Gainesville City Commission asks staff for options to provide $55,000 in funding to Heartwood...
At the March 5 Gainesville City Commission meeting, Commissioners directed staff to bring back options for providing $55,000 in funding to Heartwood Soundstage. The post Gainesville City Commission asks staff for options to provide $55,000 in funding to Heartwood Soundstage appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Gainesville restaurant strikes up charitable deal with wine thieves
A couple dined at a local Gainesville restaurant, paid their bill and walked out with a stolen bottle of wine. The next day, they were offered a unique deal with the restaurant’s owner: pay $100 to a local charity or get exposed on the internet. Superette, located in the...
‘It’s wrong’: Complaints made over conditions at Alachua County Animal Resources
Many complaints are being made against Alachua County Animal Resources. Now, an investigation is underway.
Alachua man arrested for threatening to kill couple near elementary school
Bernard Cartrell Williams II, 28, was arrested yesterday for threatening to kill two people who live near Alachua Elementary School. The post Alachua man arrested for threatening to kill couple near elementary school appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Alachua County, FL Traffic Alert: Police Respond to Crash Blocking SE CR 1474 Today
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Alachua County, FL — A traffic crash has closed SE County Road 1474 at SE County Road 219A, blocking travel in both directions. According to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and Alachua County...
Bradford County deputies discover stolen guns during traffic stop
Bradford County Sheriff’s deputies arrested four Gainesville residents on Friday night after a traffic stop led to the discovery of three stolen firearms, including a loaded AR-style pistol.
17th Annual Stomp the Swamp coming to Ben Hill Griffin for autism awareness
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The 17th Annual Stomp the Swamp for Autism Acceptance and Awareness will take place on Saturday, March 7th at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The event is hosted by the University of Florida Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UF CARD). UF students, faculty, and families with...
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority celebrates Finer Womanhood Month
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority celebrates Finer Womanhood Month with a series of impactful initiatives designed to uplift the Greater Gainesville community and beyond through economic empowerment, health education, cultural enrichment, and scholarship opportunities. The post Zeta Phi Beta Sorority celebrates Finer Womanhood...
Convicted Felon Receives Short Jail Sentence for Breaking Items at Ex-Girlfriend’s House
Tuesday afternoon, John Boyd Rivers Jr., 26, was sentenced to 20 days in jail with credit for ten days time served following a no contest plea and conviction for misdemeanor property damage. The incident occurred on March 5, 2024. According to the arrest report, Rivers broke several items at ex-girlfriend’s...
March 9 Alachua County Commission and City of Gainesville Commission Joint Meeting
The Alachua County Commission and the City of Gainesville Commission will conduct a joint meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 1 p.m. The post March 9 Alachua County Commission and City of Gainesville Commission Joint Meeting appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

















