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Taverous Tywon Lorenza Williams, 27, of Alachua, was arrested in June and charged with raping and stabbing a woman who was sleeping on an empty lot in Alachua in January. The post Alachua man arrested for raping homeless woman appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Forget the chain restaurants and make sure your next road trip includes a taste of Old Florida. From salty oyster bars and waterfront fish camps to quirky roadside diners and historic steakhouses, the Sunshine State is packed with restaurants that serve more than just food — they dish out history, charm and a whole...

ALACHUA, Fla. (WCJB) - A large crowd gathered at Legacy Park in the city of Alachua to celebrate the nation’s birthday at the “largest small-town fireworks display.”. Friday night wasn’t just about the celebration. For many families, it was a chance to make memories with the people they love.

A Florida man is facing multiple felony charges after a bizarre hostage situation ended with a deputy-involved shooting outside a Bonefish Grill in Gainesville Wednesday night. According to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began earlier in the day, when a group of coworkers from Firehouse Subs...

In 1990, five students — four of whom attended the University of Florida in Gainesville — were murdered by a man who'd later be dubbed the "Gainesville Ripper"

Firefighters in Marion County rescued 12 dogs from a mobile home fire on the Fourth of July, Marion County Fire Rescue said.

Nine restaurants in Bradford County received multiple violations during Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation inspections since January 2025. Two of the restaurants had more than 20 violations each, and all of the inspected eateries had at least double-digit citations, according to state reports.

If you don’t own a horse or are not really into thoroughbred racing, you may not know how high Florida ranks in the world of this sport. But for those in the know, it is no surprise that Marion County may rank as the “Horse Capital of the World.”

Plantiffs explain why they filed motion to drop suit against GRU. The lawsuit questioning the right of the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority Board to control the utility was dropped. ‘Bravest, toughest kid’: Gilchrist County rib sale held for 6-year-old boy battling cancer. Updated: 18 minutes ago. Barbecue...

A large crowd gathered at Legacy Park in the city of Alachua to celebrate the nation’s birthday at the “largest small-town fireworks display.”. The Town of Micanopy holds annual 4th of July parade. Updated: 6 hours ago. Music, kids, dogs, and families came out to celebrate 249 years...