Top 10 Ocala Stories This Week: Crime Arrests, Silver Springs’ Hollywood Legacy, and Community...
OCALA, FL. (352 Today) — Crime updates, community milestones, and a look at Silver Springs’ role in Hollywood topped Ocala’s headlines this week. Here are the 10 stories that drew the most attention from readers across Marion County. 1. Marion County Traffic Stop Leads to Fentanyl and...
5 Best Barbecue Restaurants in Gainesville, Florida to Try
As home to the University of Florida, Gainesville is a lively college town with a deep love for sports, live music, and affordable—and seriously tasty—barbecue. The city’s ‘cue scene is a blend of Florida tradition, Southern comfort, and a touch of college-town creativity, with pitmasters dishing out smoky goodness...
Legislative town hall disrupted by crowd in Newberry
Man sentenced to five years for soliciting a minor in Marion County. A Kentucky man will spend the next five years in prison for soliciting a minor in Marion County. Lake City honors the Presleys; ’It seems like I’m in a dream’. Updated: 5 hours ago. A Lake...
Dogwalker Ranch takes in 21 dogs after owner neglects them
A nearly $40 million redevelopment project is underway in East Gainesville, aiming to transform one of the city’s oldest public housing communities into a modern neighborhood for hundreds of families. Guns, drugs, cash found during a drug trafficking sting in Alachua County. Updated: 5 hours ago. Alachua County...
Florida teacher faces discipline after ‘Most Likely to Become A Dictator’ mock award sparks...
A Gainesville High School teacher faces possible discipline after giving a student a mock award labeling him "Most Likely to Become a Dictator." The student’s mother says the certificate embarrassed her son and fueled bullying, while state officials accuse the teacher of misconduct. The Education Practices Commission...
Alachua’s land