACSO deputies detain suspect in fatal West Gainesville shooting
Feb 24, 2025
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) deputies detained a female suspect who allegedly shot and killed a person near 7700 SW 4th Place in Gainesville on Sunday […]
GHS student wins spot in International Science and Engineering Fair
Feb 21, 2025
Abhith Kasala advances for second straight year.
Newberry officials boast city’s growth, stability at State of City address
Feb 21, 2025
City clerk of 35 years receives key to city.
Gainesville authorizes letter over garbage fee mishap, continues streatery
Feb 20, 2025
City also finalized Florida Theater historic designation.
Days left to qualify for Alachua, Newberry elections
Feb 20, 2025
Two Alachua County municipalities are gearing up for April elections, with qualifying periods open for new candidates for a few more days. The city of Alachua’s […]
Alachua County continues negotiations with UF on animal services
Feb 20, 2025
Draft contract expected later this year.
Homeschooler wins second straight spelling bee
Feb 20, 2025
Three-hour competition stretches 42 rounds.