Alachua, FL News
Alachua, FL News
Local students score at and above state averages on reading and writing, but district cautious
Hundreds flock to Alachua's annual biotech celebration
High Springs police officers question safety of local dispatch
The beat goes on
Golf cart’s days are numbered
Jungle Friends primate sanctuary looks to expand
Alachua may get new interstate ramp
Alachua issued clean financial audit
High Springs talks five percent sewer rate increase
Shootout in High Springs brings crowds to Pioneer Days
Sewer rates may increase in coming months
Sparks fly as police chief employment agreement heads back to drawing board
Poe Springs Park appears to be abandoned
Hawthorne park security creates dilemma
Mud run raises money for charity
Cuts, delays trim High Springs’ budget deficit
High bids forces Newberry to rebid project
Brown makes it official
Barnas targets city clerk, finance director positions
Former planner Popoli wants $147K severance package
Qualifying for Hawthorne city election begins
City looks to grinder pump care tips to reduce failures
Jamison defeats Carter in High Springs election
Razor thin victory goes to Brown
Incumbents sweep Newberry election
Archer’s Roberta Lopez running for Alachua County Commission
Nations Park construction behind schedule
ALERT -- Dense smoke advisory issued for Alachua County
ELECTION UPDATE: Early reports show Jamison win in High Springs
ELECTION UPDATE: Early reports show Jamison win in High Springs
Chili cook-off headlines O’Leno Springs Celebration
Alachua election April 10
Seven candidates running in Newberry’s Tuesday election
Special election in High Springs Tuesday
Downtown pocket park construction moves forward
Newberry candidate forum to take place Thursday
Construction delays put Poe Springs in limbo
High Springs candidates square off in forum
Alachua annexes portion of former battery manufacturing site
Newberry candidate’s residency questioned
Severe weather brings heavy winds
High Springs candidates forum tonight
Charity run catches St. Patrick’s Day spirit
City Planner may have ‘whistle-blower’ protection
An inside look at Newberry commission candidates
High Springs Theater renovated
Newberry targets two roads for proposed surtax revenues
Goats, steers and pigs fetch big bucks at Youth Fair
High Springs commission Town Hall meeting Saturday
Tree planting party gets kids outdoors
High Springs cemetery running out of space
Alachua eyes grant funds to build multi-purpose fields
Help a horse, support Mill Creek fundraiser
Mayor wants to restrict comments, end filming
Police looking for armed robber
High Springs election qualifying opens Monday
Restaurant music raises ire of Newberry residents
I-75 in Paynes Prairie reduced to one lane Wednesday night for repairs
Lady Panthers advance to state championship game
High Springs may amend alcohol ordinance again
Alachua eyeing smart grid technology
Elementary students raise money for heart research
City to buy new fire truck
Irby honors heroes at Jump Rope for Heart
Langman hired as permanent city manager
City rejects PBA contract
Poe Springs takeover a step closer
Phoenix Commercial Park still on for annexation
One year later, family still looking for answers
A tradition of farm toys and tractors
High Springs commission reworking budget
Commission to make key decisions Thursday
Commission defends home rule, opposes airboat bill
Hoggetowne Medieval Faire offers fun for all ages
Steve Holley selected as High Springs police chief
Commissioner Eric May resigns
Nations Park to open this summer
Newberry Lions Club to host Farm Toy Show Saturday
High Springs Commissioner May resigns
Carjacking attempted in Alachua
Newberry commission solar project
April elections to fill two seats on city commission
Newberry may expand treatment plant
High Springs police chief resigns amid turmoil
High Springs picks attorney amid controversy
Keeping the dream alive Alachua’s 7th Annual MLK Celebration
High Springs attorney, engineer resign
Mother, aunt arrested in Newberry boy’s death
Food Lion closing: Businesses in plaza unsure about future
City manager list down to three
Police search for suspect in Santa Fe College kidnapping
Retrospective: A look back at 2011 Part II
Armed robber still at large
Newberry, Santa Fe designated ‘high performing’ schools by State
High Springs eyeing Poe Springs, economic development Thursday
High Springs aims to keep $1.6 million from USDA
Retrospective: A look back at 2011 - Part 1
Witnesses testify in school shooting case
Grapski settles one case, while others ongoing
Special delivery: holiday cheer
Traveling criminals
Newberry celebrates holidays with festivities
High Springs to consider 31 candidates for manager
Road tax could generate $30 million
State Attorney: No Sunshine Law Violation
Help on the way for Alachua roads
