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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.
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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.
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Published September 14Governor DeSantis announces second annual 2nd Amendment sales tax holiday
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida’s 2nd Amendment Sales Tax Holiday is back for a second year, providing tax relief on firearms, ammunition, and a wide range of hunting, fishing, and camping supplies through December 31.
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Published September 14High Springs City Commission considers dissolving police department, approves property tax increase
The High Springs City Commission voted on September 10 to tentatively increase the City's property tax rate, cut the police budget by 5%, and negotiate with Alachua County to potentially replace City police and fire services with County services.
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Published September 14Pair arrested after shooting in east Gainesville
Gwennesha Marrkenya Demps, 32, and Rahim Arthur Henderson, 50, were arrested yesterday after a man said Henderson shot at him because Demps wanted him to give her money. Henderson has been charged with attempted homicide, and Demps has been charged with armed robbery, along with…
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Published September 14Florida Department of Education awarded $6.6 million grant to expand work-based learning opportunities for Florida students
Today, the Florida Department of Education announced the award of $6.6 million from the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education to expand work-based learning opportunities for Florida students.
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Published September 14Six Gainesville men indicted on federal dog-fighting charges
Six Gainesville men have been indicted on federal dog-fighting charges
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Published September 14United Way North Central Florida awards $40,000 to ACORN Clinic
ACORN Clinic was recently awarded a $40,000 "Healthy Community Grant” through United Way North Central Florida
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Published September 14Visiting Artist Craig Smith brings sights and sounds to Santa Fe College gallery, planetarium
Santa Fe College’s Fine Arts department will host visual and performing artist Craig Smith for a live musical event on Thursday, Sept. 17, followed by an opening reception on Friday, Sept. 18, for his exhibit “Social Practices (2001-2006).”
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Published September 14Matheson History Museum to host Curator Talk on Chains of Steele exhibit on Sept. 16
The Matheson History Museum is hosting a curator talk with the Curator of Exhibitions, Willett Hancock, on Wednesday, September 16, at 7 p.m. to share about his year and a half of research and curating of Chains of Steele: Money, Power, and Influence.
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Published September 14Jail Booking Log, September 13
Jail booking log for September 13, 2026
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Published September 14Upcoming meetings for the City of Gainesville
City of Gainesville meetings for the week of Sept. 14-20, 2026