Man accused of forcing way into elderly woman’s Silver Springs home
A 29-year-old Ocala man is facing burglary and battery charges after allegedly pushing an elderly woman and forcing his way into her Silver Springs home. On Monday, March 9, a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a home located on NE 2nd Loop in Silver Springs in reference to a suspicious person in the...
Marion County, FL, 50 restaurants with the most inspection violations in February 2026
Florida health and food inspectors in Marion County had a busy month as they conducted 133 total inspections in February 2026. While 77 establishments passed their initial visits, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation revealed that 56 failed to meet standards on the first try. According to...
Cops Hunt Keystone Heights Woman Tagged In Fugitive Friday Alert
Clay County deputies are asking the public to keep an eye out for a Keystone Heights woman spotlighted in the sheriff’s weekly fugitive roundup, after authorities said she is wanted on a domestic aggravated-assault charge involving a deadly weapon. Investigators have identified the suspect as 44-year-old Jasmine...
AAA: Fatal hit-and-run crashes reach record high
Imagine you’re crossing the street when everything goes dark. When you come to, you’re lying in the road, in pain, unsure what happened—except for the red taillights disappearing into the night. No driver. No help. No one calls 911. Scenes like this are becoming increasingly common. New...
Wildflowers Music and Dance Festival kicks off in Melrose
Since its announced start date, this has become a hot topic for residents as many feel that their county failed them for letting this festival happen.
Florida Handles Kentucky, Earns 12th Quad 1 Win
Mackenzie Brooks discusses Bracketology and the Kentucky vs. Florida showdown.
Community celebrates life and legacy of Gainesville leader Rosa B. Williams
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Friends, family and community leaders gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of longtime community leader and activist Rosa B. Williams. The celebration lasted nearly two hours as loved ones shared stories and memories about Williams’ impact on the community. Williams’ niece, Terri Bailey,...
Locally-Founded Pizza Chain Piesanos Celebrates ‘Pi Day’ with Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser
GAINESVILLE, FL (352today.com) – Piesanos, the stone-fired pizzeria founded in Gainesville in 2009 and “the only Italian restaurant in Florida with nearly 20 years perfecting granite stone-fired pizza,” is celebrating Pi Day (3.14, get it?) on Saturday, March 14, 2026, by offering even more than a delicious pie.
Firefighters respond to attic fire
The fire was contained to the attic, and there were no injuries. The post Firefighters respond to attic fire appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Newberry man arrested for shoplifting and firearm possession
Kobe Deon Delima, 23, was arrested yesterday after allegedly fleeing from deputies who were investigating a report of shoplifting and noticed a possible firearm in his pants. The post Newberry man arrested for shoplifting and firearm possession appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

















