The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch on Oct 9 for Alachua County.
UPDATE — Oct. 10, 2026: This article contains earlier information about Hurricane Isaias. The National…
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch on Oct 9 for Alachua County.
UPDATE — Oct. 10, 2026: This article contains earlier information about Hurricane Isaias. The National Hurricane Center has since issued its final advisory, and the Alachua County flood watch has expired. THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED TORNADO WATCH 677 TOINCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING IN FLORIDA THIS WATCH INCLUDES…
National Hurricane Center Issues Final Isaias Advisory as Storm Weakens Inland
Hurricane Isaias weakened to a post-tropical cyclone early Saturday, prompting the National Hurricane Center to issue its final advisory. Alachua County’s flood watch has expired, although unsettled weather remains possible.
Hurricane Isaias Strengthens to Category 3; Flood Watch Issued for Alachua County
UPDATE — Oct. 10, 2026: This article contains earlier information about Hurricane Isaias. The National Hurricane Center has since issued its final advisory, and the Alachua County flood watch has expired. WEATHER UPDATE | FRIDAY, OCT. 9, 2026 ALACHUA COUNTY – Hurricane Isaias strengthened into a powerful Category 3 storm Friday, Oct. 9, as it…
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparedness Efforts for Hurricane Isaias
UPDATE — Oct. 10, 2026: This article contains earlier information about Hurricane Isaias. The National Hurricane Center has since issued its final advisory, and the Alachua County flood watch has expired. ~ The following is a press release provided by the Office of Governor Ron DeSantis. It has been published here as received, without additional reporting…
Country Music Stars Rally Behind Gentle Carousel Fundraiser Oct. 10
HIGH SPRINGS – Some of country music’s biggest names are lending their support to a High Springs-based nonprofit known for bringing miniature therapy horses to children, veterans and others facing difficult circumstances. Garth Brooks, Wynonna Judd, Lainey Wilson, Vince Gill and Emmylou Harris are among the artists supporting a fundraising gala and Legendary Nashville Songwriters…
Legal Notices/Public Notices 10/08/2026
LEGAL NOTICEPublic NoticeIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDACase No.: 2025-CA-3549SHERMAN A. COOPER,Plaintiff,v.PRINCESS LASHAN COOPER HICKMAN; ALISON MARIE COOPER; ALL PARTIES HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED,Defendants._______________/NOTICE OF ACTIONTO: ALL PARTIES HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE…
Oct. 9 Deadline Approaches for Youth Mentoring Program
GAINESVILLE – Alachua County families have until 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, to enroll young men in the Manhood Youth Development Foundation’s mentoring and educational program for the 2026-27 school year. The nonprofit organization began its 17th year of programming with an orientation Sunday, Oct. 4, at Caring and Sharing Learning School in Gainesville. Parents,…
Sunshine, Steady Crowds and a Circus Train Mark High Springs Fall Festival
HIGH SPRINGS – Beautiful fall weather and a steady crowd greeted the High Springs Chamber of Commerce’s annual Fall Festival, a two-day celebration held Saturday, Sept. 26, and Sunday, Sept. 27, in downtown High Springs. This year’s festival was centered at the High Springs Farmers Market Pavilion, 23517 N.W. 185th Road, with vendor tents stretching…
Alachua Woman’s Club Earns Three State Honors
ALACHUA – A scrapbook chronicling a year of community service, club activities and memories has earned the Alachua Woman’s Club three top honors in statewide competition. The club’s traditional scrapbook won first place, President’s Choice and Best of Show at the General Federation of Women’s Clubs Florida Fall Board meeting in Orlando in September. The…
Candidate Sues High Springs Over Qualifying Redo
Ross Ambrose asks court to remove Gigi Buigas from Seat 2 ballot HIGH SPRINGS – A High Springs City Commission candidate has asked a judge to remove his opponent from the November ballot, arguing that she did not properly qualify for office and that the city improperly reopened the qualifying period to give candidates another…
