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Teen accused in ISIS bomb case booked as adult
Police, fire and courtsA 15-year-old accused of trying to make bombs for ISIS was charged as an adult and booked into the Alachua County Jail.
Alachua County Florida DeskNov 8, 2026
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Alachua County approves park zoning changes
Community and eventsThe changes will allow more recreational activities at a planned community park in Alachua County.
Alachua County Florida DeskNov 6, 2026
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Ethics commission finds probable cause over Patton disclosures
Around townThe Florida Commission on Ethics found probable cause involving Kamela Patton’s financial disclosures.
Alachua County Florida DeskOct 31, 2026
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Alachua Commission hires ACAR director, reviews provider rules
Local governmentThe commission hired a new ACAR director and is examining possible regulation of a healthcare provider described as problematic.
Alachua County Florida DeskOct 29, 2026
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Alachua County to seek new jail health care provider
Police, fire and courtsAlachua County is moving toward finding a new company or organization to provide health care at the county jail.
Alachua County Florida DeskOct 28, 2026
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Everlee property off Archer Road rezoned for 2,500 units
Around townThe Everlee property near Archer Road has been rezoned for a development planned to include 2,500 housing units.
Alachua County Florida DeskOct 28, 2026
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Alachua schools face enrollment drop and failing schools
SchoolsAlachua County Public Schools is confronting a steep enrollment decline while facing concerns about schools that are failing.
Alachua County Florida DeskOct 27, 2026
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UF Forum Focuses on Local Priorities and Amendment 3
Around townA University of Florida candidate forum centered on local priorities and discussion of Amendment 3.
Alachua County Florida DeskOct 26, 2026
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Alachua County approves borrowing for $144 million in road work
Roads and transitThe Alachua County Commission authorized staff to borrow funds for additional road work planned for fiscal year 2027.
Alachua County Florida DeskOct 16, 2026
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Alachua County adds road funds, amends firearm rules
Local governmentThe Alachua County Commission added to its road repair budget and amended county firearm regulations.
Alachua County Florida DeskOct 14, 2026
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DeSantis declares emergency ahead of Tropical Depression Nine
Around townGov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency as Tropical Depression Nine approached.
Alachua County Florida DeskOct 10, 2026
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Library district marks 40 years as funding questions continue
Community and eventsThe Alachua County Library District is celebrating four decades of service while questions about its future funding remain part of the public discussion.
Alachua County Florida DeskOct 10, 2026
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Newberry Adopts $47.9 Million Budget Amid Water Investigation
Police, fire and courtsNewberry adopted a budget while an investigation into water issues remains ongoing.
Alachua County Florida DeskOct 6, 2026
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Florida Eyes Empty Buildings for Homeless Family Housing
Housing and developmentEmpty schools and unused offices are being considered as possible housing sites for Florida families experiencing homelessness.
Alachua County Florida DeskOct 6, 2026
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Water restrictions remain as Alachua County stays in drought
Around townWater-use limits remain in place while Alachua County continues to be classified as experiencing moderate drought.
Alachua County Florida DeskOct 4, 2026
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Tara Forest developer sues Alachua for up to $10 million
Housing and developmentThe developer behind Tara Forest has filed a lawsuit against Alachua seeking damages of as much as.
Alachua County Florida DeskOct 2, 2026
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DOH-Alachua Issues Mosquito-Borne Illness Alert
Around townAlachua County has announced a mosquito-borne illness alert through DOH-Alachua.
Alachua County Florida DeskSep 25, 2026
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Gainesville commission shifts UF parents’ comments, ends recordings
Local governmentGainesville commissioners moved UF parents’ recorded comments to the end of the meeting and voted to end recorded comments.
Alachua County Florida DeskSep 22, 2026