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Published September 152nd Annual Rising Stars Classic brings JV Volleyball action to Alachua on Sept. 19
Crafty Gemini Youth Development will host the 2nd Annual Rising Stars Classic JV Girls Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, September 19, at Legacy Park Multipurpose Center in Alachua. First matches begin at 8:30 a.m.
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Published September 12Alachua man arrested for hitting neighbor in the head with a baseball bat
Gordon Frank Dixon Sr., 65, was arrested yesterday for allegedly hitting a neighbor in the head with a baseball bat, causing significant bleeding.
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Published September 09Alachua man arrested for sexual battery of juvenile
Robert James Lockard, 22, was arrested yesterday for allegedly sexually battering a girl between the ages of 12 and 16.
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Published September 08Alachua man arrested for stabbing man with screwdriver
Staff report ALACHUA, Fla. – Angel Gabriel Rivera, 56, was arrested yesterday for allegedly stabbing a man with a screwdriver following a dispute over supplying power to a shed. At […]
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Published September 07Alachua man arrested for throwing bike rack into windshield
Rahkee Tyrone Hall, 34, was arrested yesterday morning for allegedly throwing a bike rack at a vehicle, shattering the windshield; a search incident to arrest reportedly produced over 30 grams of marijuana.
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Published September 03Alachua Police Department: ALPRs are valuable tools that must be used appropriately
Alachua Police Department Chief Jesse Sandusky wrote, "As of now, the remaining LPR cameras in service that do not meet the FDOT permit criteria will remain operational while we continue to monitor relevant court proceedings, legislative developments, and guidance from state and…
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Published September 03Bread of the Mighty receives food donation as part of nationwide effort
Today, Bread of the Mighty received 33,800 pounds of shelf-stable food from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as part of a nationwide initiative to help neighbors experiencing food insecurity.