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Alachua Chronicle
Published September 15Protect yourself from Medicare marketing & enrollment scams
Operation Senior Shield warns seniors to pause, verify, and compare before taking any action in response to a person claiming to sell Medicare plans.
Union County Times
Published September 15Obituaries — Sept. 15, 2026
Emily Dennis Emily Grace Dennis, 43, of Hampton, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026. She was born in Graham on April 1, 1983, to her loving parents, Alan Edgar Myers and Marjorie Clayton Myers. She spent her youth growing up in Bradford and Alachua counties, graduating from…
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 15Gainesville man arrested for second hit-and-run in 3 weeks
Granville Crockett Batey Jr., 43, was arrested early this morning on a hit-and-run charge, less than three weeks after a previous hit-and-run arrest.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 15UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital ranked among state, nation’s best
UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is rated among the nation’s best pediatric hospitals and has risen to No. 3 in Florida in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-27 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings released today.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 15Supervisor of Elections marks National Voter Registration Day
The voter registration deadline for the 2026 General Election is October 5, 2026.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 15Alachua County launches Pothole Portal
As part of an ongoing effort to improve pothole repairs, Alachua County has contracted with PSD Portal’s “Citywide” software and is launching its Pothole Portal.
Bradford County Telegraph
Published September 15Brooks tops field for KHHS in girls golf win
Aubrey Brooks earned medalist honors for the second time in three matches as the Keystone Heights High School girls golf team defeated host Gainesville on Sept. 8 at Ironwood Golf Course. The Indians had a team score of 232 to Gainesville’s 286. Brooks made par on three holes in…
Union County Times
Published September 15New River board advances Gainesville waste deal, expands search for regional customers
The New River Solid Waste Association board voted Sept. 10 to move forward on a disposal agreement with the city of Gainesville and authorized its executive director to pursue similar deals with other municipalities, as the authority looks to bring in additional revenue for the…
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 15Jail Booking Log, September 14
Jail booking log for September 14, 2026
Palatka Daily News
Published September 15Friday-Monday prep roundup: Guessford wins first matchup with Wigham
In a match of top-notch cross country athletes and former teammates, it was Interlachen Junior-Senior High School senior standout Paislee Guessford beating former teammate and Palatka Junior-Senior High sophomore Agatha Wigham after Guessford took 15th and Wigham was 30th at the…
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 15Airbnb announces donation and partnership with the Florida Housing Coalition
Airbnb is announcing a new donation and partnership with the Florida Housing Coalition, supporting the Coalition's work expanding and preserving affordable housing through expert training, technical assistance, and policy advocacy.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 14Alachua County Commissioner Anna Prizzia receives Bob Graham Award
Alachua County Commissioner Anna Prizzia was recently presented with the Bob Graham Award by the Florida Lake Management Society in recognition of her commitment to protecting and conserving Florida’s lakes and aquatic resources.