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Published September 10Governor DeSantis celebrates Florida’s History of Communism standards
With the implementation of the History of Communism standards, Florida continues to set the national benchmark for civic and historical education, ensuring students gain a comprehensive understanding of the consequences of communist ideology, including the erosion of individual…
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 10Alachua County receives Silver Flagler Award for World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships
Alachua County has received a Silver Flagler Award from VISIT FLORIDA for its work in supporting and promoting the 2025 World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships, which brought athletes and visitors from around the world to the county.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 10Pair arrested for car burglary; one suspect charged with wallet theft at The Standard’s pool
Kadyn Jerome Anderson, 18, and Randy Campbell Jr., 18, have been arrested for stealing a wallet from a car in a downtown parking garage; Anderson, who was reportedly living in the 11th-floor common/study area at The Standard, has similar charges from a second car burglary, along…
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 10Dreamers Garden to mark the 25th anniversary of September 11 with community remembrance
On Friday, September 11, at 11:00 a.m., Dreamers Garden will host a community gathering to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks and to remember the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives that day.
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Published September 10Gainesville man charged with repeatedly raping young girl
Keshawn Quantrell Taylor, 25, was arrested yesterday and charged with five counts of sexual battery on a victim under the age of 12 and one count of sexual battery on a juvenile victim over the age of 12.
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Published September 10Just watch your step!
The latest political cartoon from Jake Fuller
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Published September 10City of Gainesville expands hurricane guide for year-round emergency preparedness
As the Atlantic hurricane season enters what are typically its busiest months, the City of Gainesville has expanded its hurricane preparedness brochure into a comprehensive guide to help residents prepare year-round for a range of emergencies.
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Published September 10Patric Young to keynote UF Innovate event on October 21
UF Innovate invites the public to a special keynote conversation with Patric Young as part of UF Innovate | Tech Licensing's annual Standing InnOvation event on October 21.
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Published September 10Tractor Supply celebrates local farmers, makers, and artisans with Harvest Fest
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time, participating Tractor Supply stores will welcome local farmers, makers, bakers, and artisans to sell their goods in a farmers market-style event for the community.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 10Bike Bus returns to High Springs on September 16
Students from High Springs Community School are invited to celebrate National Walk & Roll to School Day on Wednesday, September 16, featuring the return of the Bike Bus.
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Published September 10Large police presence near Mebane Middle School after stabbing during domestic dispute
The Alachua Police Department has notified the public about a large police presence near Mebane Middle School after a stabbing during a domestic dispute.
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Published September 10Juvenile arrested following Waldo burglary
A 15-year-old male was arrested yesterday in Waldo and charged with burglary and battery by strangulation.