Re-examining decades of climate change, environmental activism in Alachua County
(04/17/23 7:01am)
With its abundance of historic natural resources, Alachua County is no stranger to climate and environmental activism.
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Feeding Florida in a changing climate
(04/17/23 6:21am)
Amy Van Scoik is driven by her passion for feeding people, but this mission grows harder each year as the climate becomes more unpredictable. It’s never clear what extreme weather to expect during the next season.
A note from Gainesville’s mayor
(04/17/23 6:09am)
Merriam-Webster defines the idiom “whistle past the graveyard” as “to act or talk as if one is relaxed and not afraid when one is actually afraid or nervous.”
Gainesville youth join fight to preserve natural resources
(04/17/23 6:08am)
In the fight against climate change, young Alachua County residents are on the frontlines, focused on defending their future.
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park continues to compel nature-lovers
(04/17/23 6:54am)
Every morning before heading into the orange groves for his shift, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park tour guide Rick Mulligan reads one of the titular author’s letters. He tries to pick a letter that was written on the date he’s going in, to get a sense of how she was feeling that day.
Rep. Chuck Clemons files Gainesville Regional Utilities bill
(04/11/23 10:09pm)
On Monday morning, Rep. Chuck Clemons (R-Newberry) filed legislation, House Bill 1645, that would put Gainesville Regional Utilities under state control if passed.
Santa Fe College hosts Roots and Herbs Festival to communicate origins of food
(04/11/23 12:48am)
From Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and now to Gainesville — the Root and Herbs festival at Haile Farmers’ Market celebrated the use of plants, roots and herbs in cultures from around the world.
Grupos inmigrantes en Gainesville protestan propuesta legislativa del estado
(04/10/23 9:36pm)
Cargando letreros grandes y banderines representando diferentes países, docenas de estudiantes y residentes corearon en unísono en la intersección de la calle 13 y West University Avenue.
Florida residents divided on calls for stricter gun legislation
(04/10/23 10:28am)
Former Marjory Stoneman Douglas student Moises Cobo learned about universal background checks for a debate competition in ninth grade.
State law to make all students eligible for private school vouchers
(04/10/23 10:15am)
Living just above poverty level and behind a revolving door of family, Wendy Krzoska said she couldn’t afford private school growing up.
Alachua County Commission to allow free, unlimited jail phone calls
(04/10/23 10:00am)
When Emily Westerholm was incarcerated, hearing her mother’s voice was what kept her sane. But that sanity was a privilege — her mother could afford to pay for the phone calls.
Gainesville man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
(04/07/23 9:02pm)
A Gainesville teen was taken into custody on suspicion of shooting a man in the chest.
Alachua County Commission votes 4-1 to allow free, unlimited prison phone calls
(04/07/23 8:57pm)
The Alachua County Commission voted Thursday night 4-1 to provide free and unlimited prison phone calls by Oct. 1.
Gainesville immigrant groups protest proposed state legislation
(04/07/23 10:00am)
Wielding large signs and vibrant hand flags representing different countries, dozens of students and residents alike chanted in unison at the intersection of 13th Street and West University Avenue.
Hawthorne man arrested on sexual assault, indecent exposure and burglary charges
(04/06/23 3:33pm)
A Hawthorne man was put into custody Tuesday afternoon on suspicion of breaking into a lesbian couple’s home and sexually assaulting a woman.
Alachua County School Board halts rezoning, will rezone in 2024-25 school year
(04/06/23 2:15am)
After two months of discussing a spot rezone, the Alachua County School Board voted Tuesday to halt that plan entirely. Instead, the board will comprehensively rezone the district in the 2024-2025 school year.
County on edge about proposed meat processing facility
(04/05/23 5:21pm)
After nearly four hours of passionate public debate and multiple reminders for the audience to remain respectful, the Alachua County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to advance plans for a meat processing facility in Newberry.
Gainesville rally calls for gun safety, end to gun violence
(04/05/23 2:14pm)
Amanda Goldsmith was 17 years old when she flatlined in an emergency room from a gunshot wound. She was shot for rejecting a relationship with a man.
UF hosts Future of Florida Springs discussion, workshop
(04/03/23 12:30pm)
Despite being surrounded by water on three sides and receiving on average 53 inches of rainfall a year, Florida’s most fragile resource is water.
Gainesville sexual offender arrested on felony registration failures
(04/02/23 7:54pm)
A Gainesville man was arrested on suspicion of failing to update police of his internet, phone and vehicle changes — required acts due to his sexual predator status.
