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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.
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Published September 252026 General Election vote-by-mail ballots mailed
Voters who requested a vote-by-mail ballot should expect to receive their ballot in the next week. Ballots will arrive in a pink envelope.
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Published September 25VOA Florida to provide 18 emergency residential services beds for veterans under new VA contract
VOA Florida is pleased to announce a new Veterans Affairs Contract Emergency Residential Services, or CERS, contract that will transition 18 existing beds in Gainesville to the CERS program beginning October 1, 2026.
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Published September 25Jail Booking Log, September 24
Jail booking log for September 24, 2026
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Published September 25“We just tee up a bunch of things [for October 2027]”: Gainesville City Commission discusses post-SB180 code changes
During the September 24 General Policy Committee meeting, the Gainesville City Commission discussed regulations for distances between bars and institutions such as schools and churches and also directed staff to start working on a fence height ordinance that is currently…
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Published September 24Alachua County Farmers Market surpasses 100,000 visitors at San Felasco Tech City in 2026
The Alachua County Farmers Market has welcomed more than 100,000 visitors since relocating to San Felasco Tech City in January, marking a major milestone for one of North Central Florida's longest-running farmers markets.
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Published September 24High Springs City Commission adopts budget with increased property tax rate, continues debate over police department
The High Springs City Commission unanimously adopted its $20.8 million budget on September 21 and approved a higher property tax rate in a 4-1 vote. Many residents attended the meeting and urged Commissioners to preserve the City’s police and fire departments.