Florida AG says open carry is now state law
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier confirmed that citizens may legally carry registered firearms openly in the state after a Florida appeals court overturned a decades-long ban last week. […]
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Florida AG says open carry is now state law
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier confirmed that citizens may legally carry registered firearms openly in the state after a Florida appeals court overturned a decades-long ban last week. […]
School board ponders lawsuit with Newberry charter conversion
Board’s appeal was denied by state in August.
Community members unite against ICE guidance in schools
Rally held at Alachua County School District Office.
Publix employees volunteer at Food4Kids
Event provides for students experiencing food insecurity across Alachua County.
Demolition underway for Gainesville’s Thelma Boltin Center
Years of back-and-forth now settled.
Santa Fe College Police Department names new chief
Ryan Woods to replace outgoing Ed Book on Oct. 1.
Gainesville to consider school zone cameras, City Hall Plaza renovation
Gainesville Lodge up for historic designation.
ACPS holds joint security, safety meeting with local first responder agencies
Meeting organized by interim superintendent and district security team.
Gainesville Police Department to participate in pedestrian, bicycle safety program
High Visibility Enforcement Program to run through May 2026.
Alachua County doubles fines, preps to fix code issues at Meadowbrook Golf Course
Magistrate gave approvals last week.
Alachua County deputies involved in fatal shooting of Gainesville man
A Gainesville man was shot and killed in the Holly Heights neighborhood on Saturday morning when he reportedly fired a gun and Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies […]
7 Frazer School students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
Students can earn finalist status by completing detailed scholarship application.
Live Oak man, 56, dies in collision with sign, trees and power pole
Incident occurs Friday afternoon on County Road 249 in Suwannee County.
Archer proposes 15.9% increase in millage rate for 2026 budget
Commission tables citizen advisory committee for employee oversight.
UF students honor Charlie Kirk with prayer vigil
Students called Kirk a martyr and mentor.
Alachua County passes tentative budget, millage rates for 2026
New rates to generate $17 million additional taxes.
Florida Board of Governors confirms Landry as UF interim president
Board’s unanimous vote came during a meeting on Thursday.
Community climbs The Swamp for 9/11 remembrance
Alachua County Fire Rescue and UF tradition enters ninth year.
Gainesville leaders remember 9/11 attacks, look to youth
City proclaimed Thursday as Patriot Day
Florida Department of Health in Alachua County issues rabies alert
Confirmed case found in stray cat near Hawthorne.
Gainesville passes tentative budget, property tax increase for 2026
Final vote happens in two weeks.
Alachua rezones for development near San Felasco, approves budget
City Attorney Marian Rush attends final meeting.
School board adopts final $604 million budget
Board also passed a 6.251 millage rate during Tuesday meeting.
16 ACPS students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
Gainesville High and Buchholz lead the way with five students each.