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…
ALACHUA – Hundreds of music lovers turned out Friday evening, April 10, 2026, for the second installment of the Levitt AMP Alachua Music Series, a marked contrast to the rain-dampened debut the week prior. The Flattlanders, a bluegrass outfit featuring upright bass, mandolin, acoustic guitar, and banjo, delivered an energetic performance that had the crowd…
HIGH SPRINGS – Students at High Springs Community School will have a new way to get to campus next month as part of a nationwide effort to promote bicycle safety and healthy activity. Safe Kids North Central Florida is inviting students and families to participate in National Bike and Roll to School Day on May…
HIGH SPRINGS – The return of spring in High Springs will once again bring artists into the streets, as the city’s seasonal Artwalk resumes Saturday, April 18, with an afternoon of outdoor exhibits, demonstrations and downtown shopping. Scheduled from noon to 5 p.m., the Artwalk will feature approximately 15 to 20 local artists and makers…
ALACHUA – A biotechnology startup based in Alachua is positioning itself to reshape how medical tests are performed, announcing a new leadership partnership and an ambitious push into advanced diagnostic technology. Synvitta Diagnostics, Inc. said it is focused on advancing multiplex diagnostic testing, a method that allows multiple biomarkers to be detected in a single…
NEWBERRY – The Newberry City Commission voted April 13, 2026, to eliminate the city’s Board of Adjustment, consolidating its duties under the commission in a move officials said will streamline the approval process and reduce redundant hearings. Because commission members also served as the Board of Adjustment, the city had been conducting separate hearings on…
ALACHUA COUNTY – Alachua County Manager Michele Lieberman has been named the inaugural recipient of a national award recognizing excellence in county leadership and public service. Lieberman received the first David J. Krings County Administrator of the Year Award from the National Association of County Administrators, which honors exceptional service, ethical leadership and contributions to…
ALACHUA – A 21-year-old Gainesville man was arrested late April 1, 2026, after police said he fired a handgun while under the influence of alcohol, following multiple reports of gunshots in and around the Turkey Creek area. Residents began reporting gunfire as early as 7 p.m., with calls and social media posts continuing throughout the…
NEWBERRY – A 48-year-old Newberry man was arrested Thursday after deputies say he entered a home without permission and attacked two women with a sharp metal object during a violent confrontation. According to an arrest report from the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, Michael Leland Akins went to the home of a former girlfriend at about…
ALACHUA COUNTY – Alachua County Animal Resources is partnering with Parks Motor Group of Gainesville to host a free pet adoption event aimed at helping dogs and cats find permanent homes. The “Adopt a Pet” event is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Parks Ford, 3333 N. Main…
