Christopher De Cara

The race for sheriff of Alachua County ended Tuesday in a mandatory recount. The final count left Democratic candidate Chad Scott slightly in the lead with 47% of the vote, and Republican incumbent Emery Gainey with 46.7%. No Party Affiliation candidate Pamela Marshall-Koons received 6% of the votes.

The man accused of selling drugs to the adult son of the Democratic nominee in the upcoming sheriff election suffered a mysterious head injury when deputies arrested him in 2023.

Chad Scott Sr. is the leading fundraising candidate among Democrats in the 2024 Alachua County Sheriff race. His son, Chad Scott Jr., died last year from an overdose of illegal methamphetamine.

Mark Dake is among seven homeowners who have applied for grants to have local government acquire their property, tear down any structures and build a retention pond.