Fresh Produce Available for Alachua County Residents Impacted by SNAP Disruptions
Alachua County has announced new support for residents affected by disruptions in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. In October, the County Commission approved $200,000 in emergency funding. Half of this amount will go toward providing fresh fruits and vegetables to people in need. The goal is...
Alachua County firefighters put out wildland, barn fire
Firefighters from Alachua County, Newberry, and the Florida Forest Service were dispatched to a near six acre fire around 4 p.m.
Santa Fe College earns No. 9 spot on Military Times’ ‘Best for Vets’ list
In its annual choice for best colleges for veterans, the Military Times magazine selected Santa Fe College No. 9 out of 357 of the nation’s universities and colleges. According to an SF release sent Thursday, the college in Gainesville was evaluated by the military-focused media outlet and placed in the top five in...
Florida teacher case involving ‘dictator’ student to get another look
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – An administrative law judge this week closed a high-profile case involving discipline against an Alachua County teacher, after state Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas requested an opportunity to “conduct further investigation” and take other steps. The order issued Monday by Judge...
University of Florida to break ground on newest architectural building
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Leaders with the University of Florida are breaking ground on the school’s Hamilton School, which is located in UF’s historic former Infirmary building on Fletcher Dr. UF officials say, this is where tradition meets transformation. The university’s architectural building will be lined with...
Celebrate 10 free Thanksgiving dinners around Alachua County
Whether it’s a free meal, food giveaway or both, the following organizations in and around Alachua County are working to ensure no one goes hungry or feels lonely during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Each event is open to families and individuals of all ages. Thursday, Nov. 20. When: 5:30...
Crash blocks lanes on Newberry Road in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Emergency crews responded to a traffic crash on a major roadway in Gainesville on Wednesday evening. Alachua County Sheriff’s Office officials say a crash happened near the intersection of West Newberry Road and Fort Clarke Boulevard. Officials say a serious injury has been reported....
Gainesville Man Charged with Misdemeanor Battery After Incident Involving Firearms, Released on Recognizance
Gainesville Police Department officers arrested Louis Hickman, 54, Monday night on one count of misdemeanor domestic battery. According to the arrest report, the victim exited the shower and noticed Hickman took her gun out of a safe. She confronted him, and Hickman reportedly responded, “They told me what to do.”...
Bell man killed, two others seriously injured in crash on CR 235
A Bell man was killed and two others were seriously injured in a crash this afternoon at the intersection of County Road 235 and NW 78th Avenue. The post Bell man killed, two others seriously injured in crash on CR 235 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
‘Adrenaline junkie’ allegedly steals lighter from Wawa, leads deputies on 100-mph chase
An “adrenaline junkie” is behind bars after allegedly stealing a lighter from an Ocala Wawa and leading law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase that reached speeds of over 100 miles per hour. On Sunday, November 16, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office received a report that a man...

















