Key witness in Watson probe faces State discipline

Frank represented Kutner as his immunized testimony fueled the FDLE probe and Davis lawsuit GAINESVILLE – More than three years after former Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Brandon Kutner emerged as a key witness in a criminal investigation into then-Sheriff Clovis Watson’s administration, new state records show that Kutner later became the subject of disciplinary…

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Quitting Tobacco

Quitting tobacco isn’t easy, finding help should be. If you are ready to quit, join our next Tools to Quit Tobacco group on Thursday, March 12 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at The Cancer Center of North Florida Regional Medical Center or Sunday, March 29 from 12 pm. .– 2 p.m. at Tower Road Library. This FREE one time, two- hour…

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Florida Department of Health in Alachua County Recognizes National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – February 7, 2020, commemorates National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD). NBHAAD aims to increase HIV education, testing, community involvement, and treatment among black communities. This year’s theme, “We’re In This Together,” highlights the importance of social support in eliminating stigma and reducing new HIV diagnoses among individuals that make up the black…

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Vietnam Veteran Tribute Ride and Event

Special to Alachua County Today ALACHUA COUNTY – Alachua County Veteran Services, the North Florida/South Georgia Veteran Health System, and multiple organizations are hosting the Vietnam Veteran Tribute Ride (motorcycle ride) on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. The ride begins (kickstands up) at 10:30 a.m., from the V.A. Medical Center in Gainesville, located at 1601 S.W….

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Santa Fe College Police Department Second in the Nation for Campus Safety Initiatives

GAINESVILLE – Santa Fe College was recognized by Safe Campus as one of the safest college campuses in the nation in their Top 25 University Departments ranking. The Santa Fe Police Department (SFPD) was ranked second in the country, behind only California State University, Fullerton. Safe Campus ranks college police departments based on increased safety…

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Florida Retail Business Owners Call on Legislature to Restore the Free Market

Tallahassee, FL – Florida retail businesses joined Senator Joe Gruters (R, Sarasota) and Representative Chuck Clemons (R, Newberry) today to demand the Legislature act on SB 126 and HB 159 this session.  “Right now, out-of-state and foreign businesses have a leg up on Florida retailers,” said Sen. Gruters. “Florida businesses will lose out unless we modernize…

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SFs My Brothers Keeper Hosts Black Male Enrichment Conference February 10

January 24, 2020 – Santa Fe College’s My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) will host their annual Black Male Enrichment Conference Monday, February 10, 2020, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on the Northwest Campus. The event gives Alachua and Bradford County black male students in 7th through 11th grades an exclusive opportunity to access important information about college, financial aid, scholarships and…

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