Man on pre-trial release arrested for selling drugs
Tamaris Lorenzo Roberson, 25, was arrested yesterday for selling drugs; at the time, he was on pre-trial release following a May arrest for selling drugs. The post Man on pre-trial release arrested for selling drugs appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Female Protective Society in Alachua County raising funds for building renovation
The oldest official Black women's organization in Alachua County is in the midst of a fundraising campaign to pay for renovations to its building. The Female Protective Society Lodge No. 10 at 12610 NW 39th Ave. is trying to raise $250,000 to add a new foyer to the front of its building, restrooms, a dressing area,...
‘Home for the Holidays’ adoption event on tap Saturday
The Humane Society of North Central Florida will host its “Home for the Holidays” adoption event on Saturday, Dec 13, in Gainesville. This event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 4205 NW 6th St. Give a deserving pet the greatest gift of all, a...
Santa Fe College to celebrate 1,068 graduates at fall commencement
A total of 1,068 students will graduate during Santa Fe College’s fall commencement ceremonies on Thursday and Friday. The Nurses Pinning is slated for 3 p.m. Thursday, while the ceremony for bachelor’s, associate of arts, associate of science, associate of applied science and certificates will take place at 3 p.m....
Winn-Dixie extends Family Meal Deal to Jan. 1
The deal, for Rewards customers, includes a 10-piece chicken meal, 6 biscuits, and 3 sides for $14.99 The post Winn-Dixie extends Family Meal Deal to Jan. 1 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Homeless man arrested for injuring two nurses
Benjamin Franklin Cunningham, 36, was arrested yesterday after allegedly injuring two nurses at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, spitting at a third person, and damaging a security door. The post Homeless man arrested for injuring two nurses appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Over 40 Dogs Rescued From Brutal Dogfighting Rings in Union County Raids
Authorities carried out a major joint operation in Union County on December 10, 2025, targeting two properties tied to an ongoing investigation into dogfighting, animal cruelty, and related criminal activity. The Union County Sheriff’s Office, working alongside the U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector...
Ocala man allegedly chases sister with machete after argument over spilled bathwater
An argument over a wet bathroom floor ended with an Ocala man’s arrest after he allegedly chased his sister inside their home while wielding a machete. A Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a local residence on Saturday, December 6, in reference to a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, the deputy made...
Alachua County makes 4 tweaks to land development code
Alachua County amended its land development code to allow up to 10 hens or ducks on parcels five acres or less within the urban cluster and adjusted poultry limits outside it. The county aligned with 2025 state laws by removing its farmworker housing policy and allowing certified recovery residences in multiple...
Gainesville county and city commissioners to discuss possible cultural arts center
Gainesville city and Alachua County commissioners are holding a joint meeting Wednesday afternoon to discuss the possibility of a Gainesville.
