Marion County Sheriff’s Office provides update on investigation into 3-year-old’s death
Sgt. Paul Bloom, a Marion County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer, gives an update on the investigation into the death of a 3-year-old girl in Citra.
High Springs Chevron owner arrested for selling to underaged customers
Following an undercover operation, the High Springs Police Department and state partners arrested the owner and an employee of the Chevron on Main Street for selling nicotine products to underaged customers. The store owner, Bhavesh Jayantilal Amin of Gainesville, was arrested Thursday. The store clerk, Kudamannage...
‘Took it too far:’ Nightmare in Citra
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – The man who Marion County deputies took in for questioning Thursday in the death of a girl in Citra has been arrested, the sheriff’s office confirmed Friday. Jeroen Jarrel Coombs, 32, faces a charge of aggravated child abuse in the death of a 3-year-old...
GRU Authority approves financial transactions, votes to move General Public Comment to the end...
At the February 18 GRU Authority meeting, the board responded to comments from the public, approved financial transactions to replenish capital project funds and refinance bonds, and voted for several changes to its Code of Business Conduct, including moving General Public Comment to the end of the meeting. The post...
Alachua County introduces potential solution for east Gainesville food insecurity
East Gainesville has long been recognized as a food desert. After years of failed attempts to bring another grocery store to the area, a new solution is on the table — a Farm Stop. Alachua County Commissioner Anna Prizzia introduced the model, which is a combination of a grocery...
‘Country Clash: Battle of Bands’ returns to Williston on Saturday
The 2026 Country Clash: Battle of the Bands will take place on Feb. 21 at Homestead Park in Williston from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a $1,000 cash prize for the winner. The event features live music, a beer and wine bar, axe throwing, Fat G's BBQ, 9-hole mini golf, and a live radio broadcast by Becky Dee from 106.9 FM.
Eastside student wins spot in International Science and Engineering Fair
Pranav Mannam, a 10th grader at Eastside High, won Best in Show at the Alachua Regional Science and Engineering Fair. Mannam earned a spot in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in May and the State Fair from March 31-April 2. The regional fair had 80 projects submitted and...
Animal advocates seek state investigation into Union County Animal Control; ‘this is unacceptable’
More than 50 animal advocates representing a dozen rescue groups across Florida are asking state leaders to review operations at Union County Animal Control, alleging a pattern of neglect, poor oversight and statutory violations, claims county officials strongly deny.
A look at proposed zoning changes for Alachua County Public Schools
(Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct an inaccuracy. Loften High School is not closing under any of the proposed rezoning drafts.) Several schools may shut down next school year as Alachua County Public Schools moves ahead with long-delayed rezoning plans. The district released three proposed...
GRU authority cautions higher utility rates if city denies new resolution
The Gainesville Regional Utilities authority board unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday clarifying that the board’s CEO and Chief Financial Officer can negotiate and carry out financial arrangements. Now, the resolution is at the discretion of the Gainesville City Commission. If rejected, the board warned...
