Gainesville FL

The 64th annual Citrus Packinghouse Day was held in early September at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. The event drew fresh fruit growers and packers from various parts of Florida. Presentations were given on shipping...

Former Santa Fe High School (SFHS) Assistant Principal David Rendek and SFHS Athletic Director Michele Faulk will remain suspended in the current school year, Alachua County Schools Communications Director Jackie Johnson told GnvInfo in an email. Johnson said Rendek was employed as an assistant principal with...

GPD is participating in the FDOT High Visibility Enforcement Program aimed at educating motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians on Florida’s traffic laws to improve safety on city roads. The post Gainesville Police Department participates in High Visibility Enforcement Program to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety...

The Fanning Springs City Council has voted to keep its property tax millage rate at 3, avoiding what would have been a 72% tax increase for residents. Family of man killed in Paddock Mall shooting files suit against mall and security company. Updated: 3 hours ago. Attorneys for the family...

Bobby Matthew King, 43, was arrested last night and charged with armed robbery after allegedly stealing an e-bike at gunpoint from a man who gave him a place to stay. The post Homeless man arrested for stealing e-bike at gunpoint from man who gave him a place to stay appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

During the evening session of the August 26 meeting, the Alachua County Commission discussed the County's Climate Action Plan. The post “This is a survival guide”: Alachua County Commission discusses Climate Action Plan appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County Sheriff Office deputies fatally shot 55-year-old Darian Holmes in the early morning of Sept. 13 after he pointed a gun at an officer. Deputies responded to a call from the Holly Heights apartment complex in west Gainesville about a man with a gun banging on doors. When the...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies say they’re mourning the loss of one of their own. Sheriff’s officials are expressing condolences to the family of retired deputy Farnell “Farney” Cole. He started with ASO in 1978 and retired in 2007 as a detective.

I am a concerned father to a 14-year-old daughter. When I drive through these roads during school hours, I see a lot of cars not driving the speed limit. There needs to be more law enforcement officers around schools and also the bus stops of these kids. These people that...

The Trailhead Logistics Park in southwest Marion County has secured a tenant for its massive new building. Here's what we know about the deal: Where is the park located? .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } The park is northwest of the County Road 484/Interstate 75 junction. What do we...