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Published September 21Gainesville City Commissioners move UF parents’ recorded comments to end of meeting, vote to end recorded comments
At the end of the September 17 Gainesville City Commission meeting, Commissioners listened to recorded comments from UF parents about the safety of their students; Commissioners moved the recorded comments from the afternoon General Public Comment period to the end of the evening…
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Published September 21Food delivery driver arrested for indecent exposure at playground parking lot
Tavellion Shaqur Ullah, 26, was arrested this morning for allegedly exposing himself in the parking lot of the Kiwanis Challenge Playground.
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Published September 21Gainesville felon sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for armed drug trafficking
Eddie Jerome Scott, 39, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for distribution of 5 grams or more of methamphetamine; possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl; possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug…
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Published September 21Convicted felon pleads guilty to federal gun & drug charges
Quardarell Henry Robinson, 38, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine, cocaine base, and marijuana and possession of a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime.
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Published September 21Gainesville man arrested for groping woman in retail store
Matthew A. Billeyh, 23, was arrested yesterday for allegedly following a woman he didn't know while she shopped at Target and then grabbing her buttocks; officers believe he may be responsible for similar incidents in other stores.
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Published September 21Dunkin’® announces collaboration with L.L.Bean®, free coffee on Sept. 29
The L.L.Bean x Dunkin’ collaboration features a sweater cup sleeve on Sept. 22 and free coffee and new coffee accessories on Sept. 29.
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Published September 21Author releases memoir chronicling her move to Gainesville in the chaotic world of modern real estate
C. Franklin Wilt's new book will resonate with anyone who has recently been in the housing market and is a must-read for anyone who is contemplating buying or selling their home.
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Published September 21Upcoming meetings for the City of Gainesville
City of Gainesville meetings for the week of September 21-27, 2026
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Published September 21September 22 Alachua County Commission Regular Meeting
The Alachua County Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
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Published September 21Jail Booking Log, September 20
Jail booking log for September 20, 2026
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Published September 20Poem: The Town That Stayed Young
Tsianina Shaw writes about growing old in a college town
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Published September 20The Frazer School chess team wins 2026 U.S. Amateur Team playoffs
The Frazer School’s chess team won the 2026 U.S. Amateur Team playoffs