NewsCitizen’s threat of suit shines light on redacted public records in Alachua Lillian Hamman Aug 4, 2025City takes four months to release full record.
Local NewsOfficials to begin search for next North Central Florida medical examiner Seth Johnson Jul 9, 2025County anticipates 6-month timeline.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County’s constitutional officers give budget overviews for next fiscal year Seth Johnson May 6, 2025Many budgets to stay flat.
NewsDeSantis names 21 appointments to Judicial Nominating Commissions Staff Reports Mar 31, 2025Four selected from Eighth Judicial Circuit and three from Third Judicial Circuit.
NewsState attorney ends investigation into former ACSO administration Seth Johnson Mar 26, 2025DeSantis assigned the case in 2024.
CrimeConvicted murderer who killed UF student Christian Aguilar in 2012 dies in prison C.J. Gish Mar 14, 2025Pedro 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, 2025Requests include aid with inflation, wastewater, general funding.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County officers sworn into office to start new terms Seth Johnson Jan 7, 2025Incumbents swept elections, sheriff is only newcomer.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County representatives to meet at Santa Fe College Seth Johnson Dec 26, 2024Local officials, citizens to speak before 2025 session.
ElectionsScott narrowly wins Alachua County sheriff’s race, recount expected Glory Reitz Nov 6, 2024Kramer, Barton keep their places as state attorney, supervisor of elections.
ElectionsGainesville voters denounce political animosity as they head to polls Seth Johnson Nov 5, 2024Locals 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, 2024Agreement outlines enforcement in Melrose.
Government + PoliticsMeet the Candidates: 8th Judicial Circuit State Attorney Glory Reitz Oct 10, 2024Incumbent Brian Kramer will face Yvens Pierre-Antoine for office.
NewsAlachua County sheriff clarifies FDLE investigation C.J. Gish Jun 12, 2024Gainey points to investigation involving prior sheriff’s administration.
Government + PoliticsGainesville, law enforcement unveil gun violence responses Seth Johnson May 3, 2024City launches overarching initiative to coordinate response.
BusinessPeaceful Paths marks 50 years of community service Glory Reitz Mar 22, 2024Art exhibit to be on display April 5-May 5.
NewsAlachua 4K gang members receive federal sentences Staff Reports Feb 26, 2024Last 12 defendants sentenced for drug trafficking, firearm charges.
CrimeGrand jury indicts man for 2010 Gainesville murder of Buchholz student Seth Johnson Feb 5, 2024Defendant already serving a life sentence.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County votes to create medical examiner’s office apart from UF Seth Johnson Dec 12, 2023Decision comes while facing time pressure and without set plan.
NewsState attorney: Lawmakers must act on starting salaries J.C. Derrick Oct 30, 2023Kramer calls for 50% increase in assistant state attorney minimum.
Government + PoliticsLocal officials bring projects, concerns to state representatives Seth Johnson Oct 25, 2023Annual legislative delegation meeting held at Santa Fe College.
NewsGainesville man sentenced to 45 years for rape Staff Reports Jun 10, 2023Man lured 15-year-old to local motel.
CrimeMultiple Gilchrist, Alachua county criminals convicted Staff Reports Jun 9, 2023Eighth Judicial Circuit judges sentence five.
Government + PoliticsState funds headed to Alachua County, North Florida Seth Johnson May 19, 2023Appropriations awaiting governor approval.