In Alachua County, stunning by law enforcement happens nearly on a weekly basis. Many experts said they are concerned about the health effects of stun guns and how their use by law enforcement can damage residents’ perspectives of police officers.
Officers from the Gainesville Police Department arrested Nathan Lewis, 20, on Thursday after a tip was first received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children on May 31.
Bragg approached the woman as she was waiting for the bus, and after the woman told him not to touch her, Bragg “began acting erratic,” according to the arrest report.
The ACSB unanimously voted to hire Kamela Patton as the interim superintendent at a special meeting Nov. 4. Patton served as superintendent of Collier County Public Schools from 2011 to 2023.
Nelson Moya was inducted on Sept. 13 as the Gainesville Police Department's newest chief of police. His goals for the department include increased community engagement and preventing gun violence.
Commissioner elect James Ingle won the 2024 race for Commissioner At-large, Seat A against Fareed Johnson. Ingle ran for City Commission District 2 in 2022, but lost to Ed Book by about 300 votes. Ingle will take current City Commissioner-At large, Reina Sacco’s seat.
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.
The Alachua County Sheriff's race is too close to call.
Alford’s policy promises involve improving county roads and infrastructures, environmental policies and affordable housing.
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.
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.
With his victory, Brannan will enter his final term as a state representative. He said he will continue to prioritize serving District 10 and bring state dollars into the rural counties in his district.
Republican candidate Stan McClain won the Florida State Senate District 9 seat after earning a majority in Levy County and his home county, Marion.
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.
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.
As of Tuesday at 1 p.m., over 16,000 Alachua County residents have voted on Election Day. The county has seen about 76% voter turnout, or 123,630 ballots cast, according to the county’s turnout tracker.
Over half of women included in a USA TODAY elections poll staunchly support Kamala Harris, while the same proportion of men support Donald Trump. Voters and political experts discuss whether the political gender divide appears among Alachua County voters.
On the last day of early voting, the Alachua County cultural organizations hosted Souls to the Polls — a historic community tradition meant to educate Black voters on local and national candidates.
A medida que el sol desaparecía el 1 de noviembre, la comunidad de Gainesville cobró vida con los coloridos sonidos y vistas de El Día de Los Muertos. Esta festividad mexicana tradicional, observada el 1 y 2 de noviembre, honra a los seres queridos fallecidos a través de altares vibrantes, ofrendas y otras celebraciones culturales.
Gainesville communities celebrated El Día de Los Muertos despite being miles away from home.
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