News in Gainesville
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.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 18Gainesville man arrested for breaking into FDOT building
James Patrick Maguire, 33, has been charged with burglary, grand theft, and property damage after allegedly breaking into an FDOT building, stealing a laptop and other items, driving an FDOT utility vehicle around the property, and destroying an electronic key card reader.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 18Jacksonville man arrested after Gainesville shooting sentenced to 9 years in federal prison for possession of ammunition
DeShawn Russ, 36, has been sentenced to 9 years in federal prison for possession of ammunition by a convicted felon following his arrest after a shooting in Gainesville
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 17University of Florida set to build championship-level golf course
The Evans University of Florida Golf Club will encompass more than 500 acres in west Gainesville. It will feature an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Beau Welling and Steve Smyers, a clubhouse designed by Hart Howerton, and guest cottages.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 17It’s Spectrum Day for former Cox customers in the Gainesville market
Today is Spectrum Day, and millions of former Cox customers in Gainesville can switch to Spectrum’s products, packaging, and pricing, supported by 100% U.S.-based employees, with Spectrum fully returning Cox’s customer service function to the U.S. over the next 18 months.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 16Gainesville felon sentenced to federal prison for unlawful possession of firearm
Jomekia Archer, 46, was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison after previously pleading guilty to one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 16Millhopper Montessori School expands afterschool enrichment through new partnerships with Gainesville small businesses
Millhopper Montessori School (MMS) is strengthening ties with Gainesville’s small-business community by expanding its on-campus afterschool enrichment program through new local partnerships.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 16Senior Spotlight Resource Fair set for Saturday, Sept. 19
Area seniors are invited to the City of Gainesville's second annual Senior Spotlight Resource Fair, a free event on Sept. 19 connecting older adults, caregivers, and families with community resources.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 16Junior League of Gainesville celebrates “Find the Good” Day with community events on Sept. 17
The Junior League of Gainesville is inviting the Gainesville community to “Find the Good” on Thursday, September 17, with a day of events celebrating local impact, community partnerships, and the power of volunteers to make a difference.
Palatka Daily News
Published September 15Daily News Publisher Rusty Starr dead at 71
The bench on Third Street sits empty, missing the man who was known to sit on it and talk with his employees or greet passersby who would see a friendly smile and stop to chat. That man was Rusty Starr, publisher of the Palatka Daily News, who died Sept. 13 at HCA North Florida…