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1 week ago | 
alachuacountytoday.com | C.m. Walker
HIGH SPRINGS – The High Springs City Commission convened Thursday, April 10, 2025, to recognize two standout student groups: the Santa Fe High School Winter Guard and members of the City of High Springs/City of Alachua High School Honor Band. Both teams were applauded for their achievements and dedication throughout the season.
In addition, alternate dates were set for the September, November and December City Commission meetings and budget workshops.
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1 week ago | 
alachuacountytoday.com | C.m. Walker
NEWBERRY – The City of Newberry held a swearing-in ceremony Monday evening to officially install its newly elected mayor and commissioners following the 2025 municipal election.
City Clerk Judy Rice administered the oath of office to Mayor Tim Marden, Commissioner Group IV Donald Long, and Commissioner Group V Tony Mazon during a ceremony held at 6 p.m. on April 28, 2025, at City Hall.
Before the ceremony, the official results of the 2025 Newberry Municipal Election were announced.
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1 week ago | 
alachuacountytoday.com | C.m. Walker
HIGH SPRINGS – Tensions flared at a High Springs fast-food drive-thru Saturday when an argument escalated into a reported gun threat. A Jacksonville man was arrested Saturday evening after allegedly pulling a gun and threatening two people during an argument at a fast-food drive-thru in High Springs, according to police.
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3 weeks ago | 
alachuacountytoday.com | Lee Anderson |Diego Perdomo |C.m. Walker |Marilyn Vanover
Details 24 April 2025 ALACHUA – The University of Florida College of Health & Human Performance has once again recognized a former local leader for his dedication to community service and innovation. On Friday, the college honored Robert “Goose” Basford, a former employee of the City of Alachua and City of High Springs recreation departments, as an Outstanding Young Alumnus. Basford began his career in parks and recreation while earning a master’s degree in sport management at UF. During that...
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3 weeks ago | 
alachuacountytoday.com | C.m. Walker
GAINESVILLE – A Newberry man with a lengthy criminal record was arrested after allegedly pointing a gun at his girlfriend and threatening to engage in a shootout with law enforcement.
Rafael Ramirez Robinson, 39, was taken into custody on two warrants following a March 22 incident at Gardenia Gardens Apartments in the 1700 block of Northeast 8th Avenue in Gainesville.
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3 weeks ago | 
alachuacountytoday.com | C.m. Walker
NEWBERRY ‒ The Newberry City Commission met Monday, April 14, to address several planning and development matters, including a utility element update to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, a 30-year electrical franchise agreement, and neighborhood revitalization efforts.
Commissioners unanimously approved the first reading and transmittal of updates to the Wastewater, Solid Waste, Stormwater, Potable Water, and Capital Improvement elements of the city’s Comprehensive Plan.
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4 weeks ago | 
alachuacountytoday.com | C.m. Walker
HAWTHORNE ‒ A 34-year-old Hawthorne man is facing a lengthy list of felony charges after deputies found him lying in the road with a loaded short-barreled rifle on Sunday morning.
Deputies and Alachua County Fire Rescue responded around 6:30 a.m. on April 6, 2025, to a report of a man lying in the 18100 block of Southwest 243rd Street. When they arrived, they found Jonathan James Russel Sweat on his back with a rifle resting on his chest.
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4 weeks ago | 
alachuacountytoday.com | David Byron |C.m. Walker
GAINESVILLE – A 34-year-old High Springs man has been sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for wire fraud related to COVID-19 pandemic relief, federal prosecutors announced.
Sean Walker was sentenced in U.S. District Court following his conviction for fraudulently obtaining more than $20,000 in unemployment insurance benefits from the State of California, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Michelle Spaven of the Northern District of Florida.
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4 weeks ago | 
alachuacountytoday.com | C.m. Walker
NEWBERRY ‒ The City of Newberry has been recognized for its dedication to workplace safety, earning a 2024 Safety Award from the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA). The award was presented during the Florida Lineman Competition awards banquet held in Ocala.
Newberry was one of 17 public power utilities across the state to receive the honor, which highlights utilities that prioritize employee safety while delivering reliable electric service.
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4 weeks ago | 
alachuacountytoday.com | C.m. Walker
GAINESVILLE – The 53rd Annual Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival is set to return to the college’s Northwest Campus this weekend, April 12–13, 2025, bringing a weekend of art, music and family-friendly experiences to the community.
Held at 3000 N.W. 83rd Street, the festival is free and open to the public, featuring a wide array of visual art displays, live performances and interactive activities for all ages.
