Friends and family gathered at Lake DeSoto to remember Mya Raulerson
Friends and family gathered at Lake DeSoto Friday night for a vigil remembering 16-year-old Mya Raulerson, one of three people killed in a hit-and-run crash last weekend.
Urban Meyer Reflects on His Regrets Leaving Florida
Segment Spotlight: Quick Hits From The Bobby Carpenter Show. Urban Meyer Discusses Regrets and Legacy Post-Florida. In a recent interview with High Top Sports, Urban Meyer expressed that one of his few coaching career regrets was leaving Florida. Despite this personal lament, the move opened up significant opportunitie
Florida Gators True Freshman KJ Ford WILL Play Under Jon Sumrall in 2026
Could defensive phenom KJ Ford and versatile playmaker Justin Williams reshape Jon Sumrall’s depth chart in Gainesville?
Gainesville to unveil new GFR fire engine
Neighbors are invited to attend a dedication ceremony on August 27 at GFR Station 4 for the City's newest firetruck The post Gainesville to unveil new GFR fire engine appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
UF/IFAS builds second teaching forest with 2,660-acre Gainesville land purchase
The University of Florida purchased 2,660 acres called Hickory Sink Forest to create a new teaching forest for its School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences in 2025. Land manager Cully Lord began infrastructure work in June 2026 including fire breaks and fencing removal to transform the habitat with prescribe
Archer split over proposed $90,000 City Manager salary
Archer commissioners remained divided Thursday over whether the City can afford to make City Manager Donald Barber a full-time employee at a $90,000 salary plus benefits, leaving his employment terms unresolved. The post Archer split over proposed $90,000 City Manager salary appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
New 287-acre nature preserve opens in Alachua County
MELROSE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County officials held a ribbon-cutting Friday morning for Black Lake Preserve, a new 287-acre nature preserve. The preserve is located just south of Lake Santa Fe. It was acquired by the Alachua County Forever Program in 2020 for a little more than $2 million using the Wild Spaces Public
Bazaar47 takes over Downtown Gainesville for Grand Opening this weekend
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A new third space and event venue is opening in Downtown Gainesville this weekend. Bazaar47 officially opens its doors to the public on Aug. 22 and is hosting a block party to celebrate. While Bazaar47 might be a new name, the space is not. Bazaar47 was...
Gainesville man arrested for breaking into Ironwood Golf Course shop
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Officers arrested a man accused of breaking into Ironwood Golf Course on Thursday night. Gainesville Police Department officers arrested Steven Hardwick, 66, on charges of burglary and property damage in connection with a break-in at Ironwood Golf Course on Northeast 39th Avenue. When officer
UF putting aside $40 million for faculty and staff raises
Dr. Stuart Bell announced today UF is setting aside millions of dollars for merit-based raises for faculty and staff.

