Voter registration deadline for Presidential Preference Primary election
UF, Moffitt researchers find blood cancer may be more common than realized
Twilight Christmas parade sparkels in High Springs
Parade spreads holiday joy
Police called to Hogg home days before double homicide
Biomass plant water line to cost $1 million
High Springs Commission votes ‘no’ on utility rate increases
Newberry commission says ‘keep it clean’
Davis at home as High Springs’ mayor
Fellowship Church brings back Bethlehem Live
Attempted murder charges filed against McCall
Commission finalizes Langman's employment contract
City seeks Senior Resources Advisory Board members
A.L. Mebane’s green and gold shine once again
High Springs Commission split on new interim city manager
October shooting victim dies Tuesday
Fairgrounds not headed to Newberry
Alachua rezoning sets stage for manufacturing
Alachua’s contraband fund to finance Tasers, rifles and stop sticks
Davis selected as High Springs mayor
Newberry may be home to DNA technology firm
Alachua's new sewer plant comes online
New commission talks economic development in High Springs
Giving back for Thanksgiving
From clutter to clean, the Organizer Lady can help
Alachua rezones 275 acres for potential isotope manufacturing facility
City gives nod to rec center agreement
Newberry ups city building rental rates
Hawthorne planning to raise water rates
New High Springs commissioners to be sworn in Thursday
Waldo welcomes chickens, goats and bees
Alachua Elementary salute to veterans
High Springs facing loss of $1.6 million for sewer system
High Springs election clean sweep
Hope wins in Archer election
Church shooting sends one man to hospital, one to jail
County to help Alachua expand recreation center
Newberry to nail down uses for Canterbury
Tempers tested at High Springs political forum
Solar power energizes Alachua
Screams, spooks and Snickers bars
County to fund Alachua recreation expansion
From ashes to rocks at the High Springs Emporium
Death penalty sought in Hogg case
Grapski contempt hearing delayed
Noise ordinance creates uproar at city meeting
Newberry seeks opinions on sport facilities
Newberry hopes to build on sports image
Two killed in traffic crash
Vacant fire department may be key to boost Hawthorne’s economy
County tourism board says ‘no’ to Alachua recreation expansion proposal
Two killed in traffic crash
White cane: it’s the law
Newberry commissioners unclear on Canterbury plan
Solar rays mean cash back for local company
Bringing business to High Springs remains concern to commissioners
Chickens, goats and bees may be Waldo’s newest residents
Greenways achievement brings Hawthorne national award
Drugs, alcohol not a factor in firefighter’s motorcycle death
Six amendments on High Springs ballot
Coming soon: Harvest Hoedown at Easton Sports Complex
Alachua rezones two parcels near Turkey Creek
Virtual cemetery chronicles Alachua County’s dead
Pumpkins a plenty
Two of four High Springs Commission candidates attend Tea Party forum
Local incubator companies have $753 million impact, study shows
Hawthorne’s commission pay may increase as city hurts financially
Newberry looks to state grant to help local businesses
Local firm lands $4.8 million federal contract
12th annual white cane safety walk set for Saturday
Chestnuts roasting in the High Springs sun
Hogg indicted by grand jury
Legal issues spark heated debate
Newberry budget includes employee salary increase
Hawthorne in state of financial emergency, approves new budget
High Springs opts to continue city manager search
Gainesville Tea Party to host High Springs commission candidate forum
Alachua adopts $33.6 million budget
High Springs City Commission candidate profiles
Public servant Georgan Roberts dies at 71
Newberry, Alachua projects seek funding
Grapski files lawsuit against sheriff
Georgia Pacific to close factory, leaving 400 unemployed
High Springs city manager candidate interviewed
High Springs passes $9 million budget
Double homicide shakes High Springs
Four car crash sends two to hospital
Would-be sex shop sues Alachua
High Springs city attorney to serve without contract
Top credit unions recognized for performance
Newberry eyes Canterbury
High Springs approves budget despite fire chief controversy
Newberry employees gain pay raise
A vision realized
Troiano survey shows police shortage hurting morale
Grapski to face contempt of court charge
Downtown welcome center getting financial boost
Man found dead at motel
Half of Haven Acres cats adopted
Tractor trailer snaps utility pole
A Rivalry Reset
High Springs budget woes force police and fire chiefs out
Teacher’s school supply sales marathon
Back to the books
Alachua police arrest man on charages of molestation
Haven Acres cats up for adoption this weekend
Police participating in statewide drug take-back initiative.
