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Alachua Chronicle Published 9 hours ago

VOA 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 24

Alachua 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 24

Alachua 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

WUSF Public Media Published September 24

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.

WUSF Public Media Published September 24

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 ago

Alachua 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 ago

FDOT 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 ago

Gainesville 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 ago

DOH-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 ago

City 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 ago

Florida 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.

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