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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.
Bradford County Telegraph
Published September 22Legals Notices for 9-24-26
Bradford Suwannee River Water Management District Declaration of Phase II Water Shortage The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) has issued a Phase II Water Shortage Order, WSO 26-004 for water uses within all Counties located in the District, including all…
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 22Gainesville City Commission moves toward ending roam towing, sets FY2027 budget
At the September 17 meeting, Gainesville City Commissioners moved toward ending roam towing, set the FY2027 property tax rate and budget, and named the Greater Gainesville International Center as the administrator of the City's Sister City programs.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 22SEC Nation returns to Gainesville on Sept. 26 for Ole Miss matchup
SEC Network announced that its weekly traveling pre-game show, SEC Nation Presented by Regions Bank, will return to Gainesville at the Plaza of the Americas, as the Gators welcome Ole Miss on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 3:30 p.m. The lineup starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday but also…
Alachua Chronicle
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…
Alachua Chronicle
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…
Alachua Chronicle
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.
Alachua Chronicle
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.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 21Upcoming meetings for the City of Gainesville
City of Gainesville meetings for the week of September 21-27, 2026
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 19‘We still, as a rule, don’t ask about immigration status’: City responds to demands to rescind General Order regarding ‘suspected unauthorized aliens’
At a September 17 meeting, 19 people asked the Gainesville City Commission to rescind General Order 82.4, which requires officers to report contact with "suspected unauthorized aliens" to FDLE, and they were told that the rule is required by FDLE, but GPD will not be asking…
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 18Gainesville man sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault on two young girls
Jermaine Lamorris Godbolt, 42, has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of two counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child under 12 while in a custodial role.