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The Commemorative Air Force Tampa Bay Wing offers flights on the PT-19 at the University Air Center in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, March 27, 2026. (Delia Rose Sauer/WUFT) The University Air Center hosted the 10th annual Gator Fly-In Armed Services and Appreciation Day on Saturday. The event offers a space for...

As part of ongoing milling and paving operations on U.S. 441 in the city of Alachua, overnight detours at the I‑75 interchange are necessary for resurfacing work from Sunday, March 29, through Thursday, April 2 The post Nighttime ramp detours at I-75 and U.S. 441 planned for March 29 through April 2 appeared first...

The manufacturing scene in Alachua County is buzzing this month, with several solid openings for folks who like hands-on work and steady growth. Whether you’re into quality control, production, or warehouse operations, there’s something here for you.

Alachua County is moving ahead with a major transformation of West End Community Park (12830 W. Newberry Road). The next phase of improvements is estimated at $6.3 million and includes new restrooms, sidewalks, and other amenities to support upcoming events like the 2027 World Masters Indoor Championships.

Even in spring ball, Jon Sumrall is putting a lot of focus on the 2027 recruiting class.

The best seafood in Florida isn’t where you think it is, and that’s exactly why The Yearling Restaurant in Hawthorne has managed to stay a secret for so long. While everyone else is fighting for parking at coastal restaurants, smart diners are heading inland to discover some of the most delicious seafood in the...

A proposed detention center that could house up to 3,000 people drew dozens of protesters who gathered at two locations in Starke.

Because of ongoing dry weather and high wildfire danger, Alachua County has extended its countywide burn ban through April 4, 2026. The ban covers all unpermitted and non-exempt open burning, including campfires, bonfires, yard waste, household trash, construction debris, and fireworks.

Three more local residents have filed lawsuits against Publix, seeking damages for various incidents involving a falling shelf, a child’s injury, and a high-speed grocery cart assistance that resulted in an alleged faceplant. The first lawsuit was filed on February 16, by Marion County resident Jessica Santiago...

When Bob Tancig thinks about climate change in Gainesville, he thinks about azaleas. The small pink flowers traditionally bloom from February to April, when temperatures start to increase after chilly North Florida winters. But Tancig has started spotting them as early as December. He’s heard some people call the...