Electrical Training Alliance of Gainesville offers path for aspiring electricians
The Electrical Training Alliance of Gainesville offers a state-registered, four-year apprenticeship that combines paid on-the-job training with free classroom instruction. Apprentices complete over 8,000 hours of work training and 720 hours of classroom instruction, earning wages based on a percentage of the...
Please install a traffic light at this ‘extremely dangerous’ intersection on U.S. 301
In the past year, a new Dollar General popped up across U.S. Highway 301 from NE 175th Street Road. Since then, there have been multiple vehicle collisions at this intersection, just as there were prior to this new building. I was told there would be a survey crew looking at...
Robber takes stand in deadly Gainesville home invasion trial
One of the men already sentenced in connection with a deadly home invasion in 2022 took the stand against the man accused of planning the whole home invasion, which led to the death of Dehalani Armstrong.
2 men arrested in Levy County after drug investigation
BRONSON, Fla. (WCJB) - Levy County Sheriff’s deputies say two men are in jail after a drug investigation that lasted months. Authorities say they were investigating Trevor Stewart, 29, for illegal drug activity for several months before his arrest on Tuesday in Bronson. Deputies found more than 5,000 grams...
CFO Blaise Ingoglia returns over $55 million in unclaimed property in November
Today, CFO Blaise Ingoglia reported over $55 million in unclaimed property returned to Floridians in November, including $585,000 to Gainesville residents. The post CFO Blaise Ingoglia returns over $55 million in unclaimed property in November appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Man arrested after banging on stranger’s door and covering peephole, causing victim to fear...
Erin Deshawn Williams, 29, was arrested early this morning after allegedly banging on a stranger's door, covering her peephole, and shattering a liquor bottle on her door. The post Man arrested after banging on stranger’s door and covering peephole, causing victim to fear he would break down her door appeared first...
GPD asks for help in identifying suspects in Walmart shoplifting incident
Gainesville Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying four young women who are suspects in a shoplifting incident at the northwest Walmart on November 9. The post GPD asks for help in identifying suspects in Walmart shoplifting incident appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Florida freeze warnings ahead? See cold front forecast
Chilly holiday weather will arrive early for some Floridians tonight. A freeze warning is in effect for parts of southern Georgia to northern Florida from Thursday night and into Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service , along with a frost advisory in Jacksonville and Gainesville. Temperatures will...
Marion officials issuing final decision on new simulated weapons training facility
The Marion County Board of County Commissioners is set to issue a final decision on a proposed simulated munitions facility that would offer non-lethal simulations and training focused on personal protection. The request will be presented during the board’s monthly planning and zoning meeting on Monday, December 15....
Alachua County leaders discuss potential cultural arts center
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A proposal for a new cultural arts center in East Gainesville may be gaining momentum. In a joint meeting, Alachua County and Gainesville city commissioners expressed a willingness to take the next steps and continue discussions soon. City Commissioner Desmon Duncan Walker pushed for the...

















