‘The flag seems like a no-brainer’: Gainesville City Commission votes to redesign City flag
At the October 8 General Policy Committee meeting, the Gainesville City Commission discussed designing a new City seal and flag and voted 5-1 to redesign...
Jail Booking Log, October 10
Jail booking log for October 10, 2026...
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Local schools take STEM education to space through amateur radio projects
Two Alachua County schools are developing hands-on STEM programs that could open the door to direct radio communication with astronauts aboard the International Space Station....
Woman in pre-trial diversion agreement arrested for kicking and spitting on officers
Santoria Nichelle Smith, 21, has been arrested on charges from a July incident in which she allegedly kicked and spat on three GPD officers at...
Homeless man arrested for squatting in vacant apartment
Rhema Zion Bell, 26, was arrested yesterday for allegedly squatting in a vacant apartment for several weeks, using the utilities and WiFi....
Jail Booking Log, October 9
Jail booking log for October 9, 2026...
EPA hosting Oct. 21 open house on major Cabot/Koppers Superfund cleanup
The EPA is inviting residents to an open house on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 5 to 7 p.m., to learn about a major new phase...
Nominations open for Children’s Trust Community Champions awards
The nomination window closes on Oct. 15, and the Trust is looking for that person or organization you know deserves recognition for their efforts and...
Orlando man charged with attacking victim with a hammer at Jonesville Park in August
Sebastian Danel Fernandez-Matayoshi, 24, of Orlando, has been charged with aggravated battery and burglary with battery after allegedly hitting a victim with a hammer at...
Gainesville man pleads guilty to federal charge from convenience store robbery
Denzel Dyshaun Flagg, 27, pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of Hobbs Act Robbery. He faces a maximum of 20 years in prison....
Jail Booking Log, October 8
Jail booking log for October 8, 2026...