Authorities arrest suspect after vehicle chase on I-75 ending in crash in Paynes Prairie
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Multiple agencies were involved in a vehicle chase on Interstate 75, ending in Paynes Prairie on Friday afternoon. Florida Highway Patrol troopers say that around 1 p.m., they were notified about a suspect fleeing the Sarasota Police Department in a Jeep. Troopers began chasing the suspect...
Overnight Collision on Northbound I-75 Involves Four Tractor Trailers, One Driver Hospitalized
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – A collision between four semis on I-75 in the early hours of Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, sent one driver to the hospital and forced the closure of the interstate for several hours. According to a report by the Florida Highway Patrol, a tractor trailer...
Bald eagle, Majesta, soars back to freedom after GPD dumpster rescue
Nature World Wildlife Rescue and Gainesville Police released Majesta, a five-year-old bald eagle, after rescuing her from a dumpster on Feb. 1. Majesta was bruised and exhausted from a fight with a young male bald eagle but had no long-term injuries after rehab. GPD officers and wildlife rehabbers collaborated to...
Florida Auditor General finds that UF’s purchase of golf course land did not follow...
In a new report, the Florida Auditor General found that the University of Florida's purchase of land along Parker Road did not follow a state law that requires two appraisals; UF responded that they believe their interpretation of the law is "reasonable," but they modified their purchasing process for future land use...
Attorney general defends $100K University of Florida part-time professor salary
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said his work as a part-time professor at the University of Florida justifies a $100,000 annual salary from the school.
City of Gainesville hires development services advocate
The City of Gainesville has hired Ralph Hilliard as its development services advocate, a position designed to assist residents, small business owners, and developers with permitting, planning, and zoning processes. The post City of Gainesville hires development services advocate appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Ocala man allegedly tries to sell stolen auto shop ramps on Facebook Marketplace
A 28-year-old Ocala man accused of stealing aluminum ramps from a local auto shop has been arrested after he allegedly tried selling the ramps on Facebook Marketplace. On Tuesday, January 20, a manager at Burynzz Classic Cars (1 Aspen Road in Ocala) contacted the Marion County Sheriff’s Office to report that multiple...
Three charged under rioting statute for Oaks Mall attack that led to self-defense shooting
Ra'jon Richard White, 19, was arrested yesterday and charged with rioting and battery for his role in the attack of a man at the Oaks Mall on February 14, which resulted in the victim firing a gunshot inside a jewelry store; sworn complaints have also been filed against Vontrell Deshune Scott, 18, and Kellis Marquis...
Marion County Sheriff’s Office provides update on investigation into 3-year-old’s death
Sgt. Paul Bloom, a Marion County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer, gives an update on the investigation into the death of a 3-year-old girl in Citra.
High Springs Chevron owner arrested for selling to underaged customers
Following an undercover operation, the High Springs Police Department and state partners arrested the owner and an employee of the Chevron on Main Street for selling nicotine products to underaged customers. The store owner, Bhavesh Jayantilal Amin of Gainesville, was arrested Thursday. The store clerk, Kudamannage...
