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Alachua Chronicle
Published September 24Detectives seek public’s help in identifying fraud suspect
Alachua County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in identifying a woman who fraudulently withdrew over $16,000 from the victim's bank account.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 24‘Hike up those spandex shorts’
The latest political cartoon from Jake Fuller
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 24Jail Booking Log, September 23
Jail booking log for September 23, 2026
States threaten action against Florida company earning millions off disabled vets
The investigations by attorneys general of Gainesville-based Trajector Medical follow a bankruptcy filing in the face of civil lawsuits, falling revenues, and impending debt payments.
States threaten action against Florida company earning millions off disabled vets
The investigations by attorneys general of Gainesville-based Trajector Medical follow a bankruptcy filing in the face of civil lawsuits, falling revenues, and impending debt payments.
Rebels look to avoid getting bogged down in The Swamp
No. 4 Ole Miss will travel to Gainesville, Fla., to face No. 21 Florida on Saturday, Sept. 26. Under new head coach Jon Sumrall, Florida’s offense looks promising to begin the season. Additionally, the Gators’ home-field advantage cannot be overlooked; The Swamp is commonly…
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 24Alachua County Commission passes budget, hears update on roads, repeals firearms ordinances
At the September 22 meeting, the Alachua County Commission finalized its FY2027 budget, heard an update on roads, decided against a Special Assessment District for Totem Pole Road, and repealed several firearms ordinances.
Palatka Daily News
Published September 23Sisters-in-law charged in burglary, theft case
Two Interlachen women have been accused of stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of property from the home of a woman in a Gainesville hospital, with authorities alleging one of the suspects was trying to live in the building. On Sept. 18, Kristina Michelle Kaylor was arrested and…
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 23Gainesville man pleads guilty to federal firearm charge
Ramone Ron Young, Jr., 34, pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 23Important reminder: Residential curbside collection changes begin Oct. 1 for residents in the unincorporated county
Alachua County residents living in the unincorporated area will soon see changes to their residential curbside collection service as part of a new agreement with GFL Solid Waste Southeast, effective Oct. 1, 2026.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 23Ft. White man charged with soliciting a minor
James Martin Alden, 66, has been charged with soliciting a minor and sending obscene material to a minor after allegedly chatting about having sex with an Alachua County Sheriff's Deputy who was posing as a 14-year-old girl and sending pictures of partially clothed women to the…
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 23Sword-wielding man arrested for armed burglary and aggravated assault
Josiah D-ante Lee Smith, 26, was arrested yesterday for allegedly entering a residence uninvited while armed with a sword and then threatening an occupant with the sword.