Humane Society of North Central Florida Pets: Kimba, Tankie, and Tea
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Let’s take a look at some adorable adoptable animals from the Humane Society of North Central Florida looking for their new loving homes. Kimba is a bright eyed dog, who is a little shy, but comes right out of his shell full of personality when he warms up.
Spring break food distribution event slated for Saturday
A spring break food distribution event will take place at Irby Elementary School in Alachua on Saturday, March 14. The event, open to families in Alachua County, will start at 9 a.m. at 13505 NW 140th St. in Alachua and will remain open until all the food is gone. “God...
Cold Hardy Avocados Offering New Promise for Florida Growers
The significant cold snap of January 2026, which sent temperatures plunging across the Sunshine State, has become the optimal testing grounds for University of Florida scientists developing new cold-hardy avocados. The chill underscored just how valuable this research is and demonstrated that several UF/IFAS-bred...
8 Florida Small-Town Restaurants That Quietly Serve Some Of The Best Food Around
Florida is famous for its beaches and theme parks, but some of its best-kept secrets are tucked away in small towns you might drive right past. Hidden along back roads and quiet main streets, these local restaurants serve up food that rivals anything you’d find in a big city.
Alachua County Animal Resources is under investigation after a whistleblower complaint
The Alachua County Attorney’s Office launched an investigation into Alachua County Animal Resources after a former employee emailed a 15-page complaint detailing allegations of mismanagement and animal neglect. The complaint, written by Anthony Friedell, a former Outreach Coordinator at Alachua County Animal...
Interlachen man arrested for forcing his way onto bus
Jeffrey James Smith, 60, of Interlachen, was arrested yesterday after allegedly forcing his way onto a bus, yelling at the driver, and refusing to get off. The post Interlachen man arrested for forcing his way onto bus appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Man on Probation for Gun Charge Arrested for Domestic Violence
Gainesville Police Department officers arrested Gregory Tyrone Hill, 35, on Monday and charged him with misdemeanor domestic battery, felony property damage, robbery by sudden snatching (felony) and hindering police communications (felony). According to the arrest report, Hill was agitated with the victim and punched...
Shands Physician Arrested for Battery
Gainesville Police Department (GPD) officers arrested Dr. Blake Thomas Edwards, 33, on Monday and charged him with misdemeanor battery. According to the arrest report, the victim was attempting to purchase a fan from Edwards after seeing a post advertising the item for sale. The arrest report states Edwards "invited...
Florida man jailed after allegedly threatening car wash employees with ax
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (TCN) -- A man is in jail after allegedly threatening the employees of a car wash with an ax. According to WCJB, 36-year-old Bryce Thayer arrived at the Tidal Wave Car Wash right at closing time. He was turned away and allegedly became agitated, threatening staff members with an ax.
Williams Elementary closure: Descendant of namesake concerned over Alachua County school rezoning
Four Alachua County elementary schools are at risk of closure under a proposed rezoning plan set for a vote Thursday.

















