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Alachua Chronicle

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Alachua County Veteran Services Director Olajuwon White receives 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award

The Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce has recognized Olajuwon White, director of the Alachua County Veteran Services Office, with its 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award The post Alachua County Veteran Services Director Olajuwon White receives 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 7d

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Alachua and Gilchrist county firefighters hold fundraiser for retired colleague

Event raises money for Mitchell Phillman’s cancer treatment and care.

Alachua, FL · 7d
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Halloween fun takes over Palatka for busy weekend

Downtown trick-or-treating, a zombie walk through Ravine Gardens and Halloween festivities along the riverfront will give Palatka families plenty to do this weekend without leaving town. With Halloween falling on Saturday, the celebration begins Friday afternoon with Boo on the Avenue and continues through a weekend of costumes, candy and...

Palatka, FL · 7d

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Marion County reported as location of most truck crashes along I-75 in Florida in 2025

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – A new report finds that more crashes involving large trucks on Interstate 75 happened in Marion County than any other county in Florida last year. Miami-based law firm The G Law Group analyzed a wealth of data from the Florida Motor Carrier Safety Administration...

Marion County, FL · 8d
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Alachua County schools superintendent under state Ethics Commission investigation

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent Kamela Patton is being investigated by the Florida Commission on Ethics. In a release Wednesday, commissioners said they found probable cause to examine whether Patton failed to file forms related to all of her sources of income. Patton’s resume indicates...

Alachua County, FL · 9d

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David Jolly rallies Gainesville voters

About 150 supporters of Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly gathered Wednesday to welcome him to Gainesville days before Florida’s general elections on Tuesday. His message was clear: Vote, and bring your neighbor with you. Joining Jolly on his visit to the Gainesville Woman’s Club as part of his statewide...

Gainesville, FL · 8d

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More than 42 million Americans have cast early midterm ballots

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - More than 42 million Americans have cast midterm ballots, and interesting demographic data shows who is voting. According to the University of Florida Election Lab, early midterm turnout is similar to the 2018 “blue wave.” The lab said enthusiasm appears to be on the Democrats’ side.

Gainesville, FL · 7d

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Early voting trends to watch in North Central Florida

Early voting for the midterm elections is underway in Florida. Thirty-five counties began early voting Oct. 19 and the remaining 32 began last Saturday. Before heading to the polls to cast a ballot, it’s important to be prepared, said Alena Lawson Bennett, a Newberry voter education ambassador for the League of Women Voters.

Florida · 8d

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Trio of Halloween events planned in Putnam

Those who take a stroll on St. Johns Avenue in Palatka on Oct. 30 may catch sight of a number of superheroes ready to do battle with dinosaurs, bats, monsters and skeletons. In fact, chances are good that princesses, Buddy the Unicorn, Disco Scooby Doo and Lily Lovebraids from “Poppy Playtime” will be spotted, too.

Palatka, FL · 9d

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Florida, Georgia Fans Hate Classic Rivalry Game's New Nickname

Florida and Georgia fans came together to push back on the schools' new nickname for their annual football rivalry.

Gainesville, FL · 10d

WCJB

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Major 155-acre commercial development planned for Chiefland

Some details are starting to emerge about a major commercial development coming to Chiefland.

Chiefland, FL · 10d

WCJB

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Prep work begins for next phase of Cabot/Koppers Superfund cleanup in Gainesville

Work is starting on the next phase of cleanup at the Cabot/Koppers Superfund site in Gainesville. According to Alachua County, this week marks the start of prep work.

Gainesville, FL · 7d

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Three candidates compete for open Levy County Commission District 2 seat

LEVY COUNTY, Fla. (WCJB) - Three candidates are competing for an open seat on the Levy County Commission, with voters preparing to decide who will help shape the county’s future. Democrat Lincoln Cannon, Ecology Party of Florida candidate Emily Casey and Republican Matt Lemery are running for the District...

Levy County, FL · 8d

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Parents, Residents invited to weigh in on Marion County math materials

Community members can review and provide feedback on Marion County K-12 math materials during the Nov. 2 public session.

Marion County, FL · 8d

Alachua Chronicle

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Gainesville City Commission discusses bill eliminating utility surcharges outside city limits

During Commission Comment at the October 22 General Policy Committee meeting, the Gainesville City Commission discussed a bill that will require GRU to eliminate water and wastewater surcharges for customers outside the city limits by July 1, 2027. The post Gainesville City Commission discusses bill eliminating utility surcharges outside city limits appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 10d

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Alachua County targets jail health contract after misconduct claims

A University of Florida associate professor and several community members have alerted the Alachua County Commission to potential misconduct by the county's jail health care provider in its treatment of patients. With Commissioner Charles "Chuck" Chestnut IV absent from the vote, the commission voted 4-0 for Commissioner Anna Prizzia's motion to ask Sheriff Chad Scott to exercise a 30-day option to get out of the county's contract with Universal Comprehensive Healthcare Services LLC, or UCHS, and to find a new health care provider for testing and treatment of HIV, hepatitis C and other services UCHS is providing at the jail. Additionally, the motion would send a chair letter to the state attorney, medical board, Office of Insurance Regulation, Department of Health, Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, Inspector General and the Department of Health and Human Services regarding the mounting claims of potential misconduct toward its patients. Before the Oct. 27 meeting, Commissioner Mary Alford shared on social media an email she received Oct. 26 from Grant Harrell., a UF associate professor and medical director of the UF Mobile Outreach Clinic, who said the county's jail health care provider had committed a "great disservice to our community and, especially, our

Alachua County, FL · 10d

Alachua Chronicle

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Business coalition asks County to improve roads near distribution centers

Today, a coalition of businesses located in the NW 173rd Street/Peggy Road freight corridor asked the Alachua County Commission to improve the roads near the Sysco and Walmart distribution centers. The post Business coalition asks County to improve roads near distribution centers appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 10d

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VIDEO: Demolition of bridge over I-75 clears way for new structure

The Florida Department of Transportation has released a new video showcasing the rapid progress crews have made in demolishing the SW 66th Street bridge over Interstate 75 as part of an ongoing project to construct a taller, safer overpass. According to an update from the state, crews have worked primarily...

Sumter County, FL · 11d

Alachua Chronicle

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Alachua County Commission hires new ACAR Director, looks for ways to regulate “problematic” healthcare provider

At the October 27 meeting, the Alachua County Commission confirmed Meredith McLean as the new Animal Resources & Care Director and asked the Sheriff to end an agreement with a healthcare provider after hearing concerns from people who work with homeless individuals. The post Alachua County Commission hires new ACAR Director, looks for ways to regulate “problematic” healthcare provider appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 9d

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BJ’s Wholesale Club officially opens new location in Ocala

BJ’s Wholesale Club officially opened the doors to its first Ocala warehouse on Friday, welcoming shoppers to Marion County’s second membership-based wholesale club. Located at 7351 SW 60th Avenue within the Winding Oaks development near State Road 200, the new location features a full grocery department with fresh produce, meats, a bakery, and a deli, alongside general merchandise, household essentials, and consumer electronics.

Ocala, FL · 13d