Government + PoliticsFDLE investigates ‘Alachua Nine’ as outside agency pays $15K in voter debts Lillian Hamman Oct 6, 202518 commentsGroup pays almost $15K to help 9 reregister to vote.
NewsCitizen’s threat of suit shines light on redacted public records in Alachua Lillian Hamman Aug 4, 202519 commentsCity takes four months to release full record.
Local NewsOfficials to begin search for next North Central Florida medical examiner Seth Johnson Jul 9, 20250 commentsCounty anticipates 6-month timeline.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County’s constitutional officers give budget overviews for next fiscal year Seth Johnson May 6, 20250 commentsMany budgets to stay flat.
NewsDeSantis names 21 appointments to Judicial Nominating Commissions Staff Reports Mar 31, 20250 commentsFour selected from Eighth Judicial Circuit and three from Third Judicial Circuit.
NewsState attorney ends investigation into former ACSO administration Seth Johnson Mar 26, 20253 commentsDeSantis assigned the case in 2024.
CrimeConvicted murderer who killed UF student Christian Aguilar in 2012 dies in prison C.J. Gish Mar 14, 20250 commentsPedro Bravo was set to return to Alachua County to face additional charges.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County leaders make requests for Florida legislative session Seth Johnson Jan 9, 20254 commentsRequests include aid with inflation, wastewater, general funding.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County officers sworn into office to start new terms Seth Johnson Jan 7, 20250 commentsIncumbents swept elections, sheriff is only newcomer.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County representatives to meet at Santa Fe College Seth Johnson Dec 26, 20243 commentsLocal officials, citizens to speak before 2025 session.
ElectionsScott narrowly wins Alachua County sheriff’s race, recount expected Glory Reitz Nov 6, 20243 commentsKramer, Barton keep their places as state attorney, supervisor of elections.
ElectionsGainesville voters denounce political animosity as they head to polls Seth Johnson Nov 5, 20241 commentLocals cite Amendment 4, GRU as top issues in ‘rough’ political season.
NewsGainey rejoins Four Corners Agreement with Bradford, Clay, Putnam sheriffs Seth Johnson Oct 22, 20240 commentsAgreement outlines enforcement in Melrose.
Government + PoliticsMeet the Candidates: 8th Judicial Circuit State Attorney Glory Reitz Oct 10, 20240 commentsIncumbent Brian Kramer will face Yvens Pierre-Antoine for office.
NewsAlachua County sheriff clarifies FDLE investigation C.J. Gish Jun 12, 20244 commentsGainey points to investigation involving prior sheriff’s administration.
Government + PoliticsGainesville, law enforcement unveil gun violence responses Seth Johnson May 3, 20246 commentsCity launches overarching initiative to coordinate response.
BusinessPeaceful Paths marks 50 years of community service Glory Reitz Mar 22, 20240 commentsArt exhibit to be on display April 5-May 5.
NewsAlachua 4K gang members receive federal sentences Staff Reports Feb 26, 20241 commentLast 12 defendants sentenced for drug trafficking, firearm charges.
CrimeGrand jury indicts man for 2010 Gainesville murder of Buchholz student Seth Johnson Feb 5, 20244 commentsDefendant already serving a life sentence.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County votes to create medical examiner’s office apart from UF Seth Johnson Dec 12, 20231 commentDecision comes while facing time pressure and without set plan.
NewsState attorney: Lawmakers must act on starting salaries J.C. Derrick Oct 30, 20232 commentsKramer calls for 50% increase in assistant state attorney minimum.
Government + PoliticsLocal officials bring projects, concerns to state representatives Seth Johnson Oct 25, 20232 commentsAnnual legislative delegation meeting held at Santa Fe College.
NewsGainesville man sentenced to 45 years for rape Staff Reports Jun 10, 20231 commentMan lured 15-year-old to local motel.
CrimeMultiple Gilchrist, Alachua county criminals convicted Staff Reports Jun 9, 20230 commentsEighth Judicial Circuit judges sentence five.