National analyst gives Kentucky fans some hope despite tough loss to Florida
After a frustrating road loss to Florida, Jeff Goodman and The Field of 68 crew explained why they still believe Kentucky has an Elite 8 ceiling.
Man arrested for staying in Airbnb without permission
Kenneth Gavin Webb, 43, of Fruitland Park, was arrested early this morning for burglary and drug possession after the owner of an Airbnb reported that he was seen entering the apartment. The post Man arrested for staying in Airbnb without permission appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Alachua County leaders request grant proposal submissions for east Gainesville revitalization project
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Leaders in Alachua County are looking for ideas to improve east Gainesville. This is all part of what officials are calling the “East Gainesville Gegacy Project,” which looks to revitalize land near the Lincoln Heights and Azalea Trail neighborhoods. They’re looking for grant proposals...
1 person in custody after shooting incident at Kay Jewelers in Gainesville near Oaks...
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. - Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at a jewelry store near The Oaks Mall, Saturday night. The Gainesville Police Department is investigating a shooting involving three suspects and one victim that took place at Kay Jewelers near the Oaks Mall on Feb. 14. Previous reports...
Gainesville man arrested for stomping on woman’s arm and breaking it
Tobreis Corney Fields, 37, was arrested yesterday for allegedly breaking a woman's arm by stomping on it. The post Gainesville man arrested for stomping on woman’s arm and breaking it appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Buchholz High School Janitor Attacks Idaho Falls Slasher in Alachua County Jail
On February 12, Alachua County Sheriff’s Office deputies charged Ha’mod Hikeem McNutt with battery by a detainee for attacking another inmate. Curtis E. Scharer is the inmate listed as the victim in the report. According to news reports from Idaho, Scharer was previously arrested for attacking a woman with a knife.
Woman sues Marion homeowners over alleged dog attack
A Citra woman has filed a lawsuit against a homeowner and two tenants after she was allegedly attacked by a mixed-breed dog at a property in McIntosh in 2024. Alanda Gray filed the complaint in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County on February 5. The complaint cites the dog’s owners, Kathleen and Gaetano...
Alachua County, Florida, restaurants with most food safety violations in January 2026
Local restaurants trusted by thousands of diners failed to meet basic food safety standards during January 2026 inspections in Alachua County, Florida. With a population of 291,782 people according to the US Census Bureau's 2024 Population Estimates Program, residents depend on restaurants to provide safe dining...
Oaks Mall shooter arrested for illegally carrying concealed firearm
Elijah Levin Williams, 19, was arrested yesterday for illegally carrying a concealed firearm after he shot a pistol inside Kay Jewelers during a fight. The post Oaks Mall shooter arrested for illegally carrying concealed firearm appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
‘The Myers-Briggs Indicator’ presentation on tap for Wednesday
The Matheson History Museum will present “The Myers-Briggs Indicator®: Gainesville Roots Worldwide Influence” with Mark Enting on Wednesday, Feb. 18. This free event will take place at 7 p.m. at 513 E. University Ave. To attend, click here to RSVP. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® instrument is a...

















