Commissioner Mack announces changes in leadership to strengthen collaboration and break down silos
Today, Commissioner Henry Mack announced several leadership and organizational changes designed to strengthen collaboration, improve efficiency, break down silos, and further advance Florida's commitment to...
“I want to see a Black governor of Florida in my lifetime”: Prominent local Democrat endorses Republican Byron Donalds
Gainesville City Commissioner Cynthia Chestnut, a Democrat, has endorsed Republican Byron Donalds for Florida Governor....
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Woman arrested for intentionally rear-ending vehicle five times
Aaronnette Jermeshal Lee, 35, of Williston, was arrested yesterday for allegedly intentionally rear-ending a vehicle five times. ...
Jail Booking Log, September 3
Jail booking log for September 3, 2026...
Alachua Police Department: ALPRs are valuable tools that must be used appropriately
Alachua Police Department Chief Jesse Sandusky wrote, "As of now, the remaining LPR cameras in service that do not meet the FDOT permit criteria will...
Bread of the Mighty receives food donation as part of nationwide effort
Today, Bread of the Mighty received 33,800 pounds of shelf-stable food from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as part of a nationwide...
Gainesville revives Meet the Author and Lecture Series
The City of Gainesville’s Cultural Affairs Division revives its Meet the Author and Lecture Series through spring 2027, with award-winning Florida author Kevin Powers presenting his novel, Children...
GPD suspends use of automated license plate readers
Effective today, Sept. 3, 2026, at 3 p.m., cameras operated by the Gainesville Police Department have been turned off and are no longer being utilized...
Homeless man arrested for stealing items worth over $5k from air conditioning business
Joshua Robert Spirit, 36, has been charged with two incidents in which items valued at over $5,400 were stolen from an air conditioning company and...
Duke Energy Florida requests to lower rates in 2027
Duke Energy Florida customers can expect lower rates beginning in January 2027, compared to December 2026, following a request the company filed today with the...
