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With Valentine's Day approaching, Operation Senior Shield warns that not every message of affection is genuine, especially from a new acquaintance who asks for money. The post Operation Senior Shield warns about romance scams appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

We spoke to Hail Florida Hail and the vibe is clear. Florida fans are still angry about Denzel Aberdeen's exit and they plan to let him hear it.

Longtime Gainesville Civil Rights Movement activist and community leader Rosa B. Williams, 92, died on Thursday, the city announced. Williams was born in 1933 and started her career of activism during the Civil Rights Movement. The city said she uncovered discriminatory hiring practices by applying for jobs with...

After a frustrating road loss to Florida, Mark Pope told Tom Leach that he made mistakes with the defensive matchups, but he refused to elaborate.

They’re the rarely recognized heroes at the traffic intersections every morning and afternoon keeping children safe near schools: crossing guards. The crossing guards say the role fills them with purpose. “This is one of the most rewarding jobs of my life,” said Cassandra Scott, 66. She couldn’t sit...

Kaheem Naquaun Smith, 33, was arrested yesterday after allegedly entering a former girlfriend's apartment without being invited and then destroying and stealing her security cameras. The post High Springs man arrested for burglary, theft, and property damage appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Frandreka Deltrice Woods, 32, was arrested yesterday after allegedly cutting a man with scissors. The post Woman arrested for cutting man with scissors appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

GAINEVILLE, Fla. - One person has been detained following a shooting inside a Gainesville mall on Saturday, according to deputies with the Alachua County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said they responded out to Oaks Mall on Saturday afternoon following reports that shots were fired inside the building. Law enforcement...

Ocean Buffet, a popular all-you-can-eat restaurant in Marion County, FL, received 21 violations during a Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) restaurant health inspection conducted on February 9, 2026, according to recently released Florida food inspection reports.

ALACHUA, Florida - A 76-year-old golf instructor from Alachua has been arrested for inappropriate contact with minors at a local golf course, according to the Alachua Police Department. On August 29, 2025, the department was alerted to an incident at Turkey Creek Golf Course, located at 11400 Turkey Creek Boulevard,...