Alachua County Commission passes FY2027 budget on first reading, discusses reducing jail population
At the September 8 meeting, the Alachua County Commission established their property tax rates and assessments for FY2027 and adopted a tentative budget; they also discussed...
P.K. Yonge celebrates five National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
The five P.K. Yonge Semifinalists are seniors Gabriel Castronovo, Ella Currin, Emma Currin, Hyle Ismail, and Rohan Paranjpe....
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Sonny’s BBQ on Waldo Road celebrates reopening with deals and giveaways
On Wednesday, Sept. 16, guests can spin a prize wheel for a chance to win Sonny’s swag, enjoy delicious samples, and take advantage of a...
Gainesville woman arrested for failing to treat children’s skin conditions while on probation for the same charges
Latasha Cheree Neal, 36, was arrested yesterday and charged with two counts of child neglect with great bodily harm for allegedly failing to provide medical...
Alachua man arrested for sexual battery of juvenile
Robert James Lockard, 22, was arrested yesterday for allegedly sexually battering a girl between the ages of 12 and 16....
ACPS sees 25% increase in number of students named National Merit Semifinalists
Twenty Alachua County Public School seniors have earned prestigious Semifinalist status in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship program, 25% more than last year....
Gainesville to delay business tax renewal notices during upgrade
Any business with a paid fiscal year 2025-26 business tax receipt will be considered in good standing for the fiscal year 2026-27 until the renewal...
22nd Gainesville Latino Film Festival to be held Sept. 10-27
The 22nd Gainesville Latino Film Festival, organized by the Latina Women’s League, will take place September 10–27, 2026, under the theme “Voices of Our Land.”...
79% of Frazer School seniors designated as National Merit Semifinalists
Eleven students from The Frazer School in Gainesville have been named Semifinalists for the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program; at 79% of the senior class,...
32-year-old woman killed in traffic crash
A 32-year-old woman was killed early Tuesday morning in a crash with a semi at the intersection of NE 15th Street and NE 53rd Avenue....