Local News in Alachua County
Community news from our local sources
Alachua County 59 storieswidest scope for this area
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 04Commissioner Mack announces changes in leadership to strengthen collaboration and break down silos
Today, Commissioner Henry Mack announced several leadership and organizational changes designed to strengthen collaboration, improve efficiency, break down silos, and further advance Florida's commitment to excellence in education and workforce development.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 04“I want to see a Black governor of Florida in my lifetime”: Prominent local Democrat endorses Republican Byron Donalds
Gainesville City Commissioner Cynthia Chestnut, a Democrat, has endorsed Republican Byron Donalds for Florida Governor.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 04Jail Booking Log, September 3
Jail booking log for September 3, 2026
Palatka Daily News
Published September 04Markets, music and festivals fill busy Labor Day weekend
Palatka market returns as entertainment calendars fill up from St. Augustine to Gainesville The first weekend of September will be a busy one across North Florida, with markets, concerts, festivals, art, theater and family activities offering plenty of reasons to get out of the…
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 03Alachua Police Department: ALPRs are valuable tools that must be used appropriately
Alachua Police Department Chief Jesse Sandusky wrote, "As of now, the remaining LPR cameras in service that do not meet the FDOT permit criteria will remain operational while we continue to monitor relevant court proceedings, legislative developments, and guidance from state and…
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 03GPD suspends use of automated license plate readers
Effective today, Sept. 3, 2026, at 3 p.m., cameras operated by the Gainesville Police Department have been turned off and are no longer being utilized by GPD.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 03Homeless man arrested for stealing items worth over $5k from air conditioning business
Joshua Robert Spirit, 36, has been charged with two incidents in which items valued at over $5,400 were stolen from an air conditioning company and pawned.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 0316-year-old charged as an adult in Lewis Place shooting
Peter L. Roman III, 16, has been charged as an adult with attempted homicide for allegedly shooting at a male at Lewis Place Apartments on August 7; he was also charged with possession of a firearm by an adjudicated delinquent.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 03City of Gainesville: RTS closed, trash pickup unaffected on Labor Day holiday
Residential trash collection will be unaffected by the Labor Day holiday, but no RTS bus service is scheduled.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 03FOUND: ASO seeks help from public in finding man wanted for attempted homicide
A reward is offered for information leading to the arrest of Adrion Flowers, who may be driving a black Dodge Durango with a red stripe.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 03Jail Booking Log, September 2
Jail booking log for September 2, 2026
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 03Gainesville Christian Community School officially joins the National Christian School Athletic Association
Gainesville Christian Community School is proud to announce that it has officially become a member school of the National Christian School Athletic Association, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to ministering to young people, schools, and communities through the love…