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Alachua Chronicle
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.
Alachua Chronicle
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.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 25Jail Booking Log, September 24
Jail booking log for September 24, 2026
Alachua Chronicle
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…
Alachua Chronicle
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.
Alachua Chronicle
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.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 24City curbside collection days changing Oct. 5 for many Gainesville households
Beginning Monday, Oct. 5, approximately 65% of Gainesville households will have a new curbside collection day as the City of Gainesville transitions to a new residential solid waste collection contract.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 24Gainesville woman arrested for puncturing boyfriend’s arm with a nail attached to a board
Sierra Skye Fararo-Curran, 34, was arrested early this morning for allegedly hitting her boyfriend with a nail attached to a board and throwing a candle holder at him.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 24Dance Alive’s free DanceAbout program returns to Alachua this fall
Dance Alive National Ballet’s DanceAbout program is back! Join us for a FREE 6-week session where students in grades K-8 will explore ballet, modern, jazz, & hip hop—no dance experience or special attire needed!
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 24Homeless career offender arrested for breaking window of store, stealing over $1,000 of merchandise
Donald Mervin Small, 59, was arrested yesterday for allegedly breaking the window of a store, stealing over $1,000 in merchandise, and other charges including marijuana possession and trespassing.
Palatka Daily News
Published September 24History, music and markets fill busy North Florida weekend
Occupation of Palatka leads packed three-day lineup from St. Augustine to Gainesville History will come alive in Palatka this weekend while songwriters take over St. Augustine, jazz fills a Jacksonville street and Gainesville closes out September with art, music and a celebration…
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 24Alachua Soil & Water Conservation District announces supervisors and new projects
The Alachua Soil & Water Conservation District announces the reappointment of Patricia Lee, elected in 2022, to serve a second four-year term, and she will remain as chair of ASWCD.