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At about 9:31 p.m. on August 19, crews responded to a fire in the Longleaf neighborhood, believed to have been caused by a lightning strike associated with a strong thunderstorm that moved through the area. The post Crews respond to residential fire caused by lightning strike appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Glanzer Realty sold its historic downtown Newberry office to State Farm agent Ruz Ogra after 17 years, citing the shift to online real estate services. Ruz Ogra will open Newberry's first State Farm office in the building and continue community programs like the Little Free Pantry started by Glanzer Realty.

Evan Pryor could be Florida’s most overlooked offensive weapon in 2026

Charge(s): (IN HOUSE) LARC: PETIT THEFT MERCH/ FARM/ TRANSIT $100-$750; BURGLARY UNOCCUPIED CONVEYANCE UNARMED. The booking report is provided by the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Department of the Jail. This information is public record and copied directly from the log. Mugshots are included when available. The char

DaMorie Lamontay Miles, 20, has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for one count of possession with intent to distribute marijuana and one count of possession of a machine gun conversion device. The post Gainesville felon sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for drug and gun crimes appeared first on Ala

P.K. Yonge ranks as the No. 1 high school in north central Florida, No. 49 among 1,267 Florida public high schools, and No. 655 nationally among 17,945 high schools. The post P.K. Yonge ranks as top public high school in North Central Florida appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - University of Florida Police Officers arrested Stephon Coney, 29, after a loaded handgun and over a pound of marijuana were found in a bathroom Tuesday. Officers said they responded to a call that Coney was seen reentering a unisex bathroom in Little Hall, after they had...

Richard David Hunnicutt Jr., 53, was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing money from his former employer after he was fired for stealing tips. The post Former employee arrested for stealing from restaurant appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Sumrall sees progress from Florida’s offensive line, but tackle concerns linger

The Alachua County Victim Services and Rape Crisis Center is seeking caring and compassionate individuals interested in becoming volunteer helpline counselors. The center’s fall volunteer training program begins Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, and runs for seven weeks, with training sessions held every Tuesday and Thursday thr