Deputies search for witnesses to deadly Dollar General stabbing in Putam County
Sheriff’s office officials say two boys were in the parking lot of the store in Fruitland on Nov. 14 when Lemar Beasley, 54, stabbed Cheyenne Kastens, 36.
Upcoming meetings for the City of Gainesville
City of Gainesville meetings for the week of November 24-30, 2025 The post Upcoming meetings for the City of Gainesville appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Urban Meyer returning to Gainesville ignites a massive Gator buzz
Urban Meyer is coming home to Gainesville this weekend for Florida’s matchup against rival Tennesse; but could it mean more? Of course there’s the speculation b
Application for Paynes Prairie development withdrawn
An application for a controversial development along the edge of Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park has been withdrawn. The post Application for Paynes Prairie development withdrawn appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Military Helicopter Lands and Takes Off at Shands
Recently, a large and loud military helicopter was seen landing and taking off at Shands. This unusual sight sparked curiosity among the locals, with many wondering if this was a test run or something more.
Man Sentenced to 90 Days in Jail for DUI, Hit and Run, Attempting to...
Wade Hyde, 59, was sentenced 90 days in jail Wednesday following a no contest plea and conviction of three misdemeanors, driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol, drug possession and leaving the scene of a crash, in addition to two felony bribery charges. Facing a maximum sentence of 31 years...
Gainesville man sentenced to federal prison for possession of a machine gun
Jaquan Calhoun, 21, who is a member of a gang, would routinely post images and videos of himself with firearms on social media, including multiple videos of himself shooting machine guns. The post Gainesville man sentenced to federal prison for possession of a machine gun appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Rabies alert issued for Alachua County
The Florida Department of Health is issuing a rabies alert in Alachua County in response to a confirmed case of rabies in a stray kitten that was found in an area west of High Springs off of County Road 236 The post Rabies alert issued for Alachua County appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Alachua County notifies schools that street-facing banners violate County codes
Alachua County has notified Alachua County Public Schools that banners facing the street violate the County's sign codes. The post Alachua County notifies schools that street-facing banners violate County codes appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Gainesville woman arrested for burglary and theft
Stacie Nicole Edwards, 29, was arrested yesterday morning after allegedly forcibly entering a home, destroying surveillance cameras, and stealing items. The post Gainesville woman arrested for burglary and theft appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

