Lopez steps down from Archer commission
Deadly force warranted in school shooting, police say
Hot day, wet fun
Haven Acres owners arrested
CVS robbed
Off-road vehicle stolen from dealer
Real Florida grapes
Waldo police big winners in traffic safety challenge
Haven Acres rescued cats to be up for adoption
Alachua keeps four-day week
Four qualify for High Springs election
Rubio’s staff in Newberry Tuesday
Buy groceries and save money on gas
Schools urge families to register students now
Stop the Violence/Back to School Rally set for Aug. 13
Fostering hope in Merrillwood
High Springs firefighter dies in crash
Alcohol ban lifted for High Springs restaurants
High Springs budget falls by $110k
Two months later, Haven Acres cats up for adoption
Tuesday morning motorcycle crash kills High Springs firefighter
Grapski could be held in contempt
Local product captures wasted energy
Alachua holds line on taxes
Grand opening set for Archer Community Center
Woman flips car
Social Security Eligibility
Brandenburg retiring after 20 years
County claims no laws broken
*UPDATE JULY 14* County commission under investigation by State Attorney
Estimate your Social Security benefit online
County commission under review by State Attorney
Alachua police strike deal with City
Drugs, money, pills in High Springs home
Boater’s body recovered after boating incident
Watson announces run for Florida House Seat 23
High Springs violated Sunshine laws
SFC’s summer STEM camp
C&R Produce – More than just vegetables
Making a world of difference in Waldo
Food pantry searches for home
Walmart plans lag
Art and culture as one
Grapski cleared of probation violations
Hawthorne Daisy Troop beautifies Shell Elementary
2011 July 4th Celebration
Sign up for Alachua County CodeRED weather warning system
Cat sanctuary likely closed permanently
Brutal Hawthorne murder shocks community
Hawthorne’s Carlton wins re-election bid
Four arrested for burglary
Dishing it out, no excuse for hunger
Nearly 700 cats taken from ‘sanctuary’
Little horses with big hearts
Three jailed for area car burglaries
Hawthorne election to fill three seats
High school students complete Techquest entrepreneurship training
Santa Fe FFA state convention bound
Hawthorne appoints Vause as permanent city manager
FWC refines gopher tortoise permitting process
More than 500 cats seized from Haven Acres 'sanctuary'
John Spence: Breaking down walls; building up people
Deputy Phillips, Sgt. Harper hailed as heroes in shooting
County under burn ban
Alachua’s MAP to the next Beethoven
High Springs extends ‘Downtown Daze’
Waste collection changes coming to High Springs
Remembering the fallen
Bullets shattered school window, 9-1-1 call reveals
City opts to take ruptured water main out of service, saves money
Alachua’s Old Theatre Park repairs upped to $40,603
Celebration of biotechnology Thursday
Get ready for hurricane season
Alachua sets new standards around Interstate 75
Lockdown
Hawthorne hit with $9,000 audit fee increase
High Springs alcohol debate splits commission
Alachua public charrette generates community vision
Alachua to restrict business types near interstate
Hawthorne moves forward with 11,000 acre nature park
From the heart
High Springs woman hospitalized with suspicious injuries
High Springs budget woes continue
Heritage Oaks developer may sue Alachua
