GPD suspends use of automated license plate reader cameras
Sep 3, 2026
Decision follows Gov. Ron DeSantis’s announcement to remove cameras from state rights-of-way.
Gainesville revives Meet the Author and Lecture Series through May 2027
Sep 3, 2026
Events to be held at A. Quinn Jones Museum & Cultural Center.
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office seeks help locating wanted shooting suspect
Sep 3, 2026
Adrion Keith Flowers wanted in connection with Aug. 24 shooting.
North Central Florida events, closures for Labor Day 2026
Sep 2, 2026
Jimmy Buffett Fest, cornhole tournament on tap.
UF Fall Career Week to connect students and alumni with more than 300 employers
Sep 2, 2026
Career Week slated for Sept. 14-18.
Gainesville seeks community input on future of Southwest Study Area
Sep 2, 2026
Meeting slated for Sept. 16 at UF/IFAS Beef Teaching Unit South in Gainesville.
Armed suspect surrenders after barricade at CountryWay TownSquare
Sep 2, 2026
Incident started early Wednesday morning.
Celebration Pointe gears up for annual ‘CHOMP the Block’ Gator football pep rally
Sep 2, 2026
First rally slated for Friday before UF takes on Florida Atlantic.
Matheson to explore the untold stories of Alachua County’s enslaved people
Sep 2, 2026
Local author and historian Coleen DeGroff to share presentation on Sept. 9.
FWC launches new event request portal
Sep 2, 2026
New online portal to streamline public outreach requests
Rotary Clubs to expand cold storage capacity at Gainesville Community Ministry food pantry
Sep 1, 2026
Project funded through grant.
Lake City Police Department to host Farm Share food distribution event
Sep 1, 2026
Event to start at 8 a.m. while supplies last.
Gainesville’s 2nd annual ‘Jimmy Buffett Fest’ on tap for Sept. 6
Sep 1, 2026
Heartwood Soundstage to celebrate musician’s legacy and support Save the Manatee Club.
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office to remove 27 Flock-style license plate readers
Aug 31, 2026
FDOT directive orders cameras removed from state highway rights-of-way.
11-year-old arrested after armed threat to juveniles in southeast Gainesville
Aug 31, 2026
Incident occurs Saturday morning on SE 41st Drive.
Time magazine ranks UF No. 4 among public universities
Aug 31, 2026
Magazine releases inaugural America’s Best Colleges 2026-27 listing.
Old Town man, 62, dies in motorcycle crash on US Highway 19
Aug 31, 2026
Incident occurs on Sunday afternoon in Dixie County.
Alachua County Crisis Center seeks volunteer crisis line counselors
Aug 28, 2026
Eight-week training class to start on Sept. 15.
UF Health Shands to host webinar on advances in pediatric cancer care
Aug 28, 2026
Zoom webinar slated for Sept. 1.
2 Cross City men killed in collision with semi north of Bell
Aug 28, 2026
Crash occurs at US Highway 129 and County Road 340 intersection on Thursday.
Gainesville Fine Arts Association presents National Juried Exhibition “Line by Line”
Aug 27, 2026
Exhibition’s opening reception slated for Friday, Aug. 28.
DeSantis unveils Lady Columbia statue in Lake City
Aug 27, 2026
Governor also announces nearly $15.6 million for small and rural communities.
Partnership for Strong Families receives $95K AT&T contribution
Aug 27, 2026
Funds will expand digital access at three area family resource centers.
Alachua County Library District releases 40th anniversary schedule of events
Aug 27, 2026
Final celebration ready for Oct. 3.