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Alachua County has announced a mosquito-borne illness alert through DOH-Alachua.

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Gainesville commissioners moved UF parents’ recorded comments to the end of the meeting and voted to end recorded comments.

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The Alachua County School Board approved its budget and a millage increase for the 2026-27 school year.

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Alachua elected officials are warning that Amendment 3 could sharply reduce the money available for local government services.

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The University of Florida’s Control Flu Program is bringing free flu vaccines to schools in Alachua County.

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A 30-year-old Lake City woman was arrested after a fatal accident in Alachua County, in a case identified as DUI homicide.

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The Alachua City Commission did not complete action on a data center discussion after the mayor abruptly ended a motion.

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The Alachua County Commission approved the FY2027 budget on first reading and discussed ways to reduce the jail population.