Local News Alachua County jury awards $15 million in sheriff discrimination case Seth Johnson Feb 7, 2025Jury finds ACSO discriminated, retaliated against white sergeant.
News ACSO discrimination lawsuit to start trial next week Seth Johnson Jan 30, 2025Motion remains open concerning service firearms in court.
News Alachua County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson to retire after 21 years C.J. Gish Jan 3, 2025Art Forgey’s last day will be Monday, Jan. 6.
Education DeSantis appoints Gainey to FAMU Board of Trustees C.J. Gish Dec 31, 2024Alachua County Sheriff named to second college board of trustees.
Local News From surgeries to schools: Mainstreet’s top 10 local news stories of 2024 Seth Johnson Dec 26, 2024Mainstreet provided exclusive coverage on several issues.
Crime ACSO identifies 2 suspects in The Palms of Archer homicide case C.J. Gish Nov 27, 2024Zhané Sanders died in June 2022 drive-by shooting on Archer Road.
Government + Politics Chad Scott wins vote recount for Alachua County sheriff Staff Reports Nov 13, 2024Scott defeats Emery Gainey by 392 votes.
Government + Politics Recount underway in Alachua County sheriff’s race J.C. Derrick Nov 11, 2024Machine recount triggered after initial count showed winning margin of 415 votes.
Elections Scott narrowly wins Alachua County sheriff’s race, recount expected Glory Reitz Nov 6, 2024Kramer, Barton keep their places as state attorney, supervisor of elections.
Elections Meet the candidates: Alachua County Sheriff C.J. Gish Oct 25, 2024Republican Emery Gainey, Democrat Chad Scott and non-partisan Pamela D. Marshall-Koons vie for position.
Education Annual event spotlights local afterschool programs Glory Reitz Oct 24, 2024Children’s Trust of Alachua County and Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Florida partner for 4th annual event in Alachua County.
News Gainey rejoins Four Corners Agreement with Bradford, Clay, Putnam sheriffs Seth Johnson Oct 22, 2024Agreement outlines enforcement in Melrose.
Education Gainesville, Alachua County move forward with school speed cameras Seth Johnson Oct 11, 2024Tickets could come for those driving 10+ over the speed limit.
News Gainesville holds remembrance ceremony for 23rd anniversary of 9/11 Lillian Hamman Sep 11, 2024Mayor Harvey Ward issues Patriot’s Day proclamation.
Government + Politics Alford, Arreola, Johnson, Scott among primary winners Seth Johnson Aug 20, 2024Primaries set up host of contested races in November.
Elections Meet the candidates: Alachua County Sheriff C.J. Gish Jul 19, 2024Republican Emery Gainey and non-partisan Pamela D. Marshall-Koons vie for position.
Elections Here’s who qualified for Alachua County’s 2024 elections J.C. Derrick Jun 14, 2024Fields now set for August, November elections.
Sponsored Good in Gainesville: Public safety infrastructure grows Eric Godet Sr. Jun 14, 2024Several new facilities open with more on the way.
News Alachua County sheriff clarifies FDLE investigation C.J. Gish Jun 12, 2024Gainey points to investigation involving prior sheriff’s administration.
News Gainesville honors fallen service members on Memorial Day Glory Reitz May 27, 2024Over 100 community members attend event.
Government + Politics Alachua County hears initial budgets by constitutional officers Seth Johnson May 8, 2024County manager to present proposed budget in July.
Government + Politics Gainesville, law enforcement unveil gun violence responses Seth Johnson May 3, 2024City launches overarching initiative to coordinate response.
News Trial date set for racial discrimination lawsuit against former Sheriff Watson C.J. Gish Apr 8, 2024Deputy claims he was passed over for promotion due to race.
Crime Alachua County Sheriff’s Office opens Newberry precinct Glory Reitz Mar 27, 2024Sheriff says Newberry may be first precinct to reach full staffing.