Government + Politics Gainesville receives $800K federal transportation grant for roadway safety Staff Reports Nov 21, 2024City to evaluate roadways with limited lighting conditions that contribute to crashes.
Government + Politics Gainesville sets legislative priorities, talks legal notices Seth Johnson Nov 14, 2024Commission also looks at minority business study.
Government + Politics Chad Scott wins vote recount for Alachua County sheriff Staff Reports Nov 13, 2024Scott defeats Emery Gainey by 392 votes.
Local Living Alachua County Poet Laureate to represent U.S. at Nigerian theatre festival Lillian Hamman Nov 13, 2024E. Stanley Richardson will perform one-man show “Satchmo at the Waldorf.”
Government + Politics BOCC votes on rural broadband, dedicates $1M to Mill Creek development Seth Johnson Nov 12, 2024County commission selects new chair, vice chair.
Business United Way of North Central Florida to unveil new brand strategy Staff Reports Nov 12, 2024Community invited to brand reveal and ribbon-cutting event on Dec. 4.
Local Living Safe Streets and Roads Community Workshop slated for Wednesday Staff Reports Nov 11, 2024Alachua County, city of Gainesville and UF seek public input on street safety.
Government + Politics Recount underway in Alachua County sheriff’s race J.C. Derrick Nov 11, 2024Machine recount triggered after initial count showed winning margin of 415 votes.
Elections No contest: Gainesville, Alachua County easily pass 3 local referendums Seth Johnson Nov 6, 2024Legal challenges will hold up two of the issues.
Elections Gainesville voters denounce political animosity as they head to polls Seth Johnson Nov 5, 2024Locals cite Amendment 4, GRU as top issues in ‘rough’ political season.
Government + Politics From No to Yes: Long changes stance on single-member districts Seth Johnson Nov 1, 2024Rodney Long sees districts as chance for African Americans.
Government + Politics Alachua County to host Climate Summit Staff Reports Nov 1, 2024Event to be held at Santa Fe College Blount Center in Gainesville.
Local Living Food4Kids Backpack Program launches “Alachua County Food Fight” Staff Reports Nov 1, 2024November challenge to raise funds to feed nearly 1,700 local children.
Local Living Alachua County to hold “Honoring the Departed” ceremony on Thursday Staff Reports Nov 1, 2024Ceremony to take place at Evergreen Cemetery.
Local Living Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony slated for Saturday Staff Reports Oct 31, 2024Alachua County Community Remembrance Project to hold event at Monteocha Park
News Alachua County, Gainesville continue storm debris removal Staff Reports Oct 30, 2024Crews aim to collect debris over next few weeks.
Business Derrick: Mainstreet growth defies national trends J.C. Derrick Oct 30, 2024Expansion brings print edition to 10,000 new homes, businesses.
Elections Meet the Candidates: Congressional District 3 Glory Reitz Oct 29, 2024Tom Wells challenges incumbent Kat Cammack.
Local Living Dayspring Missionary Baptist Church to host Endowment Scholarship Gala Staff Reports Oct 29, 2024Event to increase size of Tiawana Mechele Wheeler Memorial Endowed Scholarship fund.
Education Annual event spotlights local afterschool programs Glory Reitz Oct 24, 2024Children’s Trust of Alachua County and Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Florida partner for 4th annual event in Alachua County.
Elections Alachua County sets early voting record Glory Reitz Oct 23, 2024Nearly 5,000 people voted each of first two days.
News Melrose property purchase, music venue project continues forward Seth Johnson Oct 23, 2024Sale anticipated next week.
News Gainey rejoins Four Corners Agreement with Bradford, Clay, Putnam sheriffs Seth Johnson Oct 22, 2024Agreement outlines enforcement in Melrose.
News Smashed home during Helene leaves Gainesville family searching Seth Johnson Oct 21, 2024Helene proves worst storm for Alachua County.