Alachua County kicked off its 200th birthday festivities Jan. 11 with an event titled “Discover 200 – A Bicentennial Celebration.”
Magistrate judge Midori A. Lowry ruled Monday that the government provided probable cause a Gainesville man had committed an act of cyberstalking. Forrest Kendall Pemberton was arrested by the FBI on federal stalking charges Dec. 28 for allegedly plotting an attack on a major pro-Israel organization in Plantation, Florida.
The City of Gainesville swore in new and returning commissioners in a ceremony Monday. Both Desmon Duncan-Walker and Cynthia Moore Chestnut were reelected to the commission for four additional years, while James Ingle was elected for his first term.
A Gainesville resident was arrested by the FBI on federal stalking charges Dec. 28 for allegedly plotting an attack on a major pro-Israel organization in Plantation, Florida. The man's detention hearing is scheduled to take place Monday in Gainesville.
Several small fires were reportedly set in the Satchel’s Pizza van Sunday. A shift transition delayed the assignment of an investigator to the case, which led to a lapse in communication.
Alachua County Public Schools’ District 5 board member Kay Abbitt resigned Tuesday. Abbitt resigned due to a conflict of interest as she also serves as the unpaid interim director of Boulware Springs Charter School.
The Alachua County School Board introduced new board policies to align with state law at a meeting Tuesday night. The introduced board policies change the way instructional, library or reading materials are challenged within ACPS.
With 14 stores in Gainesville alone, Publix dominates the local grocery store scene.
Theft has posed a threat to individuals who rely on bicycles and e-scooters as a way to travel across Gainesville.
The Alachua County School Board unanimously passed a series of amendments to administrative job descriptions and kept four books on shelves.
After 25 years, one of Gainesville's Winn-Dixie locations is being converted to an Aldi as part of its plan to acquire 800 new stores by 2028.
A November referendum's passing converted the Alachua County Commission back to an at-large structure.
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office received a tip Oct. 2 that Flores threatened to commit a mass shooting via Instagram direct messages. According to the arrest report, he later used the platform to exchange sexually explicit material with a minor.
While confusing, the letter was required to be sent by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, with its purpose being to inform residents of GRU’s upcoming plans to eliminate any lead water service lines in Gainesville by 2034.
This ordinance comes as a result of HB 1365, a bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that prohibits counties and municipalities from allowing camping or sleeping on public property without proper certification.
The program provides overnight housing when temperatures drop below 45 degrees. It typically runs Nov. 1 to March 31, with services designed to help those experiencing homelessness, but available to all community members.
Between 8% and 71% of people living with dementia experience acute anxiety, and a small but growing number of them have turned to cannabis to take the edge off.
Gainesville resident Leanetta McNealy was sworn in for another four-year term leading District 4. In her speech, she said her main focuses are increasing employee salaries, increasing career technologies and to continue “putting children first.”
On Election Day, Gainesville residents had a choice to give Gainesville Regional Utilities power back to the Gainesville City Commission or leave it with the governor-appointed authority board. The referendum passed with 72%, with residents voting to give power back to the city.
Florida's Amendment 4, meant to protect access to abortion, narrowly missed the state's required 60% majority to pass. While some disagreed with the legality of the amendment, some “Yes on 4” voters are hoping the result is appealed.
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