Gainesville leaders address gun violence, event safety after Easter shooting; ‘Absolutely a tragedy’
Legislation that horse capital leaders say could damage their industry was approved by the State House of Representatives on Friday. Frustrated voters address empty chair at a town hall meeting meant for Rep. Kat Cammack. Updated: 1 hour ago. Frustrated voters filled Upper Room Ministries on Friday evening to share...
Marion man wanted for running over woman with go-kart
Marion County deputies are searching for a man accused of running over a 66-year-old woman with a go-kart. Reddick resident Delvon Amil Thornton, 32, was recently riding a go-kart while arguing with the female victim when he “drove straight toward (her) and ran her over,” according to the Marion County Sheriff’s...
Kanapaha Middle School student arrested for repeated threats to kill another student
A Kanapaha Middle School student has been arrested for making multiple threats to kill another student The post Kanapaha Middle School student arrested for repeated threats to kill another student appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Man on probation arrested after breaking into multiple occupied apartments at Tiger Bay, threatening...
Terrell Edward Gladin, 41, was arrested yesterday after allegedly attempting to break into one apartment at Tiger Bay, entering a second apartment and threatening a victim with a Sawzall blade, and entering a third apartment and dragging a victim out onto the sidewalk. The post Man on probation arrested after...
Marion County deputies charge 22-year-old found in 13-year-old’s bed
Legislation that horse capital leaders say could damage their industry was approved by the State House of Representatives on Friday. Frustrated voters address empty chair at a town hall meeting meant for Rep. Kat Cammack. Updated: 3 hours ago. Frustrated voters filled Upper Room Ministries on Friday evening to share...
Man allegedly slaps away girlfriend’s phone to stop recording of infidelity argument
A Summerfield man was arrested after allegedly slapping his girlfriend’s phone out of her hand to prevent her from recording an argument over infidelity. A deputy responded to a physical disturbance at an undisclosed Marion County residence on Thursday evening, according to an arrest report from the Marion County...
Lake City Police arrest gunman involved in Easter Day shooting
The club held their annual fashion show last month where they first made a small donation, and later this month sent the remaining $8,500. A man is pleading not guilty after Marion County Sheriff’s deputies say he was found in bed with a 13-year-old Levy County deputies seize 30...
Florida drought update: it’s worse! Here’s the outlook
Drought conditions are closely monitored across the United States by the National Drought Mitigation Center and NOAA, along with other entities that help collect and interpret the data. Drought is a regular part of the climate, but it is crucial to analyze emerging patterns so that entities and organizations can plan...
Child was left in criticaI condition after parent infIicted over two dozen injuries to...
Florida – A Florida parent was arrested earlier this week and charged with atempted first-degree murder with a deadIy weapon following the brutaI stabing of her child, 3. The Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call placed by the 27-year-old parent, later identified as R. GatIin herself, reporting the nearly fatal...
34 Walmart locations in Florida up for remodel: Did your site make ‘Stores of...
Attention, Walmart shoppers: Dozens of Florida stores will be getting a facelift. The company unveiled more details April 23 about the massive plan to remodel 650 stores this year into its "store of the future" concept across 47 states and Puerto Rico, first announced in January. Walmart plans to update 34 locations...