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10/10/2026 · Alachua
Brady Revisits Alachua, Reflects On Decades Of Community Building
Former Alachua Recreation and Parks Director Hal Brady recently revisited the city, reflecting on decades of community building and observing ongoing improvements to local facilities.
Alachua gears up for fall festivities, including car show and Halloween fun
Alachua prepares for a season of fall festivities, including a classic car show this Saturday, Scarecrow Row, and the popular Trick or Treat on Main.
09/18/2026
Santa Fe College boards to hold meetings in Alachua, Gainesville, and Starke
Santa Fe College's Governing Board and District Board of Trustees will hold public meetings in Alachua, Gainesville, and Starke to discuss budget, personnel, and business affairs.
09/18/2026
Nine license plate cameras to be removed in Alachua
Alachua will remove nine license plate reader cameras due to a Florida DOT directive, while others remain operational as police monitor legal developments.
09/18/2026
Free breast health evaluations offered in Newberry Sept. 23
To Your Health and Wellness in Newberry is offering free breast health evaluations on Sept. 23 to help women overcome barriers to mammograms and learn about breast cancer screening.
09/18/2026
Nine-Hour Standoff in CountryWay Town Square Ends with Newberry Man’s Arrest
A nine-hour standoff in CountryWay Town Square on September 2 led to the arrest of Newberry resident Earnest Lee Coleman Jr. on multiple charges, including battery and aggravated assault.
09/18/2026
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Spooky Sights Await at the Haunted Arboretum • Deerfield Beach The City of Deerfield Beach Parks and Recreation Department will host the Haunted Arboretum on Friday, Oct. 23, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Constitution Park and Arboretum, 2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd. The evening event invites residents and visitors to explore an eerie landscape filled with fog, roaming graveyard creatures, and unexpected scares throughout the park grounds. Capacity is limited, and advance purchase is required. Early admission tickets are $5 each and will increase to $10 on Oct. 23 until 12 p.m. No tickets will be sold at the gate. Attendees are strongly encouraged to secure passes early before the event sells out. For registration and more information, visit www.dfb.city/registration or call 954-250-4162.
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