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.
WEATHER UPDATE | FRIDAY, OCT. 9, 2026 ALACHUA COUNTY – Hurricane Isaias strengthened into a powerful Category 3 storm Friday, Oct. 9, as it approached the northern Gulf Coast, prompting warnings of life-threatening storm surge, destructive winds and heavy rainfall across portions of Florida and neighboring states. Although the hurricane’s projected landfall is well west…
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…
HIGH SPRINGS – Few family businesses get the opportunity to celebrate a century in operation. Jim Douglas Sales & Service will reach that milestone Saturday with a community celebration marking its 100th anniversary. The longtime automotive sales and service business, formerly Jim Douglas Chevrolet, was founded by Jim Douglas in 1926 and remains family owned…
ALACHUA – The Alachua City Commission voted unanimously Sept. 14 to tentatively keep the city’s property tax rate at 6.25 mills and to advance a proposed $65.4 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The rate is the same one the city levies now. Because property values within the city have risen, however, the 6.25…
D&S Show Supports FCA Ministry ALACHUA – With its bell gleaming in the Saturday sun, a bright red antique firetruck commanded attention among the polished cars and trucks gathered on the grass outside the O’Steens’ Car Barn. The unusual vehicle was one of the entries displayed Sept. 19 during the D&S Classic Car Show, a…
Longtime Market Builds New Audience After Move To New Site ALACHUA – Less than a year after a relocation that raised questions about its future, the Alachua County Farmers Market has recorded more than 100,000 visits at its new San Felasco Tech City home, according to market organizers. The attendance milestone offers the clearest indication…
Union concessions approved; county cost figures due in October HIGH SPRINGS – The High Springs City Commission on Sept. 21 adopted a final property tax rate of 7.24 mills and a $20.85 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year (FY27) that keeps the High Springs Police Department (HSPD) fully funded, at least until commissioners receive…
ALACHUA – The Alachua City Commission voted unanimously Sept. 14 to pursue a 12-month moratorium on data center applications, even though city officials say no data center project has been proposed in Alachua. Vice Mayor Jennifer Ringersen made the motion, and Commissioner Shirley Green Brown seconded it. The motion directs staff to draft an ordinance…
ALACHUA – A family insurance business with longstanding ties to Alachua marked a new chapter Sept. 9 as the Greg Bradley Agency – Allstate Insurance celebrated its downtown location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Alachua Chamber of Commerce joined representatives of the City of Alachua, community members and the agency’s staff for the ceremony at…
