GRU Authority hears and responds to criticisms and calls to resign from the public
At the December 10 meeting, the GRU Authority listened to and responded to criticisms and calls to resign from the public and approved resolutions to apply for funding to respond to changes in federal regulations. The post GRU Authority hears and responds to criticisms and calls to resign from the public appeared...
5 year prison sentence for man in 2024 deadly shooting at Ginnie Springs
Dallas Watts, 22, was sentenced to 5 years in prison for a Memorial Day weekend shooting at Ginnie Springs.
Alachua police search for car burglary suspect
ALACHUA, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua police are working to identify a man caught on camera breaking into a vehicle to steal a gun last month. Officers say the suspect got into an SUV in the early morning hours on Nov. 8 at a home on Northwest 136th Terrace. The man...
Founder of Sonny’s BBQ restaurants passes away
The founder of the Sonny’s BBQ restaurant chain has passed away at the age of 96. Floyd “Sonny” Tillman founded the restaurant in Gainesville back in 1968, along with his wife, Lucille. She passed in 2021 at the age of 91. In addition to being a successful...
Gainesville Housing Authority to host Dec. 18 Unity Dinner and Festival at new ELITE...
On Thursday, Dec. 18, GHA will host a long table family-style ELITE Plaza Unity Dinner and Festival at the newly unveiled ELITE Training Plaza. The post Gainesville Housing Authority to host Dec. 18 Unity Dinner and Festival at new ELITE Training Plaza appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
The Grinch will take over Gainesville Dunkin’ on Dec. 13 for a morning of...
Starting at 8:00 a.m. on Dec. 13, the first 100 guests will receive a $5 promotional gift card for their next Dunkin’ run. There will also be a special appearance from The Grinch, chances to win premium Dunkin’ merchandise during Grinch Holiday Bingo, a holiday-themed coloring station for children, and more. The...
Archer receives $5.7M for wastewater, extends interim city manager contract
The city of Archer accepted a $5.7 million grant, increasing total state funding for its wastewater project to $65 million. The Archer City Commission extended interim City Manager Deanna Alltop’s contract to May 12, 2026, during her medical leave absence. The city of Archer accepted a $5.7 million grant...
From government shutdowns to the holidays, nonprofit grows food for Gainesville families in need
Each Thursday, a rotating group of roughly 40 volunteers gathers at the Gainesville Giving Garden, a community-led nonprofit farm that grows and donates fresh food in Alachua County to aid the underserved community. Meg Boria-Meyer, the Gainesville Giving Garden founder and executive director, gathers volunteers into...
Five Gainesville small businesses offer clean and sustainable local gift options
Though adding items to your Amazon cart is simple, Gainesville is home to many small businesses that offer thoughtful, handcrafted and sustainable gifts for the holidays – without a whole lot of extra work. Little Tangled Things. When Megan Alvenus’s grandmother saw her crocheting a chain on her finger...
Tom Petty Trail gives fans path to explore Florida locations tied to rock star’s...
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — An online “Tom Petty Trail” is giving fans a way to explore places around Florida connected to the Gainesville native’s life and music. From his childhood homes to performance venues to spots that inspired some of his lyrics, it’s all now mapped out for self-guided tours.
