Newberry receives award for power restoration and mutual aid
The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) recognized Newberry and 15 other Florida public power utilities with the Restoring Communities Award. According to a city...
17-year-old on probation charged as adult in December car burglaries in Belmont neighborhood
Staff report NEWBERRY, Fla. – Roman Romel Sheppard, 17, has been charged as an adult for burglarizing multiple vehicles in the Belmont...
Multiple buildings hit in Sweetwater Square shooting, no injuries
Staff report GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Gainesville Police Department is investigating multiple shots fired this afternoon at Sweetwater Square Apartments, 3501 NE 15th...
Gainesville beauty school MTI to provide free services in honor of Black History Month
Students at the McDougle Technical Institute will give back to the Gainesville community by offering free manicures, pedicures and male haircuts throughout February to...
Florida Coaches Poll following wins over Georgia, Mississippi State
Florida took care of business this week, beating both Mississippi State and Georgia, but the USA TODAY Coaches Poll voters didn’t show the Gators...
You decide! Vote for the Gainesville-area athlete of the week
It's time for everyone's favorite part of the week: The Gainesville Sun Athlete of the Week Poll!Here are the best of the bunch for...
Paul Finebaum Analyzes SEC Teams That Are Under Most Pressure In 2024
ESPN’s Paul Finebaum was on the show McElroy and Cubelic in the Morning and was discussing whether Florida or Tennessee is...
Two Gators Signees Finish Top 10 in On3Sports’ 2024 Recruiting Rankings
The headlining acts of the Gators' rising true freshman class, quarterback DJ Lagway and defensive end LJ McCray ,...
Shell Elementary School in Hawthorne opens a calm room for students
HAWTHORNE, Fla. (WCJB) -A calm room is opening at Shell Elementary School to promote mental health for students. Alachua County Public Schools received a...
Plans for new brunch and coffee chains brewing in southwest Gainesville
Two national restaurant chains — one specializing in breakfast and brunch, and the other in coffee — have plans to open in southwest Gainesville.Another...