Drumm top pick for Zephyrhills manager
Alachua Chamber of Commerce awards honors at annual banquet
Alachua seeks local input at visioning charrette
Help is on the way
Alachua corrects financial course with budget slashes
Engineering contract challenged, city straddles fence
High Springs Sinkhole de Mayo celebration to aid community gardens
Getting connected
Curtain closes on Alachua Children's Theater
Ben Boukari, Jr. appointed vice-mayor
Residents say ‘no’ to Newberry annexation
Future of CHOICES money still uncertain
Local grocers fight muscular dystrophy
Dog-gone good time
Hawthorne water surcharge to reducebudget deficit
Bid negotiations for Nations Ballpark begin
Commission to consider sale of former library building Monday
Stearns opens new office in Gainesville
Deadline nearing on Newberry annexation election
A place for book-a-holics
Alachua Springs Festival welcomes thousands
New mayor, commissioners for Newberry
Hawthorne faces legal threat from former city manager
Theater brings drama to commission meeting
Hawthorne city elections to be held on June 14
C.J.Wakeley commits to play basketball at Lincoln Memorial University
FDOT Road and Lane Closures for April 9-15, 2011
Pioneer Days takes 35th annual peek into the past
High Springs wastewater will flow on
Newberry candidates face off at forum
Six months into fiscal year, Hawthorne sets budget workshop
Bicyclist dies in car accident
Work on I-75 at Peggy Road closes northbound lane
Waldo: from tourist stop to “Smalltown, USA”
Sheriff remains at loggerheads with county commission
Newberry candidates face off at Tuesday forum
Congressman visits Newberry
Play ball
Waldo to send wastewater to GRU
O’Leno hosts fourth annual chili cook-off
High Springs sewer bond approved
City closes park amid safety concerns
Bike Florida overnights in Newberry
Marriage made in heaven as churches unite
Motor homes burglarized
County continues eyeing roads surtax
Great weather brings record-setting Gatornationals
Alachua to buy property to extend downtown parking
Hawthorne plans Great American Cleanup
Turkey Creek golf course to close
Bridging the education gap
Florida Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam keynote speaker at Cattlemen's Banquet
New budget woes in Hawthorne
Sheriff's Office complaints in Newberry resolved
Karaoke and a side of BBQ
Boukari unopposed in election
Parked car leads to drug arrest
GRU to end sludge dumping near Archer
Newberry’s future tied to America’s favorite pastime
Susan Baird - marching to a different drum
Battle continues in public records case
Newberry sports complex goes solar
Former City Manager ‘Charlie' Morris dies
Community organizations come together in Hope for Hawthorne
Sheriff appeals budget cuts to Tallahassee
High Springs offers local economic stimulus
Hawthorne still without budget
Faces of Newberry
Williston Road westbound expected to reopen Wednesday morning
I--75 overpass damage closes westbound lanes of Williston Road
Chemical explosion sends man to hospital
Waldo flea market offers more than bargains
High Springs looks to bridge gap in revenue shortfall
Proposed sales surtax encounters harsh opposition
Man arrested for drive-thru robbery
Alachua to spend $2.1 million on major road project
Fire station precinct nearly nixed
Newberry commission considers easing firearm restrictions
Where did the money go?
