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UF student who spit on cop during protests accepts plea deal, avoids jail
Oct 24, 2024
Student ordered to apologize to officer and will spend 18 months on probation.
Alachua County sets early voting record
Oct 23, 2024
Nearly 5,000 people voted each of first two days.
Melrose property purchase, music venue project continues forward
Oct 23, 2024
Sale anticipated next week.
Florida Republicans surpass Democratic turnout in early voting
Oct 22, 2024
Democrats outperforming Republicans in mail ballots.
Gainey rejoins Four Corners Agreement with Bradford, Clay, Putnam sheriffs
Oct 22, 2024
Agreement outlines enforcement in Melrose.
School Board of Alachua County tables superintendent nominations
Oct 21, 2024
Split board votes down motion to delay until after Vu takes seat.
Smashed home during Helene leaves Gainesville family searching
Oct 21, 2024
Helene proves worst storm for Alachua County.
Meet the Candidates: Alachua County Supervisor of Elections
Oct 21, 2024
Supervisor position on ballot for first time since 2016.
Inaugural ‘Cool Heroes’ giveaway nets Army vet free AC unit
Oct 17, 2024
Winner has also worked at P.K. Yonge for 24 years.
Impact of new homelessness law remains unclear
Oct 17, 2024
Mayor Ward says he expects little effect to city’s homelessness response.
GRU completes mandated water service inventory for all residences
Oct 17, 2024
New guidelines aimed at reducing lead exposure.
GPD encourages parents, childcare providers to listen to children
Oct 16, 2024
After the conviction of a sexual predator and a victim’s mother, GPD pushes parents to take threats seriously.
Alachua County tax collector to offer kiosks at Publix
Oct 16, 2024
Self-serve kiosks provide vehicle registration renewals.
Sexual predator, mother of child victim sentenced to prison
Oct 16, 2024
Mom allowed daughter to visit registered sexual predator unsupervised.
General election early voting to start Oct. 21
Oct 16, 2024
Eight locations to be made available for Alachua County voters.
Forward Focus: Eastern Alachua County 3-year initiative to start
Oct 16, 2024
County to hold community input session on Oct. 24 in Hawthorne.
Alachua County completes 10 flashing beacons for pedestrian safety
Oct 16, 2024
New beacons installed at multiple locations.
Alachua County School Board fires superintendent on split vote
Oct 15, 2024
Board set to select interim superintendent on Monday.
Gainesville police seek public’s help with September hit-and-run
Oct 15, 2024
Two pedestrians sustained serious injuries in collision.
Fanning Springs man dies in collision with semi in Levy County
Oct 15, 2024
Crash occurs at Cash and Carry Pole Barns and Discount Lumber.