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Volunteers from an animal shelter are asking for donations to help support pet owners in North Central Florida.

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – For those planning to get out of the house for a meal on Christmas Day, several local restaurants will be open while many others close for the holiday. Hours may vary by location, so calling ahead is recommended to confirm service, seating or takeout availability.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A 30-year-old man was arrested after deputies say he tried to break into a Marion Oaks home using a Christmas decoration. Brian Moreno-Rodas has been in jail since Sunday, when a homeowner reported a man was trying to get into their home. When a deputy arrived,...

Lovis Delona Wright Jr., 34, was arrested last night after allegedly chasing a woman in his car, trying to hit her; he was also booked on a warrant for failing to register as a career offender. The post Career offender arrested for trying to hit woman with car appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

A frequent stop for bike clubs needing a nutritious bite. A place for educating others. The heart of the community. Each is a description of the community garden at the center of the Porters Quarters Community, said Erinesha Hamilton, as she peeled roselles alongside her daughter Ava in the garden.

At the December 10 Joint City of Gainesville/Alachua County Commission meeting, Gainesville City Commissioner Desmon Duncan-Walker presented her vision for a Cultural Arts Center, and although there are no funds allocated to the project, County Commissioners indicated that they are "all in." The post ‘It’s called a...

HAWTHORNE, Fla. (WCJB) - Residents near Redwater Lake say they are growing increasingly concerned after a plane that crashed into the lake Saturday remains submerged, raising fears about possible environmental damage. Florida Highway Patrol troopers said the pilot survived the crash. However, neighbors worry that...

Darius Julius Stacy, 37, was arrested yesterday for allegedly breaking the window of a car parked at a Dollar General and taking $15 in cash. The post Gainesville man arrested for breaking car window to steal $15 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

When Marion County Commission Chairman Carl Zalak and Marion County Fire Rescue Chief James Banta released a late-Friday evening video announcing the termination of six firefighters connected—directly or indirectly—to the violent hazing incident against a new hire at Station 21, they framed it as transparency. A...

Levy County Sheriff's Office and Department of Children and Families found digital evidence confirming the relationship, and more victims may be identified leading to additional charges. A 21-year-old Williston man was arrested for having an alleged sexual relationship with a minor on Dec. A 21-year-old Williston man...