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Alachua Chronicle
Published September 09Alachua County Commission discusses homelessness, conveys 13 acres to Hutchinson Foundation for Legacy project
At the September 8 meeting, the Alachua County Commission approved the purchase of office space in the Chamber of Commerce building, asked staff to look into recommendations for reducing bureaucracy in providing services to homeless people, and moved forward with conveying 13.11…
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 08Gainesville man arrested for battery after allegedly propositioning lawncare worker
Miguel Angel Rodriguez-Morgado, 57, was arrested yesterday after allegedly touching a lawncare worker's genitals and propositioning him.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 08Student arrested for stealing party host’s phone, using it to take his Tesla, and crashing the Tesla
Staff report GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Zahara Ashye Shekarri, 18, was arrested early this morning for allegedly taking a phone from the host of a party, using it to steal a […]
Bradford County Telegraph
Published September 08Legal Notices for 9-10-26
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 08Families invited to Storytime at the Plaza on September 12
The Gainesville Housing Authority, in partnership with the Cone Park Library, will host Storytime at the Plaza, a free and fun early childhood reading program for children pre-K3 to pre-K on Saturday, Sep. 12, starting at 11 a.m. at the GHA ELITE Service Plaza.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 07Upcoming meetings for the City of Gainesville
City of Gainesville meetings for the week of September 7-13, 2026
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 06Gainesville man arrested for stealing car and crashing it into pond
Jonathan Alexander Quino, 23, was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing a car from a friend, crashing it into a pond near Celebration Pointe, and stealing the tag.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 05New local business directory aims to strengthen Alachua County’s independent business community
Gainesville Locally Owned, a new online business directory serving Gainesville and Alachua County, has launched with a simple goal: to make it easier for residents and visitors to find and support independently owned local businesses.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 05Gainesville businessman reappointed to the Florida Concrete Masonry Education Council
Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Jerry Painter to the Florida Concrete Masonry Education Council.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 04City of Gainesville invites residents to 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
The City of Gainesville is observing the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks with a ceremony in remembrance of those who lost their lives as a result of the acts of terror on Sept. 11, 2001.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 04More charges added for 18-year-old who allegedly displayed a firearm at MLK Jr. Multipurpose Center in July
Antwon Kenshae Towns, 18, was arrested yesterday for two counts of possession of a firearm or ammunition by an adjudicated delinquent; he was previously arrested in July for allegedly displaying a firearm at the MLK Jr. Multipurpose Center and was released after posting $100,000…
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 04“I want to see a Black governor of Florida in my lifetime”: Prominent local Democrat endorses Republican Byron Donalds
Gainesville City Commissioner Cynthia Chestnut, a Democrat, has endorsed Republican Byron Donalds for Florida Governor.