How one of Florida’s smallest towns built a big reputation for tourism
A chalk sign advertising Bond's Vintage Vault, a permanent storefront opened by a Gainesville resident to capitalize on the town's steady stream of tourism. Micanopy is not the average Florida tourist town. It does not have sandy beaches, thrilling theme parks, a gigantic skyline or Michelin-star restaurants. This tiny
Father and teenage son arrested for organized retail theft
Joshua Cas Wilkes, 41, and his 13-year-old son were arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing merchandise from Bass Pro Shops on three dates. The post Father and teenage son arrested for organized retail theft appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Ocala 18-Year-Old Arrested on Solicitation Charge Involving Minor
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – An 18-year-old Ocala man was arrested Thursday on a felony warrant alleging he used social media and electronic communications to solicit a minor for unlawful sexual activity. Brian Joseph Dubois was taken into custody Thursday, June 11, 2026, by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Warrants...
Boil water advisory issued in Bradford County
The notice was issued as a safety precaution following a water main break.
Alachua woman hit by car and killed on CR 241
A 68-year-old Alachua woman was killed this afternoon when she was hit by a car on County Road 241. The post Alachua woman hit by car and killed on CR 241 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
DNA Hit Seals Conviction for Marion County Man in Child-Sex Case
A Marion County jury on Wednesday convicted 61-year-old Terry Franklin Pennington of multiple child-sex offenses after hearing a mix of testimony and forensic evidence. Jurors found him guilty on three counts of lewd and lascivious battery and one count of lewd and lascivious molestation. Deputies took him into custody
Gainesville Police Department says an altercation between roommates turned into attempted murder
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - According to the Gainesville Police Department (GPD), a man shot his roommate after an argument in their apartment. On Thursday, Al-Jareau Banks was inside his apartment, when him and his roommate began arguing over food. Banks says he couldn’t find his canned spam, macaroni, and other items.
Florida Police K9 Finds Missing 11-Year-Old in Woods
A Marion County Sheriff's Office K9 tracked and located a missing 11-year-old girl in a wooded area, leading to her safe recovery and reunion with family.
Silver Springs man allegedly punches, chokes female friend in motel room
A 56-year-old Silver Springs man was arrested after he allegedly choked and repeatedly punched a woman in the face at a local motel. On Monday, June 8, Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Silver River Inn located on East Silver Springs Boulevard in reference to a reported battery incident.
Parents, teachers among 58 arrested in child predator sting, ‘Operation Bad Habits’: MCSO
OCALA, Fla. (CBS12) — Fifty-eight suspected child predators were arrested after a five-day undercover operation in Marion County in which investigators posed as children as young as 7 online, Florida authorities said. The suspects allegedly engaged in sexually explicit conversations and arranged meetings despite being
