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Live updates: Alachua County voters head to the polls for midterm

Alachua County residents lined up at the polls Tuesday for the midterm election to vote for local, state and federal politicians. From school board to governor positions, Gainesville ballots featured 15 different races. There are 64 polling locations open across Alachua County, and all are open from 7 a.m. to...

Alachua County, FL · 3d
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More than 91,000 votes cast in Marion County as early voting concludes

More than a third of registered voters in Marion County have already cast their ballots ahead of Tuesday’s general election, as early voting concluded over the weekend. Approximately 91,586 of the county’s 271,268 active eligible voters have participated so far, driving overall turnout to 33.76% before Election Day polls open on Tuesday.

Marion County, FL · 4d
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Miller wins Alachua County School Board seat, defeats incumbent Plavac

Alachua County voters picked Hunter Miller to be their new school board member for District 1. Miller faced incumbent Janine Plavac. Both ran for this seat for the second time in a row, the last time being in August. This was a runoff — needed after neither candidate won a...

Alachua County, FL · 3d
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Rain limits turnout at Gainesville vigil honoring deaths linked to immigration enforcement

Despite rainy weather and a smaller turnout than organizers had hoped for, a few demonstrators gathered at Albert Ray Massey Park Sunday to honor people who have died in federal immigration custody or during encounters with immigration agents.

Gainesville, FL · 5d
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3rd grade teacher in Gainesville awarded $500

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Gina Rivera teaches third grade at Talbot Elementary in Gainesville. “I love to be around positive young energy all day,” Rivera has been teaching for 17 years, 13 of those at Talbot and the others in High Springs. “I’m a part of the community. I’ve...

Gainesville, FL · 4d

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Where is this mystery 300-acre site where a horse racetrack may be built?

There have been baby steps so far. But the people hoping to build a horse racetrack here believe those tiny steps one day will combine to move Marion County a huge way forward in terms of economic power, visibility and popularity. The latest step came on Oct. 28, when the...

Ocala, FL · 9d

WCJB

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Democrat Amy Trask defeats Republican incumbent Chad Johnson in House District 22

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — Democrat Amy Trask defeated Republican incumbent Chad Johnson in the State House District 22 race and will represent the district in Tallahassee. The district covers Gilchrist and Levy counties and part of Alachua County. The race came down to a narrow margin, with Trask unseating Johnson, who was seeking another term.

Alachua County, FL · 2d

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Inauguration details released for UF president Dr. Stuart Bell

The University of Florida is set to hold an inauguration ceremony for its next president this fall.

Gainesville, FL · 3d

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Non-profit plans new veterinary center to combat Marion pet overpopulation

Voices of Change Animal League (VOCAL) has filed plans with Marion County to expand its operations by constructing two new buildings totaling nearly 8,700 square feet at its southwest Ocala property. The conceptual plan, dubbed the “VOCAL Expansion,” is scheduled for review by the Marion County Development Review Committee on...

Ocala, FL · 6d

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Where is this mystery 300-acre site where a horse racetrack may be built?

There have been baby steps so far. But the people hoping to build a horse racetrack here believe those tiny steps one day will combine to move Marion County a huge way forward in terms of economic power, visibility and popularity. The latest step came on Oct. 28, when the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners Association (FTBOA) and Gilligan Racing LLC, its exclusive racetrack development partner, announced they have secured control of more than 300 acres on which to build a horse racetrack in Marion. They haven't said where the land is located – yet. They say only that the location will be announced "in the near future." Still, "the site marks a key advancement" in the effort "to bring a premier racing and entertainment destination to Ocala," a news release says. "The property was selected for its size, topography and accessibility," the release says. "Preliminary plans call for championship-caliber dirt and turf courses, modern grandstand and hospitality facilities, and dining, entertainment and event venues designed to operate year-round." Attorney John Morgan, founder of the Morgan & Morgan law firm, is a partner in Gilligan Racing. So is Philip Levine, former mayor of Miami Beach and a cruise industry entrepreneur.

Marion County, FL · 9d

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A Florida medical-equipment company owner has been convicted of billing Medicare 8.6 million dollars for back and knee braces patients never requested and no doctor had examined.

A federal jury in Florida has convicted a Gainesville businesswoman of billing Medicare more than 8.6 million dollars for back […]

Gainesville, FL · 7d

Ocala Star Banner

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Watch outgoing County Commissioners Kathy Bryant and Carl Zalak reflect

Marion County, FL · 3d

WCJB

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Gainesville organizations encourage early voting

Live gospel music, free food and family-friendly activities brought community members together in Gainesville Sunday as local organizations encouraged residents to participate in the 2026 general election.

Gainesville, FL · 4d

Ocala Star Banner

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8 Marion County restaurants cited for high-priority violation

You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name . Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Marion County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Marion County, Florida, for the week of Oct. 19-25, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Marion County restaurant inspection site . Which Marion County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their Oct. 19-25 inspections and no violations were found. 484 New York Pizza

Marion County, FL · 10d

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Pothole Repair Update Oct. 26 - Nov. 1

​Alachua County is providing its weekly update on pothole repairs and roadway resurfacing throughout the county. Public Works crews continue to use reports submitted through the online Pothole Portal​ to identify areas needing repairs and prioritize work. Since the previous update, during the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1, Public...

Alachua, FL · 4d

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The Alligator’s governor voter guide

For the first time in eight years, Gov. Ron DeSantis is not on the ballot for governor. Now, the big question is who will replace him, with a tight race less than a week before election day. David Jolly, the Democratic candidate, and Byron Donalds, the Republican candidate, are within...

Florida · 7d

The Gainesville Sun

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ACPS interim superintendent faces ethics complaint over disclosures

The Florida Commission on Ethics has found probable cause that Alachua County Public Schools interim Superintendent Kamela Patton failed to timely file a required financial disclosure and did not properly disclose her interest in a limited liability company on two disclosure forms. During its Oct. 23 meeting, the commission found probable cause on allegations involving Patton’s 2023 Form 1 Statement of Financial Interests and her disclosure of Patton Solutions LLC on her 2023 and 2024 forms. The finding is not a final determination that Patton violated state ethics law. The case could proceed to an evidentiary hearing or potentially be resolved through a settlement before returning to the commission for final action. Patton has disputed the allegations, stating in the report that she was not properly notified of the requirement to file her 2023 disclosure and did not believe her financial interest in Patton Solutions met reporting requirements. The complaint was filed in June by Alachua County School Board member Janine Plavac after after reviewing Patton's financial disclosure forms. She later received an email from a citizen expressing similar concerns about Patton’s financial disclosures. "I am following the ongoing ethics investigation regarding Superintendent Patton," Plavac wrote in an Oct. 29

Alachua County, FL · 7d

WCJB

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Health department issues rabies alert in Marion County due to infected raccoon

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - A rabies advisory was issued in Marion County after an infected raccoon was found. Florida Department of Health officials say the raccoon was killed in the Sparr area of Marion County off 22nd Terrace on Oct. 23. Officials say rabies may be present in the wild...

Marion County, FL · 7d

Alachua Chronicle

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Alachua County and Santa Fe College to hold NW 83rd Street project kickoff event on Nov. 5

Alachua County and Santa Fe College invite the public to the kickoff of the NW 83rd Street project on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 10 a.m. The post Alachua County and Santa Fe College to hold NW 83rd Street project kickoff event on Nov. 5 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 7d

Alachua Chronicle

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Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints three to the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Douglas Beck and Clark Futch and the reappointment of Eric Lawson to the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority. The post Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints three to the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 7d