Gainesville Amateur Radio Society to showcase history of ham radio on Saturday
Aug 11, 2026
Presentation to be held at Micanopy Branch Library.
Alachua County Court Services warns residents of bond scam targeting families
Aug 11, 2026
Phone scam targets community members and family members of people in prison.
Alachua County leaders appointed to National Association of Counties committees
Aug 11, 2026
Five appointed to leadership and advisory roles.
Rebuilding Together North Central Florida welcomes family home in Trenton
Aug 11, 2026
Organization celebrates completion of hurricane recovery project on Friday.
Sam Edelston to make Florida debut with performances, workshop series in Melrose
Aug 10, 2026
Two-day series slated for Aug. 19-20.
Drivers reminded of updated school zone speed camera enforcement
Aug 10, 2026
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office reminds drivers to slow down as school starts on Monday.
Alachua County gives update on FY26 3rd quarter road projects
Aug 10, 2026
County reports 42 projects completed and 44 underway.
Alachua County Public Works shares bicycle safety tips for back-to-school season
Aug 7, 2026
Cyclists reminded to obey traffic laws.
Gainesville commissions local artist for GPD Public Art Fencing Project
Aug 7, 2026
Sarah Hinds to create “Common Light” for new GPD Property and Evidence Building.
41st Annual International Coastal Cleanup in Cedar Key slated for Sept. 19
Aug 7, 2026
Check-in is at Cedar Key City Park.
UF Health wellness seminar to focus on burn prevention, nutrition
Aug 7, 2026
Event slated for Aug. 13 at Hilton University of Florida Conference Center.
2nd Annual Strength in Strides domestic violence awareness walk on tap Oct. 11
Aug 6, 2026
Peaceful Paths to host free event at First Magnitude Brewing Company and Depot Park.
Alachua County School Board secures staffing contract for teacher recruitment
Aug 6, 2026
Contract with Unlimited Instruction to run through Aug. 4, 2031.
HippCinema announces August 2026 lineup
Aug 6, 2026
Films feature eight titles spanning comedy, drama, documentary, musical and horror.
Oak Hall School opens academic year with record enrollment, new head of school
Aug 6, 2026
Dr. Karin Montini becomes first woman to lead school since its founding in 1970.
Heartwood Soundstage eliminates ‘dark nights’ with new bar hours, programming
Aug 5, 2026
New community bar hours to start on Aug. 7.
New state septic system requirements take effect in parts of Alachua County
Aug 5, 2026
Updated requirements to improve water quality, reduce nitrogen pollution.
Sun Country Dance Theatre announces auditions for 2026-27 season on Aug. 16
Aug 5, 2026
Auditions to be held at Sun Country Sports West in Jonesville.
U.S. News & World Report recognizes UF Health hospitals among top in state
Aug 4, 2026
Shands ranked among top 50 nationally in five medical specialties.
16 arrested in Alachua County’s ‘Operation Firewall’ targeting online child exploitation
Aug 4, 2026
Multiple law enforcement agencies participate in July 30 through Aug. 1 crackdown.
UF forms search committee to find next provost
Aug 4, 2026
Joe Glover has served as interim provost since September 2024.
Drivers urged to slow down as Alachua County students return to school Aug. 10
Aug 4, 2026
Motorists encouraged to remain alert for school buses, crossing guards and pedestrians.
Gainesville Housing Authority to host annual Back-to-School BBQ on Saturday
Aug 4, 2026
Free community event to feature backpacks, school supplies, food and family activities.
Oak Hammock of UF earns 2026 Bronze National Quality Award
Aug 4, 2026
Award in recognition of retirement community’s commitment to enhancing quality care.