Alachua County officials fund food-insecurity programs
Earlier in November, Alachua County commissioners approved $200,000 in funding to expand food distribution in the county.
Cane Boil & Fiddle Fest: A sweet tradition
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The Cane Boil and Fiddle Fest returns to Gainesville. In a world of instant everything, the Cane Boil and Fiddle Fest stands as a reminder that real flavor used to take time. “What we have is basically a festival like those that would have been held...
Gators Nation Pulls Unbelievable Move At The Swamp To Embarrass Billy Gonzales During Tennessee...
Gators fans go crazy amidst Tennessee game, and took off their shirts. The post Gators Nation Pulls Unbelievable Move At The Swamp To Embarrass Billy Gonzales During Tennessee Game originally published on Total Pro Sports .
Rabies Alert Issued for Area Near High Springs After Stray Kitten Tests Positive
The Florida Department of Health in Alachua County (DOH-Alachua) has issued a rabies alert. This follows confirmation of rabies in a stray kitten found west of High Springs, near County Road 236, on November 6, 2025. The alert will last for 60 days and covers an area in Alachua County bordered by NW County Road 236,...
Gainesville man arrested for firearm possession after Midtown shooting
Kenneth Ellis Wetherington, 59, was arrested last night and charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon after officers searched his apartment following a call about shots fired in the Midtown area. The post Gainesville man arrested for firearm possession after Midtown shooting appeared first on Alachua...
The Martians: A 17-year journey of friendship and fun in Gainesville
They call themselves “The Martians.” Not because they are from outer space. Not because they are astronauts, or former astronauts, or even astrophysicists. True, some of them may have a background in physics, chemistry or other sciences, but that has nothing to do with how they named themselves.
Homeless man arrested for stealing 64 cell phones from Metro PCS
Jonathan Edward Thomas, 32, has been arrested for his role in the theft of 64 cell phones from Metro PCS on November 18. Cebran Bill Kohn, 31, was previously arrested in connection with the same incident. The post Homeless man arrested for stealing 64 cell phones from Metro PCS appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Gainesville High School teacher suspended for giving student ‘Dictator’ award
Gainesville High School teacher Lauren Watts was suspended for giving a student a ‘Most Likely to Become a Dictator’ superlative after an investigation into her conduct found probable cause for disciplinary action. Watts received a one-day unpaid suspension and is required to complete sensitivity training. She was...
New Home Needed: Meet the Latest Adorable Puppies Up for Adoption in Gainesville, FL
Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near gainesville.
Gainesville mayor demands transparency from GRU Authority over legal expense deductions
Mayor Harvey Ward asked the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority Board for “full transparency” about money the board deducted from their annual transfer to the city for legal expenses, according to a letter sent on Friday.

















