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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Concerns are growing over overcrowding and euthanasia practices at Alachua County Animal Services, as residents call for faster progress on a long-promised new shelter and greater community involvement. Pamela Blasetti, a former volunteer at Alachua County Animal Services and concerned...

After Jon Sumrall took over at Florida, the big question was whether DJ Lagway would remain the Gators’ quarterback. However, On3 reported Dec. 15 that Lagway was entering the portal, and Sumrall addressed that decision. Sumrall reflected on both his evaluations and conversations with Lagway after taking the Florida...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County commissioner Anna Prizzia is asking the sheriff’s office to stop posting mugshots on social media of people who haven’t been convicted. Prizzia says posting mugshots on Facebook creates a “Shaming campaign.”. Commissioner Ken Cornell argued sheriff’s officials only aim to...

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will roll into the area for stops on Friday, Jan. 9, in Gainesville and Saturday, Jan. 10, in Alachua. The first event will take place from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday at Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention (811 S. Main St.) in Gainesville. The...

At the January 6 Alachua County Commission Special Meeting, the board considered simplifying the review process for certain small development requests and voted 4-1 to send a Chair letter to Alachua County Sheriff Chad Scott, asking the agency to stop posting mugshots of non-convicted defendants on social media. The...

A 27-acre horse farm with several upgrades, including a professional riding arena, multiple paddocks, a heated saltwater pool, and a solar power system with a Tesla battery backup, was just sold this week for $6.1 million, more than quadrupling its sales price from 2020. Located at 12203 NW 35th Street,...

The Gainesville MTPO approved two pedestrian crosswalks on US 441 near University Avenue to enhance safety on NW 13th Street. The crosswalks are in a high-risk area where 80% of severe crashes happen, with 27,000 daily vehicle trips reported in 2024. The project includes a raised crosswalk and potential median...

Gainesville Police Department officers arrested Noah Algot Oscarson, 46, Sunday evening and charged him with two counts of battery, one being a felony due to the victim being elderly. Oscarson reportedly became upset with the female victim over her pet dog that lives on their property. According to the arrest...

Lekesha Marshuan Grant, 45, was arrested yesterday for aggravated battery on a person over 65 after allegedly intentionally hitting his vehicle with her car. The post Gainesville woman charged with intentionally backing her car into elderly victim’s vehicle appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Previewing a critical early SEC matchup between Florida and Georgia as both teams hunt for important wins early in league play.