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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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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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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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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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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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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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Alachua officials warn Amendment 3 could cut local budgets
Around townAlachua elected officials are warning that Amendment 3 could sharply reduce the money available for local government services.
Alachua County Florida DeskSep 18, 2026
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UF program brings free flu vaccines to county schools
HealthThe University of Florida’s Control Flu Program is bringing free flu vaccines to schools in Alachua County.
Alachua County Florida DeskSep 18, 2026
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Lake City woman arrested in Alachua County DUI homicide case
Police, fire and courtsA 30-year-old Lake City woman was arrested after a fatal accident in Alachua County, in a case identified as DUI homicide.
Alachua County Florida DeskSep 18, 2026
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Alachua commission leaves data center discussion unresolved
Local governmentThe Alachua City Commission did not complete action on a data center discussion after the mayor abruptly ended a motion.
Alachua County Florida DeskSep 15, 2026
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Alachua commission advances FY2027 budget on first reading
Police, fire and courtsThe Alachua County Commission approved the FY2027 budget on first reading and discussed ways to reduce the jail population.
Alachua County Florida DeskSep 10, 2026