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Alachua Chronicle
Published September 16Jail Booking Log, September 15
Jail booking log for September 15, 2026
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 16CFO Blaise Ingoglia launches “Claim Your Cash Florida” to return more abandoned money to Floridians
Claim Your Cash Florida introduces a new public-facing name and an enhanced website; residents can visit ClaimYourCashFL.Gov today to see if they have abandoned property waiting to be claimed.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 16Historical marker ceremony in Waldo to honor lynching victims
The Waldo-Hawthorne-Campville-Rochelle Subcommittee of the Alachua County Community Remembrance Project will hold a historical marker installation ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Veterans Memorial Park at the Caboose
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 15Two district high school students named winners of national essay competition
Akeem Thompson Jr. from Eastside High School and Kyle Sims-Francois from the Professional Academies Magnet at Loften High School were both honored at a special ceremony in New York City during the U.S. Open Fan Week.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 152nd Annual Rising Stars Classic brings JV Volleyball action to Alachua on Sept. 19
Crafty Gemini Youth Development will host the 2nd Annual Rising Stars Classic JV Girls Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, September 19, at Legacy Park Multipurpose Center in Alachua. First matches begin at 8:30 a.m.
Palatka Daily News
Published September 15Daily News Publisher Rusty Starr dead at 71
The bench on Third Street sits empty, missing the man who was known to sit on it and talk with his employees or greet passersby who would see a friendly smile and stop to chat. That man was Rusty Starr, publisher of the Palatka Daily News, who died Sept. 13 at HCA North Florida…
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 15Alachua County woman pleads guilty to federal child pornography charges
Trinity Joy Johnson, 26, pleaded guilty in federal court to two counts of sexual exploitation of children producing child pornography, fifteen counts of distribution of child pornography, and one count of possession of child pornography.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 15Alachua County reminds residents that water shortage restrictions remain in effect despite recent rainfall
The Water Management District’s Extreme Water Shortage Orders are still in effect throughout Alachua County. Recent rainfall has provided welcome relief across North Florida but does not immediately restore groundwater levels following extended periods of below-average rainfall.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 15Gainesville City Commission discusses housing, adopts annual assessments, approves tentative property tax rates and budget
At the September 10 General Policy Committee and special budget meetings, the Gainesville City Commission heard a housing update; approved annual fire, solid waste, and stormwater assessment fees; and approved a tentative budget and property tax rates on first reading.
Bradford County Telegraph
Published September 15Legal Notices for 9-17-26
Bradford Suwannee River Water Management District Declaration of Phase II Water Shortage The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) has issued a Phase II Water Shortage Order, WSO 26-004 for water uses within all Counties located in the District, including all…
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 15Newberry woman arrested for sending death threats to ex-husband
Teaira Denise Lewis, 32, was arrested yesterday and charged with aggravated cyberstalking after allegedly sending death threats to her ex-husband.
Palatka Daily News
Published September 15Column: VBIII Was In The Zone
GAINESVILLE – Practically from the moment the Florida Gators grabbed the football on offense, their opponents from Buies Creek, North Carolina were overwhelmed, even if they did take a 3-0 lead. One drive in and quarterback Aaron Philo scored on a 3-yard run to make it 7-3. The…