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Alachua Chronicle
Published September 08Student arrested for stealing party host’s phone, using it to take his Tesla, and crashing the Tesla
Staff report GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Zahara Ashye Shekarri, 18, was arrested early this morning for allegedly taking a phone from the host of a party, using it to steal a […]
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 08Alachua man arrested for stabbing man with screwdriver
Staff report ALACHUA, Fla. – Angel Gabriel Rivera, 56, was arrested yesterday for allegedly stabbing a man with a screwdriver following a dispute over supplying power to a shed. At […]
Bradford County Telegraph
Published September 08Legal Notices for 9-10-26
Bradford Suwannee River Water Management District Declaration of Phase II Water Shortage The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) has issued a Phase II Water Shortage Order, WSO 26-004 for water uses within all Counties located in the District, including all…
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 08Matheson History Museum to hold Sarah’s Birthday Bash on Sept. 12
This year, we will be celebrating our namesake's birthday on Sept. 12 with free cupcakes, a mini-exhibit about Sarah Hamilton Matheson's life, self-guided tours of the current exhibit, Chains of Steele, and shopping in the newly reorganized gift shop.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 08Dance Alive’s annual Great Halloween Costume Sale to be held on Sept. 12
Dance Alive National Ballet is pleased to present its 27th annual GREAT HALLOWEEN COSTUME SALE on September 12
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 08Families invited to Storytime at the Plaza on September 12
The Gainesville Housing Authority, in partnership with the Cone Park Library, will host Storytime at the Plaza, a free and fun early childhood reading program for children pre-K3 to pre-K on Saturday, Sep. 12, starting at 11 a.m. at the GHA ELITE Service Plaza.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 08Dunkin’ is giving away free Pumpkin Spice Signature Lattes with purchase, 2-6 p.m. today
From 2-6 p.m. local time today only, guests can head to Dunkin’ to receive a free medium Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte with a qualifying purchase.*
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 08Scooter’s Coffee® celebrates back-to-school with free medium drinks for teachers on September 9
Scooter's Coffee is giving a free medium drink to all educators with a valid school faculty or staff ID on Wednesday, September 9
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 08Jail Booking Log, September 7
Jail booking log for September 7, 2026
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 08Fire crews extinguish attic fire on SW 91st Street
Fire crews extinguished an attic fire this afternoon on SW 91st Street.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 07Woman arrested for hitting and threatening to stab boyfriend
Stephanie Yuliana Cabrera, 35, was arrested last night for allegedly hitting and threatening to stab her boyfriend.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 07High Springs’ draft 2026-27 budget has “very tight” margins
At the August 31 budget workshop, the High Springs City Commission reviewed a draft Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget that Finance Director Leslie Moyer said would maintain current services at the existing property tax rate, but with thin margins. Commissioners also discussed raising…