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Alachua Chronicle
Published 1 hour agoMore than 1,000 expected for major Rosh Hashanah celebration at UF Reitz Union
On Friday evening, September 11, Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, will begin with one of the largest Rosh Hashanah services and dinners in North America, hosted by the Chabad UF Jewish Student & Community Center at UF’s Reitz Union.
Alachua Chronicle
Published 21 hours agoSonny’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 $10.99 St. Louis Ribs Dinner, available for dine-in and takeout. Guests who visit the drive-thru on Sept. 16 will also receive a bounce-back…
Palatka Daily News
Published 22 hours agoPrep football preview: Far From Peaceful, Easy Feeling
After what transpired last year, Interlachen Junior-Senior High football coach Erik Gibson told his team moments after defeating county rival Crescent City Friday night not to take Bronson lightly. Bronson (1-3) travels to Interlachen (2-1) at 7:30 p.m. Friday night at Feltner…
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 08Dunkin’ is giving away free Pumpkin Spice Signature Lattes with purchase, 2-6 p.m. today
From 2-6 p.m. local time today only, guests can head to Dunkin’ to receive a free medium Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte with a qualifying purchase.*
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 08Scooter’s Coffee® celebrates back-to-school with free medium drinks for teachers on September 9
Scooter's Coffee is giving a free medium drink to all educators with a valid school faculty or staff ID on Wednesday, September 9
Alachua Chronicle
Published 100 minutes agoLarge police presence near Mebane Middle School after stabbing during domestic dispute
The Alachua Police Department has notified the public about a large police presence near Mebane Middle School after a stabbing during a domestic dispute.
Alachua Chronicle
Published 105 minutes agoJuvenile arrested following Waldo burglary
A 15-year-old male was arrested yesterday in Waldo and charged with burglary and battery by strangulation.
Alachua Chronicle
Published 6 hours agoJail Booking Log, September 9
Jail booking log for September 9, 2026
Alachua Chronicle
Published 19 hours agoAlachua 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 reducing the jail population during Member Comment.
Alachua Chronicle
Published 20 hours agoP.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.
Alachua Chronicle
Published 21 hours agoGainesville 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 treatment for her children's skin conditions; she was sentenced to four years of probation on the same charges after an…
Alachua Chronicle
Published 23 hours agoAlachua 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.