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A Honduran national who had been deported three times previously was sentenced to three and a half years in federal prison this week. Noe Alexander Flores Vasquez, 35, received the sentence after pleading guilty to illegal reentry by a deported alien, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District...

GAINESVILLE, FL – In the early morning hours of Sunday, November 30, 2025, Gainesville deputies responded to a reported shooting at the Park Lane Apartments in southwest Gainesville. The call indicated a possible injured person inside a residence. Upon arrival, deputies discovered an adult victim suffering from a...

The owner of Gainesville City Entertainment, also known as GNV Entertainment, has come under fire for allegedly failing to pay his contracted employees, specifically DJs, after they have rendered their services. The allegations were made by a local bar owner who claims to have been notified by three different...

Alachua County allocated $200,000 in emergency food assistance, with $100,000 for fresh foods at six community centers and $100,000 to Bread of the Mighty food bank. The Board of County Commissioners referred the Yes, In God's Backyard housing program for religious properties to the Affordable Housing Advisory...

The Gun Violence Prevention Alliance will host a presentation of its county-wide new gun violence strategic plan on Dec. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Santa Fe College Blount Center and on Zoom The post Gun Violence Prevention Alliance to present county-wide strategic plan appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Community members or organizations can enter a 2-foot-tall, creatively decorated tree to benefit the Ronald McDonald House, Fisher House for Veterans, and patients receiving cancer care. The post HCA Florida North Florida Hospital asks for community donations for their 25th annual Holiday Tree Benefit appeared first...

At the December 2 policy meeting, the Alachua County Commission heard an update on their emergency food assistance program and considered setting standards for affordable housing built by religious organizations. The post Alachua County Commission hears update on emergency food assistance and considers setting...

Florida coaching legend Steve Spurrier weighed in on Florida State's decision to retain head coach Mike Norvell.

Gainesville, FL – A Gainesville man was arrested late Thursday following allegations he held a victim against their will and threatened them during a dispute over a stolen vehicle. According to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the 7000 block of NW 4th Blvd on Thursday night...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Gainesville Police say a man who was reported missing almost two months ago hasn’t been found yet. Officers put up a post on social media asking again for information that could help them find Shawn Way, 60. He’s considered missing and endangered. Way was...