Government + PoliticsAlachua rezones for development near San Felasco, approves budget Lillian Hamman Sep 10, 2025 City Attorney Marian Rush attends final meeting.
NewsAlachua Police Department’s Thor laid to rest Lillian Hamman Aug 28, 2025Patrol dog’s 8-year career alongside Sgt. Justin Horn solved numerous crimes and saved lives.
Government + PoliticsAlachua tests 2-hour parking on Main Street Lillian Hamman Jul 1, 2025City to evaluate enforcement strategies after 6-month trial.
CrimeAlachua police arrest 2 for crimes against minors Staff Reports May 19, 2025Investigation started after report came from concerned parent.
NewsHomes For Our Troops to build custom home for disabled veteran Lillian Hamman Apr 27, 2025Nonprofit to complete home for Carlos Rivera and his family this summer.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua receives clean audit report Glory Reitz Apr 7, 2025Commission also OKs budget amendment for Alachua Police Department motorcycle grant.
CrimeAlachua man receives 2 life sentences for 2022 homicide at One 51 Apartments C.J. Gish Mar 12, 2025Lacorrin Calhoun convicted of shooting murder during drug transaction.
Government + PoliticsAlachua Police Department enters agreement with SF College police academy Glory Reitz Mar 11, 2025wo training personnel to be stationed full-time at SFC’s institute of public safety.
CrimeShooting in Alachua leads to ‘high-risk’ traffic stop in High Springs Staff Reports Mar 5, 2025Suspect released as investigation continues.
EducationAttorney files amended complaint against school board, city of Alachua Glory Reitz Jan 9, 2025Complaint removes two counts, clarifies plaintiffs.
NewsHigh Springs woman dies in house fire Staff Reports Dec 30, 2024Fire occurs Sunday morning near NW 183rd Road and NW 238th Street.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua lays out budget priorities Glory Reitz Sep 9, 2024Infrastructure, public safety and recreation take top places.
NewsAlachua Police Department re-hires former chief as captain Glory Reitz Jun 24, 2024Chad Scott running for Alachua County Sheriff
CrimeArmed robbery at Alachua Hitchcock’s injures 1 Staff Reports Apr 2, 2024Suspect forces employee to open store safe.
NewsAlachua gas leak prompts evacuations Glory Reitz Mar 27, 2024Parts of Turkey Creek Boulevard closed off.
NewsAlachua 4K gang members receive federal sentences Staff Reports Feb 26, 2024Last 12 defendants sentenced for drug trafficking, firearm charges.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua offers community help to schools Glory Reitz Jan 22, 2024Board members, commissioners talk mentoring
CrimeLaw enforcement arrests woman who shot 2 people at Walgreens Staff Reports Dec 26, 2023One victim killed, another in unknown condition.
CrimeAlachua Police respond to Taco Bell bomb threat Staff Reports Dec 11, 2023No suspicious items found at restaurant.
CrimeGPD responds to armed robbery, shooting at Zaxby’s Staff Reports Oct 23, 2023Suspect fires gun at employees.
CrimeMan arrested in Georgia on GNV, Alachua fraud charges Staff Reports Sep 13, 2023Florida suspect allegedly used fraudulent cashier’s checks to purchase $62,000 in ATVs, trailers.
NewsAC Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. announces retirement C.J. Gish Aug 1, 2023Letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis states Oct. 1 will be final day.
NewsState: 668 officers moved to Florida in last year Seth Johnson Jul 6, 2023Florida handed out $15 million in bonuses to new law enforcement officers.
NewsSemi trailer catches fire at I-75 Alachua exit Staff Reports May 23, 2023No one injured during incident that shuts down northbound exit.