Rick Scott voices support for new Alachua County sheriff
South Dakota governor also speaks at Republican event.
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Rick Scott voices support for new Alachua County sheriff
South Dakota governor also speaks at Republican event.
Update: Missing Levy County teen found safe
Girl last seen in Morriston.
Gainesville Jewish community worries for friends, family in Israel
Local leaders say almost all Jews have Israeli or Palestinian family in harm’s way.
New Alachua County sheriff talks goals, challenges
Gainey says 21 departed ASCO employees are returning.
Florida Museum receives $99K NAGPRA grant for repatriation efforts
Museums nationwide have returned 1.86 million funerary items and remains to Native American tribes.
Alachua County Public Schools to finish community input on rezoning
Workshop set for Monday to precede Tuesday’s first reading of proposed zones.
Second arrest made for Lake City 12-year-old’s murder
Shooting occurred on Aug. 24.
Gainesville police charge suspect for pedestrian death at Butler Plaza
Woman arrested for theft, new charges to be added later.
New pedestrian beacons installed at three area school crossings
Lake Forest Elementary, Kanapaha Middle and Eastside High receive crosswalk beacons.
Zion Lutheran Church plans for a new sanctuary
New design puts emphasis on acoustics and longevity.
Alachua County moves forward on new parking garage, special study
Commission also discusses legislative priorities.
Federal disaster center to open in Levy County on Wednesday
Farmers can speak with representatives in person.
Third arrest made in Lake City bank ATM theft
Three suspects ripped outdoor ATM machine from foundation at Ameris Bank.
Stampede injures 20 at UF candlelight vigil for Israel
United for Israel Candlelight Vigil event disrupted.
Gainesville celebrates 4th annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Proclamations, songs and gifts mark occasion.
Children’s Trust of Alachua County plans funding implementation
Trust also signed a contract for a new building to act as headquarters.
Gainesville reviews updated Florida audit with 12 findings completed
State conducted an 18-month review of 2022 audit.
Starke hit-and-run on US 301 kills Maryland man
White pickup truck flees scene.
Chiefland man dies when drives into Suwannee River
Vehicle goes off US Highway 19 in Dixie County.
Member withdraws from GRU Authority
Officials dispute member residency requirements
Lake Butler man sentenced to life for 2022 murder
Three people shot and one died from injuries in March 2022 incident.
High Springs, Williston receive $700K from development grant
DeSantis awards over $8.7 million to nine rural Florida communities.
Gainesville motorcyclist killed in collision
Car turns in front of motorcycle on SW 75th Avenue.
Alachua County school district removes book for sexual material
Complaint opens concerns about book bans, parents’ rights.