Alachua County sits in north-central Florida. Population 278,468 (2020). Gainesville is the county seat and home to the University of Florida.
Chris Payton-Jones, a former NFL cornerback, has died in a car collision in Gainesville, Florida. He was 30, and his death follows a crash where his sedan collided head-on with a pickup truck. Payton-Jones had recently transitioned to content creation and mentorship. His family confirms his passing, and tributes highlight his positive influence.