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Kader'eon B. Manning, 16, has been charged as an adult in two cases involving firearms. The post 16-year-old on probation charged as an adult in two cases involving firearms appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

(This story was updated to accurately reflect the most current information) A three‑vehicle crash in southwest Marion County killed one person and injured two others March 11. Here’s what we know: Where did the crash happen? Near Stumpknockers along State Road 200, close to Southwest 137th Court and approximately 50...

Every day, we hear about Florida's shelters being overwhelmed. I can attest to that firsthand, having visited several rescues and shelters to provide snacks and treats to pets. Right now, a lovable Labradoodle and Goldendoodle mix puppy named Helios, located at Voices of Change Animal League (VOCAL), is waiting for...

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A couple says they lost nearly $30,000 after buying a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado on Facebook Marketplace that turned out to be stolen and had a fake title and vehicle identification number. Alexus Macblain and her husband, who used to flip vehicles, said they routinely buy...

Maya Imani Johnson, 21, an after-school employee at Rawlings Elementary, was arrested yesterday for allegedly pepper-spraying employees at a local store. The post Gainesville woman arrested for pepper-spraying store employees appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Ryan Undeen encourages parents in Alachua to speak up on March 12 The post Letter: Protect Alachua’s schools appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

The Alachua City Commission met Monday and discussed several subjects that will affect the city’s future. Decisions regarding the Alachua County School Board’s rezonings, a solar power purchase agreement, Cleather Hathcock Community Center’s construction plans, an annual budget increase and more were weighed. School...

The Florida Senate has approved a bill confirming state control of Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU), sending the measure to the governor after a 29-6 vote.

Melissa Walker joined the Children’s Trust of Alachua County board as the new Florida DCF representative after Cheryl Twombly retired in December 2025. The CTAC board unanimously approved its 2027-2030 strategic plan featuring four goals focused on health, education, safety, and capacity building. C Robinson...

BRADFORD COUNTY, Fla. — The Bradford County Sheriff's Office has shared a release warning pilots and drivers in Northeast Florida about possible GPS disruptions this week due to testing at Camp Blanding. According to a flight advisory released by the FAA, GPS interference testing is scheduled for March 10-13...