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Published September 12Jail Booking Log, September 11
Jail booking log for September 11, 2026
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Published September 11GRU Authority approves demolition of Power District buildings; Kelly plant is ready to restart
At the September 9 GRU Authority meeting, the board approved the demolition of 10 vacant buildings in the Power District and learned that the Kelly plant is ready to restart; also, billing cycles will be limited to 30-31 days, beginning October 1.
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Published September 11Brothers arrested after stabbing incident near Mebane Middle School
Jahiem Darnathan Foye, 23, and Trevian Semaj Towns, 19, were arrested yesterday after a stabbing incident that led officials to place Mebane Middle School in a secure status until officers determined there was no threat to the school.
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Published September 11Gainesville extends deadline to apply for hardship assistance related to fire, stormwater, and solid waste assessments
Because stormwater and solid waste assessments are now billed annually on property tax bills, the City is encouraging neighbors to check if they’re eligible for the Hardship Assistance Program. The deadline to apply is September 30.
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Published September 11Criminal illegal alien from Mexico sentenced to federal prison after Gainesville arrest
Moises Ramiro Lopez-Zenteno, 37, of Mexico, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to illegal reentry into the United States.
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Published September 11GPD asks public for assistance in locating person of interest in Treehouse Village shooting
The Gainesville Police Department is attempting to locate Carey Showers Jr.
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Published September 11Cammack: 25 years later, they still run in
Rep. Kat Cammack reflects on the sacrifices of first responders, on 9/11 and every day
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Published September 119/11 message from Mayor Ward
Mayor Harvey Ward's 9/11 message
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Published September 11Jail Booking Log, September 10
Jail booking log for September 10, 2026
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Published September 11Victim identified in Treehouse Village fatal shooting
Gainesville Police Department is investigating the shooting death of Joshua Douglas, 19, at Treehouse Village on Thursday night.
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Published September 11School Board sets schedule for Superintendent search
At the School Board of Alachua County workshop on September 9, the board set a schedule for the Superintendent search and learned that they will need to offer a substantial salary to get a good candidate.
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Published September 11Flags at half-staff in honor of Patriot Day
Flags will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, September 11, in honor of the lives lost Islamic terrorist attack on September 11, 2001.