Student stabbed at Santa Fe High School
A Santa Fe High School student was stabbed by another student during lunch today. The post Student stabbed at Santa Fe High School appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Gainesville Man Posts Bond After Domestic Battery Arrest
Gainesville Police Department officers arrested Robert Strappier III, 25, on Friday and charged him with misdemeanor domestic battery. The victim told police that she and Strappier were arguing over their rent, and he headbutted her in the face, causing a visible injury in the form of a busted lip. Officer...
Peaceful Paths Domestic Abuse Network – October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month
This episode features Crystal Sorrow, chief executive officer of the Peaceful Paths Domestic Abuse Network serving Alachua, Bradford and Union counties. Domestic Violence affects more than 12 million people a year in the US, and so far this year, Peaceful Paths has provided residential and outreach programs to 1,100...
The Week Ahead: Your stories to look out for in North Central Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The University of Florida on Tuesday will unveil the 4th generation of Hipergator, that’s the most powerful university-owned supercomputer in the United States. They plan to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the UF east campus. On both Tuesday and Thursday, court records show Albert Shell...
Alachua County Public Schools to host magnet showcase on Oct. 25
Alachua County school families are invited to learn more about the district’s academic and career tech magnet programs at the annual Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) Magnet Showcase. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Alachua County Sports and...
Honoring the Departed ceremony to be held Oct. 22
Alachua County Community Support Services, in collaboration with community faith-based organizations, invites the community to attend “Honoring the Departed” on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery The post Honoring the Departed ceremony to be held Oct. 22 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Alachua County explores food hub plan to bring fresh food to communities in need
Alachua County commissioners are exploring a new approach to bring fresh food to the community through a food hub system that could help farmers reach underserved communities.
Children’s Trust of Alachua County approves 6% raise for executive director
The Children’s Trust of Alachua County (CTAC) voted to accept Executive Director Marsha Kiner’s evaluation and give her the same 6% pay increase as all other staff during a regular meeting on Monday. Kiner, who grew up in East Gainesville, has served as the CTAC executive director since...
Recognizing and blessing the person behind the badge
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -Officers in Gainesville came together for the fourth annual Blessing of the Badges ceremony. This event brought law enforcement officers together to be recognized and celebrated through prayer. It is a time to honor their work, ask for protection while on the job, and show appreciation for...
Animal Resources hosts Halloween adoption event
Alachua County Animal Resources is combining Halloween fun with pet adoptions at an after-hours, Halloween-themed celebration on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the County shelter The post Animal Resources hosts Halloween adoption event appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
