GAINESVILLE – Decisions about how Florida sheriff’s offices prepare for policy reviews, facility inspections and accreditation will include an Alachua County voice during the coming year. Alachua County Sheriff Chad Scott has been selected as vice chair of the Florida Sheriffs Association Accreditation Advisory Committee for 2026-27, the Sheriff’s Office announced. The appointment places Scott…
Sheriff Scott Orders 27 Readers Removed From State Roadways ALACHUA COUNTY – The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office will remove 27 automated license plate readers from state highway rights-of-way following a Florida Department of Transportation directive revoking permits for the devices, Sheriff Chad Scott announced Monday. Scott said his office received a written memorandum Aug. 31…
NEWBERRY – Federal, state, local and university leaders gathered Tuesday morning in Newberry to break ground on a $66 million high-tech agricultural project that developers say could reshape how produce is grown and delivered in North Central Florida. Community members joined Harvest Singularity representatives and elected officials at the corner of Newberry Road and Northwest…
