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Mother sentenced to 4 years in prison after pleading to manslaughter of her children...

Christina Shantell Gordan, 30, has been sentenced to four years in state prison, followed by 15 years of probation, after entering a plea of nolo contendere to two counts of aggravated manslaughter of a child; her two young children were not in child safety seats when they died in a crash in July 2025. The post Mother
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2,750-home Everlee Farmstead Community clears first hurdle

At the August 25 Alachua County Commission meeting, the board approved the first step for the 2,750-home Everlee Farmstead Community development and asked the regional Water Districts to increase water use restrictions. The post 2,750-home Everlee Farmstead Community clears first hurdle appeared first on Alachua Chron
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Brent Key’s cryptic response shows Florida’s Georgia Tech raid still stings

Georgia Tech’s Brent Key appears to take a shot at new Florida center Harrison Moore
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UF professor, composer discusses impact of Dolly Parton

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - As the world continues to mourn the death of country music star, entrepreneur and philanthropist Dolly Parton, a University of Florida associate professor shared about her life and impact on the music industry. Parton died Tuesday at the age of 80, surrounded by loved ones at...
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AREY Group breaks ground on Enclave at Marston

Enclave at Marston will feature 75 single-family rental homes, along with eight garage buildings, EV chargers, a clubhouse, and a swimming pool. The post AREY Group breaks ground on Enclave at Marston appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
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Jalen Brewster ends any Florida flip hopes, but Jon Sumrall was likely ready for...

There was hope that Brewster would take in a game at the Swamp and possibly reconsider, but it also felt like Sumrall had conceded that it wasn't happening and was moving on.
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‘Can get pretty intense’: Florida Forest Service shows off aircraft fleet helping during wildfires

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Florida Forest Service officials say their fleet of aircraft played an important role in fighting wildfires in North Central Florida this spring. As fires burn out west, Forest Service officials want people to know how important these resources are. Pilots serve as eyes in the sky.
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Gainesville man arrested for pointing gun at drive-thru employee

Jesse Matthew Lyles, 41, was arrested yesterday for allegedly pointing a gun at a Taco Bell drive-thru employee after she said she didn't know what a ramekin was. The post Gainesville man arrested for pointing gun at drive-thru employee appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
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FDOT to host public meetings Sept. 1-2 for proposed improvements on University Avenue

An in-person meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, at the Matheson History Museum located at 513 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601. An open house will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m., followed by a presentation and public comment period at 6 p.m. The post FDOT to host public meetings Sept. 1-2 for propo
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Newberry approves Norfleet’s CountryWay II 500-home development

The Newberry City Commission approved rezoning for Norfleet Construction's 500-home CountryWay II development on a 160-acre site adjacent to CountryWay TownSquare. CountryWay II's development can include up to 636 units with a minimum 3,500 square foot lot size and will have a new collector road to State Road 26. The..

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