Gainesville high school student, mother released from immigration detention
After being held for two weeks in a detention center in Texas, Gainesville High School senior Sebastian Jimenez Peroza and his mother, Antmary Peroza Barrios, landed in Jacksonville International Airport. Their release on bonds of $5,000 each came after federal immigration agents detained the family, including Sebastia
Ocala man arrested for threatening to shoot victim at Rosa Parks Transfer Station
Jonathan Leigh Montalvo II, 25, of Ocala, was arrested last night at the Rosa Parks Transfer Station after allegedly using the victim's phone to transfer cash to himself and then threatening to shoot the victim. The post Ocala man arrested for threatening to shoot victim at Rosa Parks Transfer Station appeared first o
Hundreds cited in Alachua County school zone speed cameras since classes began
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Public school students in Alachua County are a month into the new school year, and commuters are getting used to school speed zone cameras being active again. According to sheriff’s officials, 77 citations were given out during the first week of classes starting Aug. 10. That...
City of Gainesville invites residents to 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
The City of Gainesville is observing the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks with a ceremony in remembrance of those who lost their lives as a result of the acts of terror on Sept. 11, 2001. The post City of Gainesville invites residents to 9/11 Memorial Ceremony appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Residential curbside collection changes begin October 1
The County has launched a microsite where residents can enter their address to find their new collection day on an interactive map. The post Residential curbside collection changes begin October 1 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Georgia Tech’s ugly loss gives Florida fans fresh confidence in Buster Faulkner
Florida’s Georgia Tech raid looks better after the Yellow Jackets’ offensive dud
GPD warns residents of jury duty and arrest warrant phone scams
Scammers impersonate law enforcement, claiming missed jury duty or arrest warrants, and demand immediate payment via gift cards or apps like Venmo. Gainesville Police advise residents to verify any claims independently and report scams to the FTC or local non-emergency law enforcement numbers. Residents are being warne
Newberry Road crash blocks lanes, deputies say
NEWBERRY, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies warned drivers of a crash on a major roadway in Newberry on Friday evening. Deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash on West Newberry Road, west of Newberry United Methodist Church. All eastbound lanes were blocked, and westbound lanes were partially blocked.
Gainesville’s The Streatery enters soft opening mode with new businesses opening
The Streatery in Gainesville is now open for business, and businesses wasted no time putting out chairs, tables and awnings. Orange construction fencing still squares off areas where lights will be installed, but pedestrians can now stroll down the pedestrian-only thoroughfare along SW First Avenue from S. Main Street
Alachua County is under mosquito-borne illness advisory
Alachua County is under a mosquito-borne illness advisory alongside six other Florida counties as cases of dengue fever are increasing across the state. Under such an advisory, residents should protect themselves from mosquito bites due to local disease activity. Another three counties in Florida are under a mosquito-b
