Local News in Alachua County
Community news from our local sources
Alachua County 331 storiesWiden to Greater Gainesville
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.
Alachua Chronicle
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.
Alachua Chronicle
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.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 10More than 1,000 expected for major Rosh Hashanah celebration at UF Reitz Union
On Friday evening, September 11, Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, will begin with one of the largest Rosh Hashanah services and dinners in North America, hosted by the Chabad UF Jewish Student & Community Center at UF’s Reitz Union.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 10Jail Booking Log, September 9
Jail booking log for September 9, 2026
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 10Alachua County Commission passes FY2027 budget on first reading, discusses reducing jail population
At the September 8 meeting, the Alachua County Commission established their property tax rates and assessments for FY2027 and adopted a tentative budget; they also discussed reducing the jail population during Member Comment.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 09P.K. Yonge celebrates five National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
The five P.K. Yonge Semifinalists are seniors Gabriel Castronovo, Ella Currin, Emma Currin, Hyle Ismail, and Rohan Paranjpe.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 09Sonny’s BBQ on Waldo Road celebrates reopening with deals and giveaways
On Wednesday, Sept. 16, guests can spin a prize wheel for a chance to win Sonny’s swag, enjoy delicious samples, and take advantage of a $10.99 St. Louis Ribs Dinner, available for dine-in and takeout. Guests who visit the drive-thru on Sept. 16 will also receive a bounce-back…
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 09Gainesville woman arrested for failing to treat children’s skin conditions while on probation for the same charges
Latasha Cheree Neal, 36, was arrested yesterday and charged with two counts of child neglect with great bodily harm for allegedly failing to provide medical treatment for her children's skin conditions; she was sentenced to four years of probation on the same charges after an…
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 09Alachua man arrested for sexual battery of juvenile
Robert James Lockard, 22, was arrested yesterday for allegedly sexually battering a girl between the ages of 12 and 16.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 09ACPS sees 25% increase in number of students named National Merit Semifinalists
Twenty Alachua County Public School seniors have earned prestigious Semifinalist status in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship program, 25% more than last year.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 09Gainesville to delay business tax renewal notices during upgrade
Any business with a paid fiscal year 2025-26 business tax receipt will be considered in good standing for the fiscal year 2026-27 until the renewal period reopens.