Trenton teen arrested after pointing gun at, punching woman
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Gainesville police arrested a man early Saturday morning after he allegedly pointed a firearm at a woman and punched her in the face. Police say Tristin Miller, 19, of Trenton, was at the victim’s apartment on Southwest 20th Avenue attempting to beat up her boyfriend.
Ocala man arrested after I-75 pursuit that temporarily closed two lanes on interstate
John Todd Reed, 38, of Ocala, was arrested yesterday on I-75 after allegedly fleeing from Sarasota to Alachua County; an Alachua County Sheriff's Deputy deployed stop sticks that caused Reed to lose control of his vehicle and crash into a guardrail, closing two lanes of northbound I-75. The post Ocala man arrested...
Gainesville commission agrees to utility bond documents with reluctance
The Gainesville City Commission unanimously approved $150 million in new debt and over $350 million in refinancing for GRU infrastructure projects and debt reduction. GRU's 2024 Integrated Resource Plan is incomplete, causing concern among commissioners about expensive asset refurbishment and long-term costs. The...
Gainesville teenager pleads guilty to firearm possession with removed serial number
GAINESVILLE, Florida - Devon Oliver, an 18-year-old from Gainesville, has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm with a removed serial number, according to a press release from the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Florida. Court documents reveal that on October 22, 2025, Oliver was riding...
Archer Community Center, City Hall fates up in the air
The Archer Community Center's future is uncertain as citizens and county officials urge the city to decide on relocating City Hall there or selling it. The city considers moving city hall to the community center or consolidating spaces due to a $400,000 estimated cost to update the current City Hall.
Eight new pickleball courts open at Tom Petty Park in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -Eight new pickleball courts are now open to the public at Tom Petty Park as part of a $2.6 million renovation project. Tennis courts also reopened with a new shade canopy. The renovations include new seating areas, LED lighting, a multipurpose trail and additional shade structures. “Tom...
FDOT announces multiple lane and road closures planned for North-Central Florida this week
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Drivers across North-Central Florida should plan for delays as the Florida Department of Transportation announces multiple road and lane closures from Feb. 21 through Feb. 27. Below you can find the latest information on anticipated lane closures for the upcoming week. Alachua County:. East...
City of Gainesville invites families to 2026 Summer Blitz
Summer Blitz 2026, March 7 at the MLK Multipurpose Center, is an opportunity for families to explore local offerings and register for summer programs on the spot. The post City of Gainesville invites families to 2026 Summer Blitz appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
‘It’s good to be back’: Gainesville city commissioner James Ingle returns after brain surgery
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Gainesville City Commissioner James Ingle is back at work. Ingle underwent brain surgery last month, saying doctors had to remove a remaining piece of a brain tumor. He’s been away from city duties since then. Ingle returned to the commission Thursday morning.
GRU and Gainesville leaders to honor transactional agreements, regardless of control
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Gainesville and GRU leaders are agreeing to honor the utility’s financial agreements no matter who ends up in control. On Thursday, city leaders agreed to honor contracts, loans, bonds and other transactions with GRU’s financial partners, even if judges decide to give back control of the...
