Alachua County Today

Alachua County Today is a weekly newspaper serving the Alachua County area in Florida. Launched in November 2000, it was initially titled Alachua Today and released its first issue on December 14, 2000. The newspaper is printed every Wednesday night and is available to readers each Thursday. It primarily highlights the smaller communities surrounding Gainesville, Florida. Key locations featured in Alachua County Today include Alachua, High Springs, Newberry, Hawthorne, LaCrosse, Archer, and Waldo. Each copy of the newspaper is priced at 25 cents.

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Man Lying in Road with Chopped Rifle, Drug Pipe Arrested

1 week 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.
High Springs Man Sentenced to Federal Prison For COVID-19 Relief Fraud

1 week 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.
Newberry Electric Linemen Honored for Outstanding Safety Record

1 week 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.
Art, Music, And Family Fun: Santa Fe Spring Arts Festival Set for Big Weekend

1 week 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.
Santa Fe Plein Air Paintout returns to High Springs in April

2 weeks ago | alachuacountytoday.com | C.m. Walker

HIGH SPRINGS ‒ The 8th Annual Santa Fe Plein Air Paintout will bring 19 artists to downtown High Springs and three area parks for a three-day outdoor painting event beginning Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Hosted by Lanza Gallery & Art Supplies, the event invites the public to observe artists as they paint natural landscapes on-site, a method known as plein air painting. The artists, both local and visiting, will be working from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
Newberry and Publix to Share Traffic Signal Cost

3 weeks ago | alachuacountytoday.com | C.m. Walker

NEWBERRY ‒ The Newberry City Commission held its regular meeting on Monday, March 24, 2025, with a full agenda that included upcoming election candidate introductions, financial updates, infrastructure agreements, and a recognition for workplace safety. At the start of the meeting, the commission allowed time for candidates in the upcoming municipal election to introduce themselves.
Newberry Man Arrested for Stalking After Pattern Of Harassment, Threats

3 weeks ago | alachuacountytoday.com | C.m. Walker

NEWBERRY ‒ A 69-year-old Newberry man with a history of run-ins with law enforcement was arrested Friday afternoon and charged with stalking, following a series of alleged incidents involving threats, harassment and repeated unwanted contact with a former girlfriend, according to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office. Murray Edward Sapp was taken into custody around 3:30 p.m. on March 21, 2025, while driving in the Jonesville area, deputies said.
Children’s Trust Hosting Open House and Building Dedication

3 weeks ago | alachuacountytoday.com | C.m. Walker

GAINESVILLE ‒ The Children’s Trust of Alachua County will host an Open House and Building Dedication event on March 29, 2025, celebrating its new building location and inviting the public to learn more about its mission and funded programs. The event will take place at the Children’s Trust Office, located at 4010 N.W. 25th Place in Gainesville, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “We’re thrilled to welcome the community to the Children’s Trust,” said Executive Director Marsha Kiner.
Alachua Man Sentenced To Two Life Terms In 2022 Murder Case

3 weeks ago | alachuacountytoday.com | C.m. Walker

ALACHUA – A 22-year-old Alachua man has been sentenced to two life terms following a jury conviction for first-degree murder and attempted armed robbery in connection with a 2022 shooting at One 51 Apartments. On Dec. 9, 2022, at approximately 6:40 p.m., multiple 911 callers reported gunshots at One 51 Apartments, located at 15139 NW 150th Road.
Archer Man Arrested For Theft Of Freightliner Truck

3 weeks ago | alachuacountytoday.com | C.m. Walker

GAINESVILLE – A 63-year-old Archer man was arrested early Saturday, March 15, 2025, and charged with stealing a Freightliner truck from his former employer, LDH Trucking Company. Lucious James Hines, Sr. was taken into custody at approximately 12:48 a.m. after an Alachua County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on Northeast Waldo Road. The deputy identified the vehicle as one that had been reported stolen by a trucking company based in Charlotte, North Carolina.