đ Freebies Up for Grabs in Gainesville â Furniture, Gear & More
Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Gainesville neighbors are giving away all kinds of free items this week â from furniture to outdoor gear and more. Check out whatâs available below!
No. 7 Gators lacrosse takes down No. 16 Colorado in conference thriller
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The No. 7/5 Gators lacrosse team extended their win streak to six straight in a thrilling win over No. 16/15 Colorado on Saturday. Gabbi Koury led the way for Florida with four points with a pair each tagged on by Kaitlyn Davis and Clark Hamilton. The...
Easter celebrations bring community together at Eden Baptist Church in Hawthorne
HAWTHORNE, Fla. (WCJB) - Easter celebrations were in full swing Sunday morning in Hawthorne, where worshipers gathered at Eden Baptist Church for a special service focused on faith, fellowship and community. Before the service began, church leaders welcomed neighbors to a free buffet-style breakfast prepared entirely...
Gainesville Community Ministries receives new roof from local contractor
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -Those at Gainesville Community Ministries are now working under a new roof, after years of operating under a crumbling one estimated to be more than 50 years old. âThey started right away, so within a week to two weeks, we were completely done,â Michael Wright, the executive...
Alachua commission candidates make case to voters at forum
Candidates for Alachua City Commission answered questions about leadership, traffic congestion and growth management at a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters.
Heartwood loan approved as Gainesville considers arts lending program
The Gainesville City Commission approved a $45,000 forgivable loan for Heartwood Soundstage during its April 2 meeting while also directing staff to explore the creation of a broader, competitive loan program aimed at supporting arts organizations citywide. In a rare 4-3 vote, Commissioner Bryan Eastmanâs motion...
Motorcyclist killed after crash with pickup on SR-40, officials say
MARION COUNTY, Fla. - A deadly crash on State Road 40 is under investigation after a high-speed crash between a motorcycle and a pickup truck on Saturday evening. According to FHP, both vehicles were traveling westbound on State Road 40 when the incident occurred. Reports indicate that a pickup truck...
Homeless man with 36 convictions arrested for attacking pedestrian on University Avenue
Deontre Davone Washington, 35, was arrested yesterday after allegedly attacking a man who was passing by on West University Avenue. The post Homeless man with 36 convictions arrested for attacking pedestrian on University Avenue appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
This One-Of-A-Kind Florida Restaurant Serves Pizza Youâll Dream About
Some pizzas you eat and forget by the next day. Then thereâs the pizza at Satchelâs in Gainesville, Florida, which lodges itself in your memory and refuses to leave. Hereâs what you need to understand right from the start. Satchelâs isnât trying to be like any other...
Transparency, road construction top issues for Seat 3 Alachua City Commission candidates
The League of Women Voters hosted a candidate forum on Saturday for the three candidates running for Alachua City Commission Seat 3. Incumbent Dayna Williams is running for reelection against first-time candidates Bill Menadier and Jackson Youmas for the seat on April 14. First elected in 2018, Danya Willaims has...

















