Government + Politics Alachua County seeks to better Newnans Lake after unsolicited proposal Seth Johnson Jul 16, 2024County tasked to reduce nitrogen, phosphorus in lake.
News Houchen resigns as Alachua County equity, community engagement manager Seth Johnson Jul 16, 2024County equity plan developed under Houchen.
Business Alachua County Commission seeks Small Grant Initiative proposals Staff Reports Jul 11, 2024Interested parties must apply by July 31.
Outdoors Alachua County to close Four Creeks Preserve temporarily Staff Reports Jul 10, 2024Annual upkeep will shut down access for an estimated five days.
Government + Politics Alachua County sets tentative tax rates and assessments Glory Reitz Jul 10, 2024General county tax rate drops again while fire services and law enforcement rates stay the same
News UF kicks arrested pro-Palestinian protesters out of school for up to 4 years Vivienne Serret | Fresh Take Florida Jul 10, 2024Students plan to appeal.
News Georgia man hits guardrail, dies in I-75 car crash Staff Reports Jul 10, 2024Driver was not wearing seatbelt.
Government + Politics Alachua County moves forward with World Masters Athletics championship Glory Reitz Jul 9, 2024West End planned for javelin, hammer throw events.
Health Feline parvo outbreak leads Alachua County Animal Resources to pause cat intake Staff Reports Jul 9, 2024Facility will not accept cats during seven-day precautionary closure.
Business ‘A renaissance for agriculture’: Newberry AgFoodTech Park to boost town’s future Glory Reitz Jul 5, 2024Ag tech research incubator expected to generate 10 jobs per acre.
Business Derrick: Mainstreet celebrates 2 years in print J.C. Derrick Jul 5, 2024Wins span editorial, business operations.
Crime Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents raid Alachua law office J.C. Derrick Jul 4, 2024Search warrant details unknown.
Local News Alachua County homeless survey shows drop from 2023 Seth Johnson Jul 3, 2024Numbers remain higher than 2022.
Government + Politics Florida amends PACE program as cases continue at state Supreme Court Seth Johnson Jul 2, 2024New law began on July 1.
Local Living Grace Baptist Church to host emergency preparedness seminar Staff Reports Jul 2, 2024Event to teach attendees how to respond to natural or man-made disasters.
Local Living Alachua County announces landscape fertilizer ban in effect Staff Reports Jul 2, 2024Fertilizers with nitrogen and phosphorus are prohibited from July through February.
News Gainesville’s CWA union ‘fighting to survive’ with looming August deadline Seth Johnson Jul 1, 2024Unions across Florida struggling after new 2023 law.
News Alachua County receives $1.4M to design “Paths to Opportunity” project Staff Reports Jul 1, 2024County to address SW 20th Avenue corridor near UF and UF Health Shands Hospital.
News ‘I’m going to break your hand’: Athletes recount unwanted touching from water polo coach Matthew Cupelli Jun 28, 2024Athletes say coach drunkenly touched player’s face, coerced hugs.
Sponsored Good in Gainesville: City, county tackle housing challenges Eric Godet Sr. Jun 27, 2024Recent moves combat increasing cost of living.
Sports Family, passion attracts Surrency back to coach Hawthorne baseball Mike Ridaught Jun 26, 2024Longtime mayor, city commissioner coached Hornets from 2004-2011.
Government + Politics Alachua County votes on Hawthorne codes, expanded language access Seth Johnson Jun 25, 2024Commissioners OK phase 2 for language access policy.
Local Living Aging Matters: Dementia numbers, awareness on upswing Ronnie Lovler Jun 22, 2024Seniors with dementia, caregivers face intertwined challenges
News Children’s Trust approves unallocated funds, tentative budget Glory Reitz Jun 20, 2024$1.6 million left from last year being allocated for three goals.