Gainesville mom arrested after child suffers head injury
Caitlin Ann Maloney, 37, was arrested yesterday for allegedly knocking over her daughter's stroller, causing a head injury, while she was intoxicated. The post Gainesville mom arrested after child suffers head injury appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Woman arrested at RaceTrac after alleged attack on boyfriend who tried to call his...
A Summerfield woman was arrested on a battery charge following an altercation with her boyfriend, who was trying to call his mother. Ruth Ann-Marie Fieselman, 34, was taken into custody late Monday night by deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred at the RaceTrac gas station and convenien
‘Prices are skyrocketing on everything’ | Florida’s rising costs create added pressure for rural...
Corrie Hachman loves living among the springs and vast fields of greenery in Gilchrist County. However, rising fuel prices have her worried about the community and her family. Watching those around her struggle to manage living costs, she’s become more aware of grocery store deals. “It is becoming harder...
Remembering Lois Forte, former Newberry city commissioner
NEWBERRY, Fla. (WCJB) - Newberry leaders are remembering a longtime Newberry city commissioner, Lois Forte. Officials confirmed Forte passed on June 13 at the age of 85. She served as a city commissioner for 22 years. Those close to Forte say her heart and passion were dedicated to serve the citizens of Newberry.
Celebrating 75 years: Ward’s Supermarket shares secret ingredient to success
Ward's Supermarket in Gainesville has thrived for 75 years due to its family-owned legacy, personalized service, and fresh local products including homemade sausage. The store expanded in 1991 to NW 23rd Avenue, incorporating natural whole foods and employs 93 workers, standing as a rare family-owned grocer in Alachua
Fun things to do this weekend in Gainesville and Alachua County
THIS WEEK 'Exit Laughing': High Springs Playhouse will present “Exit Laughing” through June 28. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. The comedy follows three longtime friends who “borrow” their late bridge partner’s ashes for one final game, leading to an unexpectedly wild n
Local Business Leaders Learn About AI at Conference Luncheon
Business leaders from across the area gathered today for a conference luncheon hosted by TV20 and Gray Media to explore the growing role of artificial intelligence in the workplace.
Newberry Community School Board approves $5.9M operating budget for 2026-27
Newberry Community School Board approved a $5.9 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year based on 520 full-time students. Most budget funds cover instruction, with $3.1 million allocated to salaries, benefits, and educational materials. The board accepted a quote to reprogram school radios and postponed officer elect
School Board decides against building a stadium at Citizens Field, asks for more options
At the June 16 School Board of Alachua County meeting, the board approved a list of principal transfers and voted 4-1 to ask staff to bring back other options for stadiums after deciding against building a new stadium at Citizens Field. The post School Board decides against building a stadium at Citizens Field, asks f
Homeless woman arrested for battering man and police officer in Midtown area
Carlyann Lampkin, 44, was arrested early this morning for allegedly throwing a liquid on a man in the Midtown area and then kicking an officer after she was arrested. The post Homeless woman arrested for battering man and police officer in Midtown area appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

















