Franson: Alachua County is showing no urgency in making changes at Animal Resources
Adele Franson writes that nothing has changed at Alachua County Animal Resources The post Franson: Alachua County is showing no urgency in making changes at Animal Resources appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Garrett: $30 million and our students still won’t have a field to call their...
Jenn Garrett asks citizens and the School Board to consider other options for stadiums instead of spending $30 million at Citizens Field The post Garrett: $30 million and our students still won’t have a field to call their own appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Homeless man on probation arrested for threatening to “shoot up” fast food restaurant
Timothy Javon Jordan, 34, was arrested early this morning after a manhunt for the suspect who allegedly pulled out a handgun in a Burger King and said, "I'm going to shoot up the place." The post Homeless man on probation arrested for threatening to “shoot up” fast food restaurant appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Marion Oaks landlord allegedly punches tenant, wields machete over name-calling
A landlord in Marion Oaks was arrested after he allegedly punched a tenant in the face and brandished a machete in their shared home during an argument over name-calling. On Tuesday, June 9, Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a home located on SW 173rd Place Road in reference to a physical altercation
Sarah Rockwell to represent part of North Central Florida in Florida School Boards Association
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCJB) - An Alachua County school board member is moving up in a state-wide education association. Sarah Rockwell has been named director of the Florida School Boards Association. The group meets with state lawmakers with the goal of passing laws related to education and school boards. Rockwell is...
SEC Rival Makes Things Very Difficult for Lane Kiffin to Recruit Nation’s No. 1...
LSU and Lane Kiffin thought flipping America’s No. 1 WR, Easton Royal, from Texas was a given. As a New Orleans native, Royal seemed primed for Louisiana, especially with a massive NIL offer that could make him the highest-paid 2027 recruit. But the Florida Gators crashed the party after a successful visit with Royal a
How one of Florida’s smallest towns built a big reputation for tourism
A chalk sign advertising Bond's Vintage Vault, a permanent storefront opened by a Gainesville resident to capitalize on the town's steady stream of tourism. Micanopy is not the average Florida tourist town. It does not have sandy beaches, thrilling theme parks, a gigantic skyline or Michelin-star restaurants. This tiny
Stop Pulling This “Weed” From Your Lawn
If you're getting ready to pull weeds from your lawn, you might want to reconsider. While pulling some weeds from your lawn can benefit your lawn's overall health and contribute to an aesthetically pleasing look, getting rid of some plants typically considered weeds can actually do more harm than good. Clover, for exam
SW 66th Street bridge over I-75 closing for 1 year to build higher, wider...
Beginning next week, the SW 66th Street bridge over Interstate 75 will be closed for approximately one year while crews demolish and replace the structure to help prevent future bridge strikes. Beginning next week, motorists in Marion County will face a major traffic shift as a frequently struck overpass over...
Crews respond to attic fire in condominium complex
Crews responded to a fire at Hailey Forest this afternoon and successfully contained the fire to the attic space of the home. The post Crews respond to attic fire in condominium complex appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

















