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Published September 18Jacksonville man arrested after Gainesville shooting sentenced to 9 years in federal prison for possession of ammunition
DeShawn Russ, 36, has been sentenced to 9 years in federal prison for possession of ammunition by a convicted felon following his arrest after a shooting in Gainesville
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Published September 18Jail Booking Log, September 17
Jail booking log for September 17, 2026
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Published September 18‘No one has made more historic efforts at road repairs…’
The latest political cartoon from Jake Fuller
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Published September 17North Central Florida Continuum of Care releases Strategic Plan through 2029
The North Central Florida Continuum of Care Leadership Council has released its Strategic Plan through 2029, establishing a shared roadmap for reducing homelessness and improving the region's response to people in need.
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Published September 17Florida announces Workforce Pell Grant funding to support short-term, career-focused training
The Workforce Pell Grant program provides federal financial aid to students enrolled in short-term workforce training programs that lead directly to employment in high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand occupations.
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Published September 17Archer approves tentative budget with a new commercial solid waste fee; City Manager contract remains unresolved
Archer City Commissioners unanimously approved a tentative budget and property tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026-27 at their Sept. 14 meeting, adopted a new administrative charge for commercial solid waste customers, and agreed to revisit City Manager Donald Barber’s proposed…
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Published September 17Hidden Oak custodian arrested for battery on officer, charged with possession of drugs and stolen firearm
Kenneth Dale Anderson II, 35, was arrested early this morning after allegedly battering an officer; he was also charged with possession of a stolen firearm and possession of drugs. The School Board of Alachua County confirmed that he was a custodian at Hidden Oak Elementary but…
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Published September 17Road closure planned for NE County Road 1471
NE County Road 1471 will close to all traffic near the Santa Fe River beginning Monday, Sept. 28. The closure is expected to last approximately 11 weeks, with construction scheduled for completion by Dec. 11. Residents living along CR 1471 and on CR 325 will continue to have…
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Published September 17University of Florida set to build championship-level golf course
The Evans University of Florida Golf Club will encompass more than 500 acres in west Gainesville. It will feature an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Beau Welling and Steve Smyers, a clubhouse designed by Hart Howerton, and guest cottages.
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Published September 17School Board passes budget, sets board goals, discusses air conditioning in middle school gyms
At two September 15 meetings, the School Board of Alachua County passed its budget, discussed adding air conditioning to the remaining middle school gyms, and set key performance indicators for the board's goals.
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Published September 17Woman on probation charged with DUI causing death after hitting bicyclist on Tower Road
Shateria Sierra Glenn, 30, was arrested last night after allegedly hitting and killing a bicyclist while driving under the influence; she was also charged with five other DUI offenses, including three counts of driving under the influence with children under the age of 18 in the…
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Published September 17Touching Hearts at Home to host free Community Health Fair benefiting ElderCare of Alachua County
Touching Hearts at Home will host its 2026 Community Health Fair THIS Friday, September 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Senior Recreation Center