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Gainesville woman charged with pointing gun at man
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (388+ words) GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Courtney Rae McGowan, 31, was arrested yesterday for allegedly battering her husband in August and then pointing a gun at him during the following week. The victim said he stood up and moved to the other side of a…...
Alachua County Commission passes FY2027 budget on first reading, discusses reducing jail population
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (446+ words) GAINESVILLE, Fla. – At the September 8 meeting, the Alachua County Commission established their property tax rates and assessments for FY2027 and adopted a tentative budget; they also discussed reducing the jail population during Member Comment. 90-day extension for animal shelter property negotiationsDuring…...
Gainesville woman arrested for failing to treat children's skin conditions while on probation for the same charges
4+ day, 50+ min ago (436+ words) GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Latasha Cheree Neal, 36, was arrested yesterday and charged with two counts of child neglect with great bodily harm for allegedly failing to provide medical treatment for her children’s skin conditions; she was sentenced to four years of probation…...
Alachua County Commission discusses homelessness, conveys 13 acres to Hutchinson Foundation for Legacy project
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (827+ words) A second article will cover the rest of the meeting and the budget. Purchase of condominium in the Chamber of Commerce buildingAs part of their unanimous approval of the consent agenda, Commissioners approved the purchase of a 7,284-square-foot office condominium…...
Gainesville man arrested for battery after allegedly propositioning lawncare worker
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (149+ words) GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Miguel Angel Rodriguez-Morgado, 57, was arrested yesterday after allegedly touching a lawncare worker’s genitals and propositioning him. At about 4:46 p.m. on September 7, an Alachua County Sheriff’s Deputy responded to Rodriguez-Morgado’s home, where the victim said he had been…...
Dance Alive's annual Great Halloween Costume Sale to be held on Sept. 12
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (72+ words) Press release from Dance Alive National Ballet GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Dance Alive National Ballet is pleased to present its 27th annual GREAT HALLOWEEN COSTUME SALE! WHAT: Great Halloween Costume Sale! WHEN: Saturday, September 12, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. WHERE: Pofahl Studios, 1325 NW 2nd Street, Gainesville,…...
Woman arrested for hitting and threatening to stab boyfriend
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (208+ words) GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Stephanie Yuliana Cabrera, 35, was arrested last night for allegedly hitting and threatening to stab her boyfriend. At about 9:38 p.m. on September 6, Gainesville Police Department officers responded to the 3500 block of SW 28th Terrace, where the victim said Cabrera had…...
Man arrested for threatening to stab fast food employee, two days after release from prison for similar incident in Citrus County
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (191+ words) GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Steven Meric Gunkle, 36, was arrested last night after allegedly displaying a large knife during an argument with a fast food employee in a drive-through; he was just released from prison on September 4 after serving a five-year sentence for…...
September 8 Alachua County Commission Regular Meeting
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (75+ words) Press release from Alachua County GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Alachua County Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. The meeting begins at 11:30 a.m. in the Jack Durrance Auditorium on the second floor of the Alachua County Administration Building (12 SE…...
Upcoming meetings for the City of Gainesville
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (125+ words) Alachua Chronicle GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Meeting notices for the City of Gainesville, including agendas and details on how to watch or attend, can be found here. IMPORTANT - email address verification is now required! All email addresses will now be verified, and…...