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Alachua Chronicle
Published 17 hours agoCongresswoman Kat Cammack secures continued housing for homeless veterans in Ocala and Gainesville
Congresswoman Kat Cammack today announced that veterans experiencing homelessness in Gainesville will keep their housing after she worked directly with the Department of Veterans Affairs to secure a new contract for Volunteers of America.
Alachua Chronicle
Published 17 hours agoHarn Museum of Art presents ‘Oliver Jeffers: Life at Sea’
The Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida is inviting visitors of all ages into an illustrated seascape inspired by one of Oliver Jeffers’ beloved children’s books, “Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth.” The exhibit opens September 29, 2026, and will be on…
City of Gainesville
Published 19 hours agoGFR Fire Prevention Week Safety Education and Community Events
Gainesville Fire-Rescue Charges Into Fire Prevention Week With Safety Education and Community Events The theme for Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™), October 4–10, 2026, is “Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.”
Alachua Chronicle
Published 20 hours agoMatheson History Museum hosts graphic novelist Andre Frattino on Oct. 1
The Matheson History Museum welcomes historical graphic novelist Andre R. Frattino to the Museum to discuss the experience of researching and writing WE ARE PAN. The program is at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, and is free with registration.
Alachua Chronicle
Published 20 hours agoVictim Services highlights 24-hour sexual assault helpline and prevention tips
The Alachua County Victim Services & Rape Crisis Center is reminding the community that free and confidential support for victims and survivors of sexual violence is available 24 hours a day, particularly as campus activities are in full swing.
Alachua Chronicle
Published 17 hours agoJim Douglas Sales & Service celebrates 100 years of family, friends, and community on Oct. 3
Jim Douglas Sales & Service will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Oct. 3 by hosting a community celebration open to customers, friends, family, neighbors, and everyone who has been part of the shop's story.
Palatka Daily News
Published September 29Prep roundup: Rams rally in final two sets to stop Blue Wave
The Interlachen Junior-Senior High School volleyball team came from behind to win the fourth and fifth sets and take down visiting Gainesville P.K. Yonge Monday night, 25-21, 21-25, 10-25, 25-22, 15-12. Leading the Rams in the victory over the Blue Wave were Camryn Link with 11…
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 28Winn-Dixie’s new Alachua store will open on Saturday, Oct. 3
Winn-Dixie will open a new store in Alachua on Saturday, Oct. 3. The first 100 customers in line when the doors open at 8 a.m. will receive a Winn-Dixie mystery gift card valued between $10 and $100, and prizes will be raffled each hour.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 28GRU reduces fuel adjustment charges
GRU is reducing its electric fuel adjustment from 50 to 45 mills and its purchased gas adjustment from 35 to 32 cents per therm beginning Tuesday, Sept. 29. GRU is reducing its electric fuel adjustment from 50 to 45 mills and its purchased gas adjustment from 35 to 32 cents per…
Alachua Chronicle
Published 3 hours agoJail Booking Log, September 29
Jail booking log for September 29, 2026
Alachua Chronicle
Published 17 hours ago15-year-old on probation charged as an adult with burglary and battery by strangulation
Ja'quel Leroy Richardson, 15, of Waldo, has been charged as an adult after allegedly choking a woman and pushing his way into her apartment.
Alachua Chronicle
Published 17 hours agoGovernor DeSantis highlights more than $20 billion investment to widen Florida’s Turnpike and improve service plazas
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced nearly $8.5 million for new food concepts, amenities, and customer services at Turnpike service plazas