Alachua County, FL, Phoenix Super Food Store convenience store was found with over 30...
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Phoenix Super Food Store in southwest Gainesville was cited for 35 separate violations after a routine inspection by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, records show.
Woman with drugs arrested after found in house for sale in Summerfield
A Summerfield woman who was found trespassing in a house for sale received additional charges for drugs found on person. Deputies responded to a burglary, later found to involve 27-year-old Vanessa Michelle Villanueva, in the 9000 block of SE 164th Place, Summerfield, at 11 p.m. Thursday, according to an arrest...
No bail for woman, 28, accused of DUI manslaughter
At her first appearance hearing held the morning of Aug. 17 at the Marion County Jail in front of Circuit Judge Timothy McCourt, a somber looking Amber Noelle Sacks was told she would be held without bail because she was on probation and the new crime was accused of committing — DUI manslaughter — was serious. During...
Suspects involved in Miami robbery, stopped in Alachua County
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Suspects involved in a Miami-Dade county burglary was stopped in Alachua County. Seth Bradford, 20, and Robert Cormier, 28, were stopped by Florida Highway Patrol Officers near mile marker 387 heading northbound on Interstate 75. According to the Florida Highway Patrol report, officers were...
Grieving mom pushes for mandatory toxicology tests after son’s death
In the crash that killed Clayton, he was drug tested as part of his autopsy but the other driver, who has convictions for selling and possessing cocaine, walked away.
Deputy recognizes and stops wanted man in brother’s vehicle at gas station
A Summerfield man was arrested after a deputy recognized him as having a suspended license and several warrants. A deputy noticed a black 2005 Chevy utility vehicle sitting next to him at a red light in Summerfield around 8:35 p.m. Wednesday, according to an arrest report from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. He...
Gainesville’s rainbow crosswalks are gone. For some, pride still perseveres.
Walking across the colors of the rainbow is no longer an option in downtown Gainesville. The city began removing the first bricks of its rainbow crosswalk on Northeast First Avenue a little after 8 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 25. The removal process was handled with care, Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward said, as the city...
New K-9 teams join Marion County Sheriff’s Office
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office celebrated the addition of its newest K-9 handlers and K-9 partners to its force this week, with several of the dogs specializing in narcotics detection and one in explosives. On Wednesday, MCSO held a graduation ceremony for the group. The event culminated hundreds of...
Conestogas will close on August 29 for kitchen renovation
Conestogas Restaurant will be closed for kitchen remodeling from August 29 to about September 12. The post Conestogas will close on August 29 for kitchen renovation appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Gainesville man arrested for breaking window of vehicle, stealing wallet, and using credit cards...
Ethan Van Young Jr., 33, was arrested yesterday for allegedly breaking the window of a car, stealing the victim's wallet, and using her credit cards to buy video game controllers. The post Gainesville man arrested for breaking window of vehicle, stealing wallet, and using credit cards to buy video game controllers...
