City workers remove rainbow crosswalk in downtown Gainesville after state order
Alachua land attorney quits after 20 years; the latest in a string of resignations. The city of Alachua’s land-use attorney is quitting after more than two decades, the latest in a wave of resignations. Witnesses testify in Mariah Smith murder trial in Lake City: ‘Get on the floor’
Florida To Get Multiple New Buc-ee’s Locations Along Major Highways
Florida is preparing for the addition of several new Buc-ee’s travel centers across the state, with locations planned along I-75, I-95, and I-10.
Panhandler arrested for ripping windshield wipers off vehicle and throwing one at woman
Thomas Francis Brown Jr., 58, was arrested yesterday after allegedly asking a man for money and then threatening to kill him and his family before breaking off two windshield wipers and throwing one of them at a woman in the vehicle. The post Panhandler arrested for ripping windshield wipers off vehicle and throwing...
Gainesville man arrested for possession of a stolen revolver and other charges
Keenon Jamal Richardson, 23, was arrested early this morning after deputies reportedly found a stolen revolver under his seat during a traffic stop. The post Gainesville man arrested for possession of a stolen revolver and other charges appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Stolen Vehicle, Profanity Filled Texts, Concealed Drugs and Contraband Results in Multiple Felonies
REDDICK, FL (352today.com) – Life sometimes has a way of teaching us difficult lessons. In this case, both the victim and the accused met with consequences that came about from poor decisions. A car left running, with the doors unlocked near side entrance of the Silver River Inn, would...
Ocala tenant sues landlord over slip-and-fall on tiled exterior
An Ocala tenant has filed a lawsuit against her landlord, alleging she was injured after she slipped and fell on exterior tiles outside of a home she was renting that were allegedly “inherently slick and naturally prone to slipperiness.”. Attorneys representing Luz Maria Diaz filed the lawsuit against Jacqueline...
I think we have a right to complain about traffic in Ocala
This is in response to a letter to the editor from Mr Kinnear. First of all, you may very well drive 150 miles a day “in Marion County,” but we aren’t talking about Marion County only. We “complainers,” that according to you, “complain for the sake of...
Gainesville says goodbye to rainbow crosswalks
In between the Alachua County Administration building and Bo Diddley Community Plaza lies a rainbow crosswalk. The crosswalk, first painted in 2019, was meant to welcome all people to Gainesville. Now, new state standards are requiring Florida cities, including Gainesville, to get rid of rainbow crosswalks or risk...
$1 million scratch-off prize claimed by Ocala woman
An Ocala woman recently claimed a $1 million prize from a $50 scratch-off ticket that she purchased at a local convenience store. On Monday, the Florida Lottery announced that 47-year-old Jennifer Hatchett claimed a $1 million prize at the organization’s headquarters in Tallahassee on May 8. According to the...
Marion County, FL, China King faces administrative complaint after recording 15 violations
China King at 9590 SW Highway 200, Suite 9, in Ocala, Marion County, was cited for 15 total violations during a routine food inspection on August 22, 2025, by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation. The inspection resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation and requires a follow-up...
