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...
Gainesville plans to finalize comments and comprehensive plan by early 2026
Gainesville plans to finalize and submit its comprehensive ImagineGNV plan to the state by April 2026, allowing for a possible short delay if needed. Community feedback was primarily gathered in 2021, with the City Plan Board discussing the plan next week before a January 22 commission review meeting. Following up...
Alachua County, FL – Traffic Alert: Crash With Injuries on SW Williston Rd.
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Gainesville, FL – Deputies and Fire Rescue crews are responding to a traffic crash with injuries Thursday morning at the intersection of SW Williston Road and SW 41st Boulevard, according to the Alachua...
Homeless man arrested for displaying gun at downtown library
Jermine Leon Daniels, 41, was arrested yesterday for allegedly displaying a pistol at the downtown library on November 7. The post Homeless man arrested for displaying gun at downtown library appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
NTSB: Plane showed no problems on earlier flight before Keystone Heights crash that killed...
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, Fla. – News4JAX obtained the preliminary accident report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) detailing the events leading to the crash that killed a beloved stunt pilot. According to the NTSB, the owner of the single-seat EA-330 and other pilots, including 46-year-old Warren...
Air Quality Alerts: Thousands Advised to Stay Inside in Florida, Georgia, and Oregon
Residents in parts of Florida, Georgia, and Oregon are dealing with potentially unhealthy air pollution early Friday, according to AirNow’s live map. The map highlights a pocket of fine particle (PM2.5) pollution in the “very unhealthy” Air Quality Index (AQI) range across northern Florida, affecting towns such as...
Defunct Ocala: How Glen Springs Slipped From Gainesville Icon to Hidden Ruin
GAINESVILLE, FL (352today.com) – Once a shining gem among North Florida’s natural springs, Glen Springs was for decades a local hub for swimming, summer escapes and community gatherings. Today, what remains is a quiet ravine, overgrown pools and a murky echo of what once was. An historic swimming...

















