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Protesters rally in downtown Gainesville as backlash grows against planned ICE detention centerAbout 100 people rallied Saturday afternoon in downtown Gainesville for the second protest in two weeks against a planned ICE detention center in the neighboring city of Oakwood.14 hours ago -
Water main breaks on Thompson Bridge Road. Here’s how long repairs could take.Gainesville’s water department is working to repair a broken water main on Thompson Bridge Road, authorities said.12 hours ago -
Rep. Clyde reacts to Supreme Court ruling striking down Trump’s tariffsU.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde released a statement Friday criticizing the Supreme Court’s decision striking down President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs.February 20, 2026 -
This road in Clermont to be closed for ‘extended period’ due to downed power polesAuthorities say a portion of Steve Black Road in Clermont will be closed for an “extended period of time” due to several downed power poles.February 20, 2026 -
Gainesville man charged with having child porn on his cellphone, authorities sayA Gainesville man was arrested Wednesday, Feb. 18, on child porn charges, authorities said.February 19, 2026 -
Chestatee High School teacher, JV soccer coach charged with child molestation in Banks CountyA Chestatee High School teacher was arrested Friday, Feb. 13, in Banks County on charges of rape, aggravated sexual battery and child molestation, according to a news release from Hall County Schools.February 20, 2026 -
Attorneys spar over evidence in hearing for dentist charged with murder at Lake Lanier homeA marathon hearing was underway Wednesday in the case of a retired St. Simons Island dentist accused of shooting and killing her boyfriend at their Lake Lanier home last year, with both the prosecution and defense presenting multiple motions to suppress various kinds of evidence ahead of next month’s trial.February 18, 2026 -
Gainesville home destroyed in fire, 3 displacedThree people were displaced after their Gainesville home caught fire Tuesday afternoon, according to Hall County Fire Rescue.February 17, 2026 -
Q&A: Everything we know so far about a planned ICE detention center in OakwoodOakwood is among 23 locations nationwide that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has identified for new immigrant detention centers.February 18, 2026 -
Sheriff’s Office warns of scammers posing as federal agents after one victim loses $50KThe Hall County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of scammers posing as federal agents.February 16, 2026