News DeSantis names 21 appointments to Judicial Nominating Commissions Staff Reports Mar 31, 2025Four selected from Eighth Judicial Circuit and three from Third Judicial Circuit.
News State attorney ends investigation into former ACSO administration Seth Johnson Mar 26, 2025DeSantis assigned the case in 2024.
Crime Convicted murderer who killed UF student Christian Aguilar in 2012 dies in prison C.J. Gish Mar 14, 2025Pedro Bravo was set to return to Alachua County to face additional charges.
Government + Politics Alachua County leaders make requests for Florida legislative session Seth Johnson Jan 9, 2025Requests include aid with inflation, wastewater, general funding.
Government + Politics Alachua County officers sworn into office to start new terms Seth Johnson Jan 7, 2025Incumbents swept elections, sheriff is only newcomer.
Government + Politics Alachua County representatives to meet at Santa Fe College Seth Johnson Dec 26, 2024Local officials, citizens to speak before 2025 session.
Elections Scott narrowly wins Alachua County sheriff’s race, recount expected Glory Reitz Nov 6, 2024Kramer, Barton keep their places as state attorney, supervisor of elections.
Elections Gainesville voters denounce political animosity as they head to polls Seth Johnson Nov 5, 2024Locals cite Amendment 4, GRU as top issues in ‘rough’ political season.
News Gainey rejoins Four Corners Agreement with Bradford, Clay, Putnam sheriffs Seth Johnson Oct 22, 2024Agreement outlines enforcement in Melrose.
Government + Politics Meet the Candidates: 8th Judicial Circuit State Attorney Glory Reitz Oct 10, 2024Incumbent Brian Kramer will face Yvens Pierre-Antoine for office.
News Alachua County sheriff clarifies FDLE investigation C.J. Gish Jun 12, 2024Gainey points to investigation involving prior sheriff’s administration.
Government + Politics Gainesville, law enforcement unveil gun violence responses Seth Johnson May 3, 2024City launches overarching initiative to coordinate response.
Business Peaceful Paths marks 50 years of community service Glory Reitz Mar 22, 2024Art exhibit to be on display April 5-May 5.
News Alachua 4K gang members receive federal sentences Staff Reports Feb 26, 2024Last 12 defendants sentenced for drug trafficking, firearm charges.
Crime Grand jury indicts man for 2010 Gainesville murder of Buchholz student Seth Johnson Feb 5, 2024Defendant already serving a life sentence.
Government + Politics Alachua County votes to create medical examiner’s office apart from UF Seth Johnson Dec 12, 2023Decision comes while facing time pressure and without set plan.
News State attorney: Lawmakers must act on starting salaries J.C. Derrick Oct 30, 2023Kramer calls for 50% increase in assistant state attorney minimum.
Government + Politics Local officials bring projects, concerns to state representatives Seth Johnson Oct 25, 2023Annual legislative delegation meeting held at Santa Fe College.
News Gainesville man sentenced to 45 years for rape Staff Reports Jun 10, 2023Man lured 15-year-old to local motel.
Crime Multiple Gilchrist, Alachua county criminals convicted Staff Reports Jun 9, 2023Eighth Judicial Circuit judges sentence five.
Government + Politics State funds headed to Alachua County, North Florida Seth Johnson May 19, 2023Appropriations awaiting governor approval.
News Local felon voting program defies expected turnout Seth Johnson Apr 18, 2023After a year, office sees less than 30 applications.
Featured Local leaders ask Tallahassee for water, workers Seth Johnson Jan 10, 2023Alachua County delegation meeting convened Tuesday.
Local News State drops charges against Drotos, Ryals J.C. Derrick Nov 1, 2022Real estate agents cleared, but lawsuits remain.