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…
~ The following is a press release provided by the Office of Governor Ron DeSantis. It has been published here as received, without additional reporting or editing by Alachua County Today staff. ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Jared Perdue at the State Emergency Operations Center…
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…
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,…
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 – 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…
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…
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 COUNTY – The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a woman suspected of impersonating a bank customer and withdrawing a total of $16,200 from accounts at three Capital City Bank locations. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the woman entered the Capital City Bank in High Springs at approximately 12:15…
NEWBERRY – Newberry city commissioners adopted a final property tax rate of 5.8800 mills and approved a $47.9 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year at their Sept. 28 meeting, along with utility rates, financing for a fire training facility and several development-related measures. The City Commission set the final millage rate at 5.8800 mills,…
