Gainesville FL

A Florida woman who poured diet Mountain Dew on her head in an attempt to corrupt potential DNA samples was sentenced this week for killing her elderly roommate. Maks murdered her roommate, Michael Cerasoli, 79, by beating him with a hammer and stabbing him with a knife, the Daytona Beach News-Journal reported.

FLORIDA – For 2024, Florida was listed among the top states in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. While the Sunshine State ranked No. 9 overall, it was the top state nationwide for “Education” and “Economy.”. In fact, it was the second year in...

Babyray Dean Booker, 39, was arrested yesterday for allegedly attacking a 70-year-old man after following the victim off of an RTS bus. The post Man on probation arrested for attacking elderly man at bus stop appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation has found several violations at restaurants in Marion County. State records show that over the past month, 122 inspections were conducted, with 70 meeting inspection standards on the first visit, and 52 establishments failed to pass on their first visit....

Floridians who want chicken that someone else prepares have numerous options. Florida's grocery stores sell fried, grilled, or rotisserie chicken. And there are restaurants like Chick-fil-A, KFC, Dave's Hot Chicken, and PDQ. However, there is one chain that is a little different - because it serves specialty, Korean...

Fans of TGI Fridays hoping to grab a bite to eat at the Gainesville restaurant on Sunday were greeted with an unfortunate note posted to its front doors. "Closed. We are sorry, unfortunately, this location has been permanently closed. We want to thank you for being our valued guests!" The restaurant had called 3075...

Florida pet parents looking to add a special furry friend to their family should meet Pepper, a lovable puppy currently under the care of Jack Jack's Pack Street Dog Rescue, based in Central Texas.

A resident of The Villages has been jailed without bond on drug charges. Catherine Ridley, 43, who lives in the Village of Fernandina, was in Marion County Court this past week to answer to a charge of driving while license suspended. She was sentenced to seven days already served in the Marion County Jail.

If you’ve been looking on the South Florida market for some time you are probably no stranger to the ‘cash buyers’ sale’. It’s a person who purchases a home without the help of a loan. A new report by Redfin shows that in 2024, 32.6%...

MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – A Little Torch Key man was arrested Friday afternoon for violating fishing regulations in the Florida Keys. 75-year-old Robert George Zalkus was apprehended at Boca Chica Beach for harvesting two queen conchs. Zalkus was diving for lobster from a kayak when his catch was inspected. Harvesting...