Florida Credit Union planning first Northeast Florida branch
Florida Credit Union, a Gainesville-based financial institution, is planning a location in Middleburg. The proposed site is at northeast Branan Field Road and Irvin Court off Blanding Boulevard, and would be the credit union’s first Northeast Florida branch. Clay County Property Appraiser records show the credit union
Driving instructor warns against distracted driving among teens
It's one of the most dangerous times for teens on roadways. Memorial Day to Labor Day is known as the "100 Deadliest Days of Summer." Teen drivers are more likely to be involved in car crashes because they have more free time in the summer. According to Florida Highway Safety...
Museum hosting talk on Marion County’s most infamous gangster shootout
The Silver River Museum is inviting the public to step back into the gangster era this week with a special presentation on the infamous Ma Barker House FBI shootout. The upcoming talk is part of the 2026 Summer Speakers Series and will take place on Saturday, June 27 at 10:00 a.m.
Motorcycle rider dies after two-vehicle crash in south Marion County
A motorcycle rider was hit and killed on June 22, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Here's what we know: Where was the crash? County Road 475 and Southeast 178th Street. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } What time was the crash? 5:50 a.m. June 2
Gainesville man arrested for chasing grandson while holding a knife
Napoleon Arenasa, 81, was arrested yesterday for allegedly chasing his adult grandson while holding a knife and threatening to cut him open. The post Gainesville man arrested for chasing grandson while holding a knife appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
The Fried Chicken At This Hole-In-The-Wall Florida Restaurant Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
There’s a tiny restaurant in Melrose, Florida, where the fried chicken is so good it should probably be illegal, but thankfully it’s not, so you can eat as much as you want without fear of arrest. You’ve probably driven past Melrose a dozen times without giving it a...
Elderly Ocala man allegedly points gun at grandson for being too loud
A dispute over loud noise led to an aggravated assault charge after a 76-year-old Ocala man allegedly pointed a handgun at his grandson and pulled the trigger. Early in the morning on Friday, June 19, a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a local residence in reference to a domestic disturbance. A male v
Marion Co. river reopens after gator bites snorkeller
Dr. Frank Mazotti, a professor of Wildlife ecology with the University of Florida joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the impacts of an alligator biting a snorkeler and ways to stay safe in Florida's waterways.
Gainesville woman on probation charged with battery that sent victim to the ER
Daemani Kiara King, 20, has been charged with felony battery for allegedly battering a friend in March, leading to injuries that sent the victim to an emergency room. The post Gainesville woman on probation charged with battery that sent victim to the ER appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Woman ID’d as winner of $2 million scratch-off sold south of Marion County
The identity of a Beverly Hills woman who won a life-changing lottery prize just south of the Marion County border earlier this year has officially been revealed. Cynthia S. Price purchased a winning ticket for the $2,500 A Week For Life scratch-off game at the 7-Eleven located at 3045 Norvell Bryant Highway in Lecanto
