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Glenn Terry leads a drum line at a "No Kings" protest on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

Protesters gather for second No Kings Day in Gainesville

By Juliana DeFilippo | Oct. 19

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Students received backpacks and safety resources at the Stop the Violence Back to School event.

Florida Board of Education approves Newberry charter conversion

By Logan McBride | Sep. 24

A GRACE Marketplace moving truck is parked at GRACE Marketplace in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023.

Gainesville’s Cold Night Shelter Program opens as temperatures drop

By Alexa Ryan | Nov. 10

A sign in front of the Alachua County Public Schools district office building is seen Sunday, June 6, 2021.

Teachers to receive 4% raise under ACPS salary agreement

By Alexa Ryan | Oct. 23

A car lies on its side after colliding with another car and flipping outside Wild Pie on NW 13th Street on Feb. 6, 2025 in Gainesville, Fla.

Car flips outside Wild Pie on NW 3rd Ave and NW 13th Street

By Garrett Shanley | Feb. 6

Installation of the new charging stations is expected to begin in late 2027.

Gainesville receives $11 million grant for electric vehicle charging stations

By Daniel Bednar | Jan. 14

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District 1 encompasses the incumbent democratic candidate, Mary Alford, up against republican candidate Lizabeth Ann Doebler. District 3 has incumbent democratic candidate Anna Prizzia against republican candidate Jenn Garrett.

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County Commissioner Anna Prizzia reclaims her seat

By Avery Parker | Nov. 5, 2024

Democratic candidate Anna Prizzia has secured a second term on the Alachua County Commission, District 3, after running once again on issues related to environmental protection, social justice and local business development.

Incumbent republican candidate Emery Gainey faces democratic candidate Chad Scott and candidate Pamela Marshall-Koons, who is running without party affiliation.

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Alachua County Sheriff’s race too close to call

By Vivienne Serret | Nov. 5, 2024

The Alachua County Sheriff's race is too close to call.

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Democrat Mary Alford reclaims District 1 seat

By Sara-James Ranta and Julia Levi | Nov. 5, 2024

Alford’s policy promises involve improving county roads and infrastructures, environmental policies and affordable housing.

Incumbent democratic candidate Kim Barton faces republican candidate Judith Jensen.

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Democrat Kim Barton sweeps Supervisor of Elections race in decisive victory

By Natalie Kaufman | Nov. 5, 2024

Democratic incumbent Kim Barton retained her seat as Alachua County Supervisor of Elections in a landslide victory against Republican challenger Judith Jensen Tuesday evening. She won by more than 32,000 votes.

Harold Saive, 75, holds up a protest sign while Jason Davis, 46, stands behind him noon Thursday along University Avenue outside of City Hall. Saive said he believes that most people support the cause but are too timid to protest in person. “For every person who shows up here there’s a thousand behind them who agree,” Saive said.

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GRU ownership, at-large county commission referendums pass

By Bailey Diem | Nov. 5, 2024

Aside from electing local and national representatives, Alachua County voters also decided on several local ballot referendums and amendments. They’re amendments to city and county rules, known as charters.

Stan McClain and Sylvain Doré ran for Florida Senate District 9.

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Republican Stan McClain wins Florida Senate District 9 seat

By Zoey Thomas | Nov. 5, 2024

Republican candidate Stan McClain won the Florida State Senate District 9 seat after earning a majority in Levy County and his home county, Marion.

Republican Chad Johnson won Florida House Seat District 22 in his first election cycle during 2024.

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Republican Chad Johnson wins Florida House Seat District 22

By Kairi Lowery | Nov. 5, 2024

As an Alachua native and previous Levy County Commissioner of six years, Johnson has ties to all three counties part of District 22 — Alachua, Gilchrist and Levy County.

Kat Cammack, House of Representatives District 3 candidate, addresses a crowd of nearly 200 supporters during her watch party Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. She won her next election, sans watch party, in Nov. 5, 2024.

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Republican Rep. Kat Cammack reclaims Congressional District 3 seat

By Rylan DiGiacomo-Rapp | Nov. 5, 2024

With a history of outspoken support for expanded gun rights, abortion bans and securing the Southern border, Cammack — a self proclaimed “conservative with grit” — is expected to maintain a similar course during her third congressional term.