Government + Politics GRU Authority appeals judge’s referendum ruling, city weighs options Seth Johnson Apr 3, 2025Gainesville utility remains in tug-of-war.
News DeSantis names 21 appointments to Judicial Nominating Commissions Staff Reports Mar 31, 2025Four selected from Eighth Judicial Circuit and three from Third Judicial Circuit.
Crime Convicted murderer who killed UF student Christian Aguilar in 2012 dies in prison C.J. Gish Mar 14, 2025Pedro Bravo was set to return to Alachua County to face additional charges.
Local Living Legacy of Matthew Lewey celebrated at Thomas Center Ronnie Lovler Feb 24, 2025Event examined extraordinary achievements of forgotten African American leader in Gainesville.
Crime Alachua County courts finalize murder case, firearm possession case Staff Reports Feb 10, 2025Sentencing for 2022 will come in March.
Business Lender files foreclosure complaint against Oaks Mall, $80M owed Seth Johnson Feb 10, 2025Motion filed for property to enter receivership.
News ACSO discrimination lawsuit to start trial next week Seth Johnson Jan 30, 2025Motion remains open concerning service firearms in court.
Crime Ohio man receives 30-year sentence for threatening Alachua County judge Staff Reports Dec 12, 2024Inmate also assaulted federal employee.
News Gainey rejoins Four Corners Agreement with Bradford, Clay, Putnam sheriffs Seth Johnson Oct 22, 2024Agreement outlines enforcement in Melrose.
Elections Alachua County voters to decide on 6 state, several local ballot initiatives Seth Johnson Oct 2, 2024Two local ballot initiatives under review by courts.
Government + Politics State Sen. Keith Perry joins emergency petition against Alachua County referendum Seth Johnson Sep 24, 2024Referendum deals with at-large versus single-member districts.
Government + Politics Emergency motion filed against Gainesville’s November election ballot Seth Johnson Sep 24, 2024GRU Authority looks to expedite lawsuit review.
Crime Ocala man found guilty for downtown Gainesville double homicide Staff Reports Sep 19, 2024Shooting occurred on W. University Avenue on July 30, 2023.
Government + Politics GRU Authority officially files complaint against Gainesville, Barton Seth Johnson Sep 10, 2024Complaint asks courts to stop upcoming Gainesville vote.
Crime Gainesville woman receives 45-year sentence for vehicular homicide C.J. Gish Sep 4, 2024Jaileen Pagan left a crash scene where she hit and killed a pedestrian in September 2023.
Crime Jury indicts Williston man who set wife on fire for murder, arson C.J. Gish Aug 29, 2024Williston man allegedly kills wife and then sets house on fire.
Crime Gainesville man arrested for vandalizing City Hall, making threats to mayor C.J. Gish Aug 26, 2024Charges stem from March incidents at Old Library Building and Mayor Harvey Ward’s office
Crime Grand jury indicts 3 for Christin Cassels 2017 murder Staff Reports Aug 14, 2024Incident stems from first-degree murder and burglary in Hawthorne.
Crime Union County man receives 3 life sentences for capital sexual battery Staff Reports Aug 9, 2024Suspect sexually battered two minors multiples times.
Crime Former Bell teacher receives life sentence for capital sexual battery C.J. Gish Jul 31, 2024William Carawan battered multiple victims over three years at Bell Elementary School.
Crime Lake City man receives 50-year sentence for shooting, robbery Staff Reports Jul 23, 2024Gainesville incident involved attempted murder, home invasion robbery in June 2022.
News Gainesville man sentenced to prison for school shooting threat Staff Reports Apr 30, 2024Daniel Dominguez receives three years for October 2023 Instagram post.
News DeSantis appoints judge to Alachua County Court Staff Reports Apr 18, 2024Jonathan Ramsey to fill recent vacancy created by retirement of Judge Walter Green
Crime Trenton man who crashed excavator into Walmart receives prison sentence C.J. Gish Apr 16, 2024Jesse Smith hot-wired machine and caused $2 million in damage in Sept. 11 incident.