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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.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Published September 0922nd Gainesville Latino Film Festival to be held Sept. 10-27
The 22nd Gainesville Latino Film Festival, organized by the Latina Women’s League, will take place September 10–27, 2026, under the theme “Voices of Our Land.”
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Published September 0979% of Frazer School seniors designated as National Merit Semifinalists
Eleven students from The Frazer School in Gainesville have been named Semifinalists for the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program; at 79% of the senior class, this sets a new record for the school.
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Published September 0932-year-old woman killed in traffic crash
A 32-year-old woman was killed early Tuesday morning in a crash with a semi at the intersection of NE 15th Street and NE 53rd Avenue.
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Published September 09Jail Booking Log, September 8
Jail booking log for September 8, 2026
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Published September 09Alachua County Commission discusses homelessness, conveys 13 acres to Hutchinson Foundation for Legacy project
At the September 8 meeting, the Alachua County Commission approved the purchase of office space in the Chamber of Commerce building, asked staff to look into recommendations for reducing bureaucracy in providing services to homeless people, and moved forward with conveying 13.11…
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Published September 08Gainesville man arrested for battery after allegedly propositioning lawncare worker
Miguel Angel Rodriguez-Morgado, 57, was arrested yesterday after allegedly touching a lawncare worker's genitals and propositioning him.