Community
1 year ago
Alachua County sends out Bicentennial Celebration survey, asking community to help plan the 200th anniversary party

Alachua County wants public input to help shape the bicentennial celebration and ensure that it “truly reflects the spirit” of the community.

Sports
1 year ago
Gator grabs Olympic bronze medal for performance in Paris pool | PHOTOS

University of Florida swimmer Emma Weyant touched the wall in third place in the 400-meter individual medley.

Education
1 year ago
Buy back-to-school items tax-free until Sunday, August 11. We have answers to FAQs

The tax savings is on essential items students need for the upcoming school year. The tax holiday ends on Sunday, Aug. 11.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Lake County Sheriff’s deputies say speeding violation leads to arrest of man on felony drug possession

Lake County Sheriff’s deputies say they found 60 grams of marijuana and two grams of cocaine in a car being driven by 29-year-old Edward Riles.

Education
1 year ago
REPORT CARD: Alachua and Marion County school districts show improvements in student test score grades

The state recently released district and school grades that show the Alachua County school district received a “B,” while Marion County received a “C.”

Elections
1 year ago
YOUR VOTE: League of Women Voters hosting candidate meet and greets

The League of Women Voters is hosting events in Sumter, Marion and Lake Counties ahead of the August 20 primary election.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Meteorologists are watching an area of disturbed weather in the Atlantic

The National Weather Service says there’s a lot of uncertainty with a system in the Atlantic but urges Floridians to maintain tropical readiness. The 352today Hurricane Weather Center has all the info you need.

Entertainment
1 year ago
World’s top Olympic athletes share their favorite warmup music

What songs get top athletes hyped up for the competition? Get the playlist.

Sports
1 year ago
Caeleb Dressel captures 8th gold as anchor of US relay team | PHOTOS

Team USA swimming won the first gold of the Paris Games for America. Caeleb Dressel defends his golds from the Tokyo Olympics in the 100 butterfly and 50 freestyle later in the competition.

news
1 year ago
Marion County launches overhaul at Orange Lake boat ramp

The county says the improvements at the Heagy-Burry Boat Ramp will cost $2.7 million and will have a positive economic impact.