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The 34th Street Wall has become a landmark in Gainesville, but its history remains somewhat of a mystery.
Read More »Citizens’ Monument: 34th Street Wall Showcases History Of Gainesville
Alachua County Sheriff-Commission Budget Oversight Dispute Hashed Out In Courtroom
Once the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office receives its budget appropriations from county commissioners each year, should they be able to control how she spends that money?
Read More »County, Sheriff To Argue In One-Day Trial In Hopes Of Settling Budget Controversy
The issue has come to a head after years of squabbling between elected officials.
Read More »Alachua County, Gainesville Leaders Discuss Controversy Over Gainesville Traffic Stop
Alachua County commission and Gainesville city commission discussed an incident that happened Wednesday morning with an 18-year-old driver.
Read More »Alachua County Commissioners Put Off Decision About Renewing Jail Contract With Sheriff’s Office
The commissioners agreed to hold off on deciding until the deadline approaches and they are more informed on what the budget looks like.
Read More »Negotiations Pave Way For Improvements In Alachua County Jail
Friday marked the deadline for citizens and officials to submit comments and concerns regarding operations and management of the Alachua County Jail. The county received only three letters.
Read More »“Gold Family Campus” Offering Second Chances For Veterans, Rescue Dogs
K9s for Warriors, a non-profit group based near Jacksonville, opened a facility in Alachua on Wednesday. The organization that pairs veterans with rescued dogs named the building "Gold Family Campus".
Read More »Alachua County Jail Making Strides On Mental Health But Still Encountering Struggles
In extreme cases, the mental health issues can lead to suicide at the jail, which often prompts discussions on the placement and treatment of such inmates.
Read More »Gainesville Police Officers Donate Blood To Help Local Community
“I had a situation with severe anemia a while back, and I had several blood transfusions that helped save my life,” said Alachua County Sheriff Sadie Darnell. “I’m a believer in it. We’re all looking for a purpose in life, and one purpose in life is to help others..."
Read More »Judge Hears Arguments From Attorneys In Alachua County Sheriff Civil Lawsuit
Attorneys representing Alachua County and the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office went before a judge Monday as part of the county’s civil lawsuit against Sheriff Sadie Darnell.
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