City in hot water over utility fund deficit
K9 officer recognized by commission
They marched in his honor
City manager gets multi-year contract extension
Wes Skiles honored with advanced screening of James Cameron's "Sanctum"
Vehicles, tools stolen in High Springs burglary
Waldo lawsuit at standstill awaiting state records
Smart phones help to aid environmental protection
Campus USA Credit Union coming to Alachua
Exercise could help prevent, treat eating disorders
Archer commission gets new mayor, vice-mayor
Hawthorne man accused of stabbing parents
Transformation begins, old police station to become welcome center
Award-winning restaurant not phased by rough economy
Another Main Street restaurant closes
Hawthorne to pay Smyth $26K
Third credit union suspect arrested
SFHS picks replacement football coach
Third credit union shooting suspect arrested
Movie magic may come to Newberry
Local eatery wins Golden Spoon
Hawthorne closes deal with Campen
Tuesday crash sends teen to hospital
Alachua woman’s Club delivers ‘Pillowcases for Smiles’
Polar air mass to bring freezing temperatures across Florida tonight through Wednesday
High Springs Police Department delivers holiday cheer
Habitat builing green in High Springs
Two caught, one at large in credit union shooting
Hawthorne fires City Manager
Newberry man arrested in string of burglaries
APD Officer moves to HSPD
County under burn ban
Christmas parade delivers hometown traditions
Newberry eyes 185 parcels for annexation
Hawthorne may strike deal with Campen
Hawthorne Christmas brings fun, surprises
Police lieutenant brings 28 years of experience to High Springs
High Springs health fair draws low turnout
Ralph Wilson Cellon
Partners for 75 years
Governor and others ‘okay’ biomass plant
High Springs Police Department spreading holiday cheer
Food drive fills backpacks
First annual Bo Diddley “Originator” award to be presented
High Springs health fair this Saturday
Tax collector's office collects cell phone for soldiers
Freezing temperatures increase wildfire risk
Arctic cold front to bring below-freezing temperatures across Florida through Thursday
Welcome home
Friday night tree lighting, visit with St. Nick in Alachua
Newberry CHAIR-ITY auction Friday
Mill Creek Preserve opens new hiking trail
Schools collecting holiday food for families
Farmers market on the move
Supreme Court disciplines 18 attorneys
FWC moves toward requiring hunters to report deer harvests next season
City employees get ‘Thanks’
Irby Elementary celebrates first Thanksgiving
City hasn’t billed for 187 streetlights
Progress Corporate Park home to construction education center
Ducks ruffling feathers in Newberry neighborhood
Who could manage High Springs?
Tax exemptions to jumpstart local economy
Alachua County Sheriff Click It or Ticket" during Thanksgiving holiday
Nature trail offers window to wildlife
Veterans honored in High Springs
Bricks memorialize and honor veterans
Hawthorne budget crisis still not fixed
Robber at large
Hawthorne grapples with parks and recreation
High Springs police search for robber of CVS
The looming question: Will Drumm return?
SunState Federal Credit Union traning builds helping hands
Utility line to cost Waldo $5 million
State park renamed for Skiles
Man arrested for holding woman at knifepoint
Controversial battery plant gets initial nod on annexation
School bus hit from behind
First High Springs Vets’ Day starts at 1p.m.
Veterans get top honors
Sink and Smith fall short in gubernatorial run
Archer picks Green over Costello
Voters bring local changes
Weller and Williams in High Springs
Sweets for the taking at Trick-or-Treat on Main Street
Drumm gone, High Springs hangs in limbo
More projects in the works for Newberry
High Springs to face loaded ballot
Alachua okays 10-year deal with GRU
Another firefighter steps forward with hazing allegations
Where BBQ is king
Hawthorne may be facing $400k budget woes
Alleged hazing incident spurs investigations in fire department
Drumm cuts deal with city to resign
Newberry Lions walk for Autism Speaks
Newberry festival brings fall spirit
Voters meet candidates at forum
Alachua Harvest Festival draws huge crowd
City of Waldo to sue Alachua County
Nations baseball park to open fall 2011
City hires attorney to manage Drumm firing
Alachua may save $200,000 on county fire contract
HOGSATIONAL fun at Hawthorne Hogfest
No fluoride in Newberry’s water
A hope and a prayer
New rec director for Hawthorne
High Springs cleared of grant fraud allegations
Alachua second nationally in wage increases
Stop for the red-tipped white cane
He's an everywhere man
High Springs commission votes to fire city manager
Sheriff’s office heats up investigation of beating case
Grapes ripe for the picking
Water rate increase likely in High Springs
City squeezes budget to hold property tax rate
Restaurant owner wants median removed
Property taxes down, Alachua reduces budget
BREAKING NEWS -- Wednesday night shooting in Newberry
96-year-old beating victim dead
Police chief nets unpaid suspension
Two killed in head-on collission
Insurance switch saves money for city
Residents fight to keep businesses out of neighborhood
Fenwick D. “Mac” McCormick to be inducted in Florida FFA Hall of Fame
Mebane student arrested after BB gun found in bookbag
High Springs makes utility billing changes official
Lighting the skies for Labor Day
Resident alleges federal grant fraud
Newberry to scaling back park projects, building in phases
Sheriff’s office responds to police harassment complaints
Grapski guilty of violating probation, back in jail
Hawthorne contracts with county for planning services
Donations keep Newberry fireworks show alive
Officer's husband wants answers
Budget cuts no easy task for High Springs Commission
Alachua fixes mistake with utility rate increases
Alex Sink and running mate Rod Smith win gubernatorial primary
CORRECTION: VOTER GUIDE
Man breaks into home, attacks ex-girlfriend
Hawthorne joins ‘home rule’ defense
Federal grant money could save rail line
Main Street Program in jeopardy
Gainesville man found in High Springs with partially clothed girl, 12
CHAMPIONS
Five qualify for High Springs election
Alachua moves to four-day work week
Breaking: SF girls one game away from World Series Championship
Waldo commission supports lawsuit against county
CATS bus system hits dead end
Hawthorne financial audit reveals flaws
Batters Up! Babe Ruth Softball World Series
City’s first female police officer retires
Local school for autistic children set to open
High Springs proposed budget cuts hinge on tax rate
Newberry man charged with kidnapping, sexual assault
Sheriff's complaint about Troiano headed to investigation
Police and citizens band together to fight crime
Newberry residents claim Sheriff's Office harrassment
Budget will ‘cut’ deeper for some
Activist Charles Grapski files new suit against Alachua, employees
Public notification error voids Alachua water rate increase
Community mourns local underwater photographer
Fun times in hard times
‘Home Rule’ amendment raises legal questions
Lightning strike a close call for Alachua Police Department
FDOT threatens to close railroad crossing in Hawthorne
Rescission of Boil Water Notice for Hawthorne residents
Alachua and High Springs eye joint fire services
Fun times in hard times
Alachua 4th of July celebration Sunday
Sudzee Dudz closes
High Springs voters to decide how vacant commission seats get filled
Walmart submittal to City of Alachua - Read all about it
Long-awaited Walmart plans submitted to Alachua
Amendment 4 strikes fear in local governments
Local company may hold key to medical miracle
A slice of Americana
Douglass Neighborhood inching toward rebirth
Alachua City Commission declares hiring freeze
Commissioner target of e-mail scam
Linebacker Mike Peterson to host local events this Saturday
Waldo dispute with county could be headed for lawsuit
Economic effects of oil spill cut Florida’s consumer confidence
Alachua fire services in limbo
Re-growing ancient history
Buzz all about it
City questions sewer billing, citizen questions city
Hawthorne residents receive boil water notice
Opening a window to the past: Local church celebrates 150 years
Famed local cave diver Wes Skiles dies during dive
Consent agendas not worth the hassle for many of county’s smaller cities
Kitty Galore to the rescue
Lawsuit may test public records law
Alachua eyes 110-acre recreation center expansion
2010 July 4th Celebration
Alachua County ACT-SO Branch
ACEL Kickball Tournament For Charity
A Special Message from Governor Charlie Crist, May 20, 2008
Support Mounts for Governor Crist’s Health Care Plan
October is Adopt A Shelter Pet Month
Veterans Day history and parades for Florida
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