Homeless man arrested on drug and firearm charges
Christopher Bernard Williams, 55, was arrested yesterday after a deputy investigating a car parked illegally in Porters Quarters reported finding a sawed-off shotgun, a pistol, and drugs in the vehicle. The post Homeless man arrested on drug and firearm charges appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Levy County opens budget planning process to residents with series of public meetings
BRONSON, Fla. (WCJB) - Levy County’s Board of Commissioners announced a workshop and public hearing schedule for residents to participate in the county’s budget planning process. The workshops begin on April 7 and continue through August 18. Commissioners say it will give residents the opportunity to follow the...
Alachua County extends burn ban
After reviewing Alachua County’s current wildland fire conditions and in consultation with state officials, the mandatory countywide burn ban has been extended and will remain in effect through March 27 The post Alachua County extends burn ban appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Late TV20 reporter, anchor Dylan Lyons’ son born via surrogate in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — At 7 pounds, 10 ounces, a new baby entered the world Thursday bearing the name of his father, Dylan Lyons, a former TV20 reporter and anchor. Casey Lyons, Baby Dylan’s biological mother, shared photos with TV20 of the child, who was born at 7:35 p.m. He was born via a surrogate at HCA...
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital among America’s 250 Best Hospitals
For the fourth year in a row, HCA Florida North Florida Hospital announced it has been named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals in 2026. In a March 19 press release, Healthgrades , a highly regarded website patients use when searching for a doctor or hospital, has awarded the hospital the accolade since 2023....
Authorities in Alachua County recover $2 million in stolen iPhones during I-75 traffic stop
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Authorities recovered more than $2 million worth of stolen iPhones during a traffic stop on Interstate 75 in Alachua County. Florida Highway Patrol troopers pulled over a U-Haul traveling north on I-75 linked to an organized retail crime investigation out of Miami-Dade County. The driver,...
This 16-Mile Florida Bike Trail Follows An Old Railroad Past A Prairie With Wild...
Ready for a ride where history, wildlife, and easy miles all line up perfectly? The Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail glides along a former railroad, carrying you past shady forests and the vast sweep of Paynes Prairie. On the right day, you might spot wild horses and even bison while cruising a silky, low-stress path.
PorchFest Gainesville fundraiser on tap in Tioga on April 18
PorchFest Gainesville will kick off on Saturday, April 18, in Tioga as a fundraising event for The Independence Project (TIP). This free event will take place from noon to 4 p.m, at the Town of Tioga Clubhouse (104 SW 131st St., Newberry). As part of its fundraising efforts, TIP is...
📅 April Cooking & Gardening Classes in Alachua County
The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is hosting two hands-on programs this April at the Alachua County Ag Auditorium (22716 W. Newberry Road, Newberry). All About Blueberries runs Thursday, April 2, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Learn about Florida blueberry production from horticulture expert Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, then...
Kirby Family Farm hosting Corn Dog Festival
Florida's first and only Corn Dog Festival takes place at the Kirby Family Farm this weekend. FOX 35 David Martin visited Williston to get all the details.
