Marion County Woman’s Signature Fraud Scheme Unravels, Ends In Felony Conviction
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A Marion County woman was found guilty on July 30, 2025, for her role in a petition fraud scheme that undermined the democratic process. Maria Guadalupe Bautista, 26, was convicted on 13 counts of Fraudulent Use of Personal Information after a jury trial. She now faces a minimum-mandatory prison...
Women-only gyms offer safe haven from harassment
Rebecca Yates, a fitness instructor at Women's Lift Lab, lifting weights in the gym. (Isis Snow/WUFT News) After working out at a Gainesville gym, Valerie Mederos returned to her car, ready to drive home, when a man surprised her by knocking on her window. She didn't know it yet, but he had followed her outside....
Dance Alive National Ballet announces Nutcracker and Next Generation auditions on August 16
Dance Alive National Ballet (DANB), now in its 60th year, will hold auditions for the company, for Nutcracker, and for the student group Next Generation on Saturday, August 16, at Pofahl Studios The post Dance Alive National Ballet announces Nutcracker and Next Generation auditions on August 16 appeared first on...
GPD’s drone team assists GFR in finding source of fire in apartment building
Crews extinguished an apartment fire early this morning with assistance from GPD's drone team The post GPD’s drone team assists GFR in finding source of fire in apartment building appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Popejoy: DOGE visit violates Home Rule
Kim Popejoy writes that the governor is stripping the citizens of Gainesville of their right to govern themselves. The post Popejoy: DOGE visit violates Home Rule appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
North Florida Land Trust expands conservation footprint with land purchase in Bradford County
The North Florida Land Trust (NFLT) has expanded its conservation efforts by purchasing over 79 acres in Bradford County, Florida, within the Ocala to Osceola (O2O) Wildlife Corridor.
First Alert Weather Forecast: Summertime showers in NCFL, tropics heat up
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, with stronger storms to our north. This Evening: Morning storms limited our daytime heating today, with our high temperatures barely scraping the 80s. The remainder of the afternoon looks quiet. Lows overnight in the mid-70s. Sunday:...
Whitaker: Rockwell should do the right thing and resign
Betsy Whitaker writes that Rockwell is unfit to lead and should either resign or be removed from office The post Whitaker: Rockwell should do the right thing and resign appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Construction is scheduled for new courthouse in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Construction fencing is scheduled to go up on Monday in preparation for a new civil courthouse and parking garage in downtown Gainesville. In May, Alachua County Officials unveiled the sculpture that will sit outside the new courthouse complex. County commissioners agreed to pay 100...
Gainesville woman arrested downtown for battery on officer and disorderly conduct
Tayana Nalany Lebron-Alvira, 18, was arrested early this morning for disorderly conduct and battery on an officer after a fight in a downtown bar. The post Gainesville woman arrested downtown for battery on officer and disorderly conduct appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
