AM/FM Festival draws 700 attendees to Downtown Gainesville
The AM/FM Festival drew an estimated 700 attendees throughout the day across its three venues – The Bull, Loosey’s, and How Bazar – a 17% increase from last year’s revival event. The post AM/FM Festival draws 700 attendees to Downtown Gainesville appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Movies and TV shows casting in Gainesville
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...
Jaden Rashada’s NIL Lawsuit Settlement Reignites Regret Over Billy Napier’s Florida Era
Jaden Rashada and former Florida head coach Billy Napier have settled their high-profile NIL lawsuit tied to a failed $14 million deal. While the agreement avoids trial, fans say the fallout still lingers over Florida’s turbulent era. The post Jaden Rashada’s NIL Lawsuit Settlement Reignites Regret Over Billy...
Trial set for Gainesville felon indicted by grand jury
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A grand jury indicted a Gainesville felon, and he faces charges including methamphetamine distribution, possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida John P. Heekin announced on Wednesday. Officials say the trial for...
Plea hearing signals possible end to Sebastian Ochsenius case
It took 14 years for law enforcement to identify a suspect in the death of 16-year-old Sebastian Ochsenius, who was fatally shot in his Gainesville home in 2010. Now, less than two years later, the case appears to be coming to an end. Court records show a change of plea hearing has been scheduled for Timothy Eugene...
Overcrowding, charter schools brought into question as ACPS school board discusses zoning maps
In a nearly four-hour meeting Tuesday, the Alachua County School Board discussed the modified elementary and high school rezoning maps. The board requested the maps be redrawn in a workshop meeting Feb. 26. Elementary school maps. The original maps propose the closure of up to five elementary schools: Alachua,...
Gainesville teacher case heads back to judge after complaint re-filed
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A Gainesville High School teacher who was removed from her classroom after calling a student a dictator is headed back to an administrative judge. Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas re-filed his complaint against teacher Lauren Watts in February. A previous case was dismissed by...
Registration open for 2026 Citizens Academy
This free, nine-week program provides a behind-the-scenes look at County operations, partnering with various local agencies, including the sheriff's office, supervisor of elections, tax collector, property appraiser, clerk of the court, the health department, school district, judicial system, and much more. The post...
‘Toughest kid on the block’: ADA lawsuit dismissed against Satchel’s Pizza
Satchel Raye rejected a $6,000 ADA lawsuit settlement against Satchel's Pizza and the case was dismissed with prejudice, ending the legal battle. Plaintiff Makeda Evans filed 52 ADA lawsuits mostly targeting local businesses for website accessibility issues over the past 18 months. The lawsuit involved website...
Three men arrested in Valentine’s Day attack on teen at Oaks Mall
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Three men are in custody in connection with an attack on a 19-year-old at Oaks Mall on Valentine’s Day, according to Gainesville police. Gainesville police said Kellis Kennedy, 19, Ra-Jon White, 19, and Vontrell Scott, 18, ambushed Elijah Williams at Kay Jewelers and beat him. Police said...
