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Published September 26Gainesville woman arrested for threatening to shoot three people
Angelique Monaé Curtis, 24, was arrested last night for allegedly pointing a gun at three people while threatening to shoot them.
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Published September 26Jail Booking Log, September 25
Jail booking log for September 25, 2026
The Swamp has a history of challenging the Rebels
There will be a lot at stake when No. 4 Ole Miss Football arrives in Gainesville, Fla., on Sept. 26 to face the No. 21 Florida Gators. Historically, the Rebels have struggled against Florida on the road, and with the all-time series tied at 13-13-1, the Rebels will look to seize…
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Published September 26Alachua County is looking into allegations that no veterinarian was present at Animal Resources vaccine clinic
In a Facebook post, Friends of Alachua County Animals alleged that privately owned animals were vaccinated at an unapproved Alachua County Animal Resources clinic on August 22 without veterinary oversight.
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Published September 25FDOT announces nighttime closures on NE Waldo Road next week
Milling and resurfacing on NE Waldo Road from University Avenue to north of 39th Avenue is scheduled to begin early next week. Work will take place during nighttime hours from 8:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
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Published September 25Gainesville man sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping and choking woman
Travis Lamont Hale Sr. 47, has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison after a jury found him guilty of sexual battery, felony battery, and domestic battery by strangulation.
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Published September 25DOH-Alachua issues mosquito-borne illness alert
The Florida Department of Health in Alachua County is informing residents of a second confirmed case of locally-acquired West Nile virus infection.
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Published September 25City of Gainesville announces fourth annual A Very GNV Holiday Parade
Planning is underway for the fourth annual A Very GNV Holiday Parade, set for Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026. The popular event will once again bring music, color, and celebration to downtown Gainesville beginning at noon, followed by a holiday dance party at Bo Diddley Plaza and the…
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Published September 25Florida Department of Education launches B.E.S.T. science standards listening tour
This review of the B.E.S.T. Science Standards gives Floridians an opportunity to help shape the future of science and health education in Florida and establish a strong foundation built on knowledge, observation, inquiry, experimentation, evidence, and reason.
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Published September 25Homeless woman arrested for mooning woman at carwash
Jennifer Gayle Reese, 46, was arrested yesterday for allegedly pulling down her pants and raising her shirt on a public sidewalk.
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Published September 25Senator Moody co-sponsors legislation to protect ratepayers from energy-consuming data centers
"If billion-dollar tech companies want to build a massive data center, Floridians should not be left to foot the bill," said Senator Ashley Moody.
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Published September 25Gainesville man sentenced to 15 years in prison after violating probation
Devonn Antwan Sowell, 37, has been sentenced to 15 years in state prison following a July arrest on firearms charges.