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Thursday, July 23, 2026
Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Lorelie Brannan to the Eighth Judicial Circuit Court, filling the seat vacated when Judge Robert Groeb retired in April. He also named Lua Lepianka to the Alachua County Court, where a vacancy opened after Judge Jonathan Ramsey moved up to circuit court.
Sources: Mainstreet Daily News · WCJB TV20
The city of Gainesville has begun construction on a new Fire Station 3, a 16,773-square-foot facility with three engine bays to be built near the intersection of NE Eighth Avenue and Waldo Road. The project replaces a station that has been in service since 1960 and is designed to accommodate modern apparatus, advanced medical response equipment, and crews working 24-hour shifts. Construction is expected to wrap up by late 2027, and the new firehouse is part of a broader revitalization effort for the northeast municipal park complex.
Sources: City of Gainesville · Mainstreet Daily News · The Gainesville Sun
Alachua County and the City of Newberry have completed a new roundabout at the intersection of County Road 235 and Newberry Lane. Officials say the circular intersection is intended to improve traffic flow, reduce delays, and increase safety for drivers in the area.
Sources: Mainstreet Daily News · Alachua County · WCJB TV20
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