Gainesville rings in New Year with live music at Bo Diddley Plaza
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Bo Diddley Plaza rang in the New Year in style with great music from local artists. The 30 degree temperatures didn’t stop hundreds of people in Gainesville from showing up to have a great time. Lead singer of local band, The Savants, Justin McKenzie, said...
Undocumented Venezuelan man faces prison time for firearm possession
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Federal prosecutors say a Venezuelan national faces up to 15 years in prison on a firearm charge if he’s convicted when the case plays out in Gainesville. A grand jury indicted Robinson Abrahan Esparragoza Regalado, 26, for possession of a firearm by an undocumented immigrant.
Alachua County seeks public input on Local Housing Assistance Plan
The County will host three public meetings to receive public input on the Local Housing Assistance Plan The post Alachua County seeks public input on Local Housing Assistance Plan appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
15 candidates ready for Florida House, Senate, Alachua County and Gainesville races
The 2026 elections will impact Florida’s city and county commissions, along with the balance of power within the state House and Senate chambers. So far, 15 candidates have registered to campaign next year, with several of them already starting. Mainstreet will provide each candidate opportunities to talk about the...
Crews are working a brush fire on Newberry Road
Alachua County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to use caution in the 8000 block of West Newberry Road, where crews are battling an active brush fire. The post Crews are working a brush fire on Newberry Road appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Freeze Warning Issued For Georgia, North Florida As Morning Temp Plummet
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Freeze Warning for parts of central and southern Georgia, as well as northern Florida, as a blast of Arctic air moves across the Southeast to end the year. The warning is in force from late Tuesday evening until Wednesday morning, with temperatures...
Alachua County to welcome multiple new restaurants in 2026
Alachua County will welcome multiple new restaurants in 2026, including Amrit Palace Indian Cuisine and Arnold Palmer’s CenterCup in Gainesville. Several eateries closed in 2025, such as Applebee’s Bar and Grill and TGI Friday’s, while new places like 7 Brew Coffee opened across the county. Whether you...
Silver Springs woman sues Winn-Dixie over slip-and-fall on puddle
A Silver Springs woman claims she was severely injured after slipping on a puddle while she was shopping at a Winn-Dixie in Marion County earlier this year. Attorneys representing Rhonda Castongue filed the lawsuit against Winn-Dixie Stores, LLC on December 12 in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County.
Shy Cat named Monti needs patient family willing to manage daily medical care
A four-year-old male cat at a Florida rescue is searching for an experienced adopter who can provide daily medical treatment and the patience needed to help him overcome his initial shyness. Monti, a small domestic short hair weighing under six pounds, requires once-a-day treatment for a manageable medical condition...
This ‘superfruit’ could be Florida’s newest crop
A "superfruit" that thrives in the Caribbean, South and Central America and is valued for its health benefits could be Florida's newest crop.
