Sheriff: 14-year-old admits to killing parents in Clay County after argument
Union County Commissioners meet to consider proposal for a crematorium in Worthington Springs. The current proposal seeks zoning approval to allow a crematorium to operate in an area where it is not typically allowed, which requires additional approval. The Week Ahead: Your stories to look out for in North Central...
Health fair provides free medical services to Gainesville community
Lined up outside Parkview Baptist Church, several families sought essential medical services with no cost, no insurance or documents required. Along with free transportation and meals, attendees received pediatric and adult consultations, school physicals, gynecology checkups, colon and cervical cancer screenings,...
Williston man, 42, dies in 2-vehicle collision in Levy County
A 42-year-old Williston man died Saturday afternoon when he drove his pickup truck into the oncoming lane on County Road 241 and collided with a van in Levy County. According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) release, the man was driving southbound on CR 241 north of County Road 335 at 2:43 p.m. when he traveled into...
From Hulk Hogan to the hot seat: Alachua board chair faces state backlash
Florida’s top education official wants Alachua County School Board Chair Sarah Rockwell to face repercussions after a contentious public comment period spiraled out of control July 31. In an Aug. 1 letter, Florida Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas accused Rockwell of allegedly violating a parent’s...
Marion County Woman’s Signature Fraud Scheme Unravels, Ends In Felony Conviction
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A Marion County woman was found guilty on July 30, 2025, for her role in a petition fraud scheme that undermined the democratic process. Maria Guadalupe Bautista, 26, was convicted on 13 counts of Fraudulent Use of Personal Information after a jury trial. She now faces a minimum-mandatory prison...
Women-only gyms offer safe haven from harassment
Rebecca Yates, a fitness instructor at Women's Lift Lab, lifting weights in the gym. (Isis Snow/WUFT News) After working out at a Gainesville gym, Valerie Mederos returned to her car, ready to drive home, when a man surprised her by knocking on her window. She didn't know it yet, but he had followed her outside....
Dance Alive National Ballet announces Nutcracker and Next Generation auditions on August 16
Dance Alive National Ballet (DANB), now in its 60th year, will hold auditions for the company, for Nutcracker, and for the student group Next Generation on Saturday, August 16, at Pofahl Studios The post Dance Alive National Ballet announces Nutcracker and Next Generation auditions on August 16 appeared first on...
GPD’s drone team assists GFR in finding source of fire in apartment building
Crews extinguished an apartment fire early this morning with assistance from GPD's drone team The post GPD’s drone team assists GFR in finding source of fire in apartment building appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Popejoy: DOGE visit violates Home Rule
Kim Popejoy writes that the governor is stripping the citizens of Gainesville of their right to govern themselves. The post Popejoy: DOGE visit violates Home Rule appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
North Florida Land Trust expands conservation footprint with land purchase in Bradford County
The North Florida Land Trust (NFLT) has expanded its conservation efforts by purchasing over 79 acres in Bradford County, Florida, within the Ocala to Osceola (O2O) Wildlife Corridor.
