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Published 9 hours agoVOA Florida to provide 18 emergency residential services beds for veterans under new VA contract
VOA Florida is pleased to announce a new Veterans Affairs Contract Emergency Residential Services, or CERS, contract that will transition 18 existing beds in Gainesville to the CERS program beginning October 1, 2026.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 24Alachua County Farmers Market surpasses 100,000 visitors at San Felasco Tech City in 2026
The Alachua County Farmers Market has welcomed more than 100,000 visitors since relocating to San Felasco Tech City in January, marking a major milestone for one of North Central Florida's longest-running farmers markets.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 24Alachua Soil & Water Conservation District announces supervisors and new projects
The Alachua Soil & Water Conservation District announces the reappointment of Patricia Lee, elected in 2022, to serve a second four-year term, and she will remain as chair of ASWCD.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 24‘Hike up those spandex shorts’
The latest political cartoon from Jake Fuller
States threaten action against Florida company earning millions off disabled vets
The investigations by attorneys general of Gainesville-based Trajector Medical follow a bankruptcy filing in the face of civil lawsuits, falling revenues, and impending debt payments.
States threaten action against Florida company earning millions off disabled vets
The investigations by attorneys general of Gainesville-based Trajector Medical follow a bankruptcy filing in the face of civil lawsuits, falling revenues, and impending debt payments.
Alachua Chronicle
Published 1 hour agoAlachua County is looking into allegations that no veterinarian was present at Animal Resources vaccine clinic
In a Facebook post, Friends of Alachua County Animals alleged that privately owned animals were vaccinated at an unapproved Alachua County Animal Resources clinic on August 22 without veterinary oversight.
Alachua Chronicle
Published 1 hour agoFDOT announces nighttime closures on NE Waldo Road next week
Milling and resurfacing on NE Waldo Road from University Avenue to north of 39th Avenue is scheduled to begin early next week. Work will take place during nighttime hours from 8:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Alachua Chronicle
Published 3 hours agoGainesville man sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping and choking woman
Travis Lamont Hale Sr. 47, has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison after a jury found him guilty of sexual battery, felony battery, and domestic battery by strangulation.
Alachua Chronicle
Published 3 hours agoDOH-Alachua issues mosquito-borne illness alert
The Florida Department of Health in Alachua County is informing residents of a second confirmed case of locally-acquired West Nile virus infection.
Alachua Chronicle
Published 4 hours agoCity of Gainesville announces fourth annual A Very GNV Holiday Parade
Planning is underway for the fourth annual A Very GNV Holiday Parade, set for Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026. The popular event will once again bring music, color, and celebration to downtown Gainesville beginning at noon, followed by a holiday dance party at Bo Diddley Plaza and the…
Alachua Chronicle
Published 4 hours agoFlorida Department of Education launches B.E.S.T. science standards listening tour
This review of the B.E.S.T. Science Standards gives Floridians an opportunity to help shape the future of science and health education in Florida and establish a strong foundation built on knowledge, observation, inquiry, experimentation, evidence, and reason.