High Springs man arrested for stalking
Neal Andrew Troiano, 37, of High Springs, was arrested yesterday for stalking a former girlfriend. The post High Springs man arrested for stalking appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Severe Water Shortage Advisory Issued for Flagler and Other Counties
The St. Johns River Water Management District has issued a Modified Phase II Severe Water Shortage for portions of northeast and central Florida due to continued limited rainfall and declining water levels. The Modified Phase II declaration applies to:. Portions of Baker, Bradford and Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau,...
Inmate captured after brief escape in Alachua County, deputies say
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. - An Alachua County Jail inmate is back in custody is back in custody after officials said they escaped custody on Sunday, according to the Alachua County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said the inmate escaped custody while receiving treatment at an area hospital, prompting a large police response...
Gainesville man arrested for intentionally damaging Corvette and scooter at apartment complex
Raja Gavrael Weise, 32, was arrested yesterday after allegedly kicking the hood of a Corvette and "completely destroying" a scooter at Crossings at Santa Fe. The post Gainesville man arrested for intentionally damaging Corvette and scooter at apartment complex appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Judge Sentences Alachua County Man to Four Years in Prison after Jury Found him...
Last week, Jean Jonathan Francois, 20, was sentenced to four years in prison following a jury conviction in December for sexual battery (rape). Alachua County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Francois for the offense on August 29, 2024. Francois was released roughly a week following his arrest after posting a...
Homeless woman on probation arrested for biting Publix security guard
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Zoe Suzan Wiencek, 45, was arrested yesterday for allegedly biting a Publix security guard after attempting to steal a sandwich. A Gainesville Police Department officer reported that at about 5:34 p.m. on March 7, Wiencek entered Publix (1302 N. Main St.), went to the deli, and selected a pre-made...
The Alligator heads to Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival
Some UF students are packing swimsuits and seltzers for spring break. The Alligator is packing tents, earplugs and hydration packs. Two reporters and one photographer are preparing for warm days and cool nights as they get ready to head down to the Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival. Founded in 2016,...
This Florida Seafood Restaurant Is Famous for Its Redfish
Florida has a knack for feeding you well, but one downtown spot in Gainesville keeps pulling me back with a crunch that echoes across the table. Think coastal flavors with Cajun swagger, fried oysters that stay light on their feet, and redfish that somehow tastes both bold and clean at once.
The Noise Around Florida’s Quarterback Competition So Far This Spring
Florida has one of the most notable quarterback battles in the country this offseason.
Pastor Adam Joy announces Spring Break food distribution for tri-city area Alachua County families
Deeper Purpose Community Church will hold a food distribution event at Irby Elementary School on March 14 The post Pastor Adam Joy announces Spring Break food distribution for tri-city area Alachua County families appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

















