‘Country Clash: Battle of Bands’ returns to Williston on Saturday
The 2026 Country Clash: Battle of the Bands will take place on Feb. 21 at Homestead Park in Williston from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a $1,000 cash prize for the winner. The event features live music, a beer and wine bar, axe throwing, Fat G's BBQ, 9-hole mini golf, and a live radio broadcast by Becky Dee from 106.9 FM.
Eastside student wins spot in International Science and Engineering Fair
Pranav Mannam, a 10th grader at Eastside High, won Best in Show at the Alachua Regional Science and Engineering Fair. Mannam earned a spot in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in May and the State Fair from March 31-April 2. The regional fair had 80 projects submitted and...
Animal advocates seek state investigation into Union County Animal Control; ‘this is unacceptable’
More than 50 animal advocates representing a dozen rescue groups across Florida are asking state leaders to review operations at Union County Animal Control, alleging a pattern of neglect, poor oversight and statutory violations, claims county officials strongly deny.
A look at proposed zoning changes for Alachua County Public Schools
(Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct an inaccuracy. Loften High School is not closing under any of the proposed rezoning drafts.) Several schools may shut down next school year as Alachua County Public Schools moves ahead with long-delayed rezoning plans. The district released three proposed...
GRU authority cautions higher utility rates if city denies new resolution
The Gainesville Regional Utilities authority board unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday clarifying that the board’s CEO and Chief Financial Officer can negotiate and carry out financial arrangements. Now, the resolution is at the discretion of the Gainesville City Commission. If rejected, the board warned...
Rehabilitated bald eagle released
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A bald eagle was released on Thursday after Gainesville police rescued the bird from a dumpster this month. Officers say the eagle was recovering at the Nature World Wildlife Rescue Sanctuary in Citrus County over the past few weeks. She was found injured near the Jiffy...
City seeks $26M HUD grant to rejuvenate east Gainesville neighborhoods
Gainesville city commissioners voted unanimously for the Gainesville Housing Authority and the city to pursue a Choice Neighborhoods Implementation grant of up to $26 million to redevelop Lake Terrace Apartments and revitalize the surrounding East University Choice Neighborhood area. Calling it a new day in east...
The Underrated City In Florida To Retire On A Monthly Budget Of $1,600 Or...
If retirement planning has you convinced that Florida living requires either a generous pension or a willingness to eat cat food, Lake City would like to introduce you to a different reality. This North Florida gem proves that retiring comfortably in the Sunshine State doesn’t require winning the lottery or...
Pair arrested for battery on deputies who refused to remove juvenile from their home
Chanda Demetria Lorick, 40, and Major Wilfork III, 44, were arrested last night after allegedly battering deputies who responded to Wilfork's report of a burglary. The post Pair arrested for battery on deputies who refused to remove juvenile from their home appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Gainesville man arrested for racking his gun as a neighbor walked by
Christopher Xavier Tyson, 50, was arrested early this morning for allegedly racking his gun as a neighbor walked by, causing the neighbor to fear for his safety. The post Gainesville man arrested for racking his gun as a neighbor walked by appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
