January 6 Alachua County Commission Special Meeting
The Alachua County Commission will conduct a special meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, at 10 a.m. The post January 6 Alachua County Commission Special Meeting appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Gators to Host Nation’s No. 1 CB Transfer, Make Top Three for Other
Both prospects will visit Florida during the portal window.
Family announces celebration of life for Hilary Hynes, longtime Alachua County animal advocate
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Organizers announced a date for a celebration of life for Hilary Hynes, a well-known advocate for animal welfare in Alachua County. She died in November 2025. The celebration of life for Hynes will be held on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m....
Photos: One person extricated from vehicle after hitting power pole
One person was transported to a hospital for evaluation this morning after being extricated from a vehicle that struck a power pole in the 3000 block of SE 35th Street. The post Photos: One person extricated from vehicle after hitting power pole appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
More tragedy following Social Seminole fire, injuries claimed one victim’s life
Injuries from the Social Seminole fire in November has claimed the life of one victim and are keeping one victim in hospital. A friend of the victims shared the challenges the families are facing.
GPD investigates shooting in NE Gainesville
Gainesville Police Department is asking the public for information about a shooting incident in the 1000 block of NE 23rd Street just after midnight on January 2. The post GPD investigates shooting in NE Gainesville appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Gainesville man arrested for attacking roommates with large knife on New Year’s Day, deputies...
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A man from Gainesville started off the New Year behind bars after sheriff’s deputies say he attacked the people living in his house with a large knife. Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies say they responded to reports of a stabbing at a home on Southeast 45th...
Florida Woman Facing 20 Years In Federal Prison Following Wire Fraud Indictment
An Apopka woman found herself in federal court last week after a grand jury handed down an indictment charging her with conspiracy to commit wire fraud. United States Attorney John P. Heekin, representing the Northern District of Florida, announced the charges against 40-year-old Xin Liu. According to federal...
Single mother of 5 asking forgiveness of $3,659 prison lien from 25-day stay at...
A single mother who is the sole provider for her five children is asking Marion County officials to forgive a $3,659 lien that accumulated from a 25-day prison stay at the Marion County Jail so that she can secure a job in healthcare. The Marion County Board of County Commissioners...
Newborn Cielo is 1 of Gainesville’s First 2026 births
Most people celebrate Happy New Years by counting down to the last strike at midnight to enter the new year. However, for some people, New Years Day is the day they count down to see a new member in their family. That happened to an Ocala family who welcomed their baby girl, Cielo at HCA Florida North Florida...
