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Published October 01Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo receives gold-standard accreditation
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums is proud to announce the accreditation of 30 world-class institutions, including the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, at its Annual Conference
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Published October 01Gainesville man arrested for raping one woman, threatening to post nude photos of a second woman
Javier Yadiel Copra Santiago, 22, was arrested yesterday and charged with forcible sexual battery and extortion, with two different victims.
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Published October 01New Florida Virtual School data highlights student achievement across college and career pathways
FLVS offers 11 Career and Technical Education programs of study aligned with high-demand industries, providing students opportunities to explore career interests while earning industry-recognized credentials. Students can pursue pathways in fields such as finance, information…
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Published October 01Keystone Heights man killed in crash east of Gainesville
A 55-year-old Keystone Heights man was killed this morning when his SUV hit the rear of a box truck that was stopped for a lane closure.
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Published October 01UF College Republicans regain charter after support from local Republican leaders
The UF College Republicans (UFCR) are back on campus under a charter from the Republican Party of Florida, six months after a federal judge dismissed the club's claim that UF's deactivation of the club was due to viewpoint discrimination.
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Published October 01Jail Booking Log, September 30
Jail booking log for September 30, 2026
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Published October 01Is Alachua County spending $106 million on roads in FY2027? Yes, but almost half of that is rolled over from previous years.
When the Alachua County Commission passed the FY2027 budget on September 22, Commissioners and staff repeatedly referenced "$100 million for roads" in the budget; while it is true that the County has allocated nearly $108 million to transportation for FY2027, at least $49 million…
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Published September 30Alachua County Pothole Portal Update
Since the portal launched two weeks ago, over 400 pothole reports have come in, and Public Works crews have filled 2,206 potholes.
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Published September 30Homeless Sexual Predator arrested for domestic battery and failing to report to ASO
Adam Michael Nick, 31, was arrested yesterday for allegedly choking and battering his girlfriend; officers also noted that he is a transient registered Sexual Predator who uses GRACE Marketplace as his address and is required to check in at the Alachua County Sheriff's Office…
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Published September 30Florida Museum of Natural History welcomes visitors back on Nov. 23!
Following a large-scale construction project, the Florida Museum of Natural History is delighted to reopen the Ken and Linda McGurn Exhibition Hall to the public on Monday, Nov. 23.
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Published September 30Man charged with robbing elderly Campus Walk resident while squatting in the victim’s apartment
Cedrick Leroy Powell, 21, has been booked into the Alachua County Jail for allegedly robbing and battering an elderly Campus Walk resident while squatting in the victim's apartment in February.
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Published September 30Free Kitchen Caddies available for Alachua County residents
O-Town Compost will distribute free 2.5-gallon Kitchen Caddies to residents at Alachua County Rural Collection Centers on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This program is available exclusively to Alachua County residents and is supported by a Circular…