Construction of downtown Gainesville’s The Streatery hits major milestone
The Streatery in downtown Gainesville has begun brick paver installation with the first phase on SW Second Street set to reopen by end of June. The $4.5 million project will create a pedestrian corridor on SW First Avenue featuring lighting, landscaping, and seating by October completion. Construction of The Streatery.
Ocala property with childcare center sold for $2.78 million
An Ocala commercial property that operates as an early childhood learning center has officially changed hands in a multi-million dollar real estate transaction. According to public records filed with the Marion County Clerk of Courts, the property located at 2441 W Silver Springs Blvd was sold for $2,789,943.72. The fr
Two crashes, brush fire slowing I-75 in Marion County
Motorists traveling on Interstate 75 through Marion County are facing heavy delays this afternoon following a pair of traffic accidents and a nearby brush fire that have caused congestion. According to active incident reports from the Florida Department of Transportation and local emergency services, multiple disruptio
Florida Department of Corrections launches mobile probation unit in Marion County
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - State corrections officials unveiled a new mobile probation unit in Marion County today during a ribbon-cutting ceremony aimed at expanding access to supervision services and reducing transportation barriers for individuals on probation. The Florida Department of Corrections introduced the Circuit
Ocala man accused of burglarizing vehicles at Wawa, Circle K
An Ocala man suspected of breaking into vehicles at two local gas stations is facing additional charges after cocaine and marijuana were found inside his SUV during a traffic stop. On Sunday, June 7, Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Wawa located at 5200 S Pine Avenue in...
Teen Arrested on Juvenile Warrant in Marion County Battery Case
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – A 17-year-old Marion County resident was arrested shortly after midnight June 16 after deputies served a juvenile capias warrant related to a battery charge stemming from a domestic disturbance investigation earlier this month. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Michael
Pair arrested after Hawthorne shooting
Anthony Lee Watson Sr., 65, and Jimmy Lee Floyd Jr., 37, were arrested yesterday after Floyd allegedly punched Watson over an unpaid debt and Watson allegedly shot at Floyd after walking away. The post Pair arrested after Hawthorne shooting appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Gainesville man indicted on hate crime charge for attempting mass shooting at AIPAC office,...
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The U.S. Department of Justice has secured an indictment against a Gainesville man accused of attempting to commit a mass shooting targeting Jewish victims just before Christmas last year. Authorities announced on Thursday that a grand jury in the Southern District of Florida indicted Forrest
Alachua County Tax Collector’s Office receives 2026 Sterling Sustained Excellence Award
The Sterling Council has announced that the Alachua County Tax Collector’s Office, led by Tax Collector John Power, has been awarded the 2026 Sterling Sustained Excellence Award, recognizing the organization as one of the highest-performing public agencies in Florida and the Southeast. The post Alachua County Tax Coll
Summerfield man allegedly attacks ex-girlfriend with help from his sister
A Summerfield man and his sister landed behind bars after they allegedly teamed up to attack the man’s ex-girlfriend. Hercilio Caraballo Jr., 53, and his sister, Idaliz Caraballo, 52, were arrested Tuesday afternoon by deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office following the violent altercation. According to the.

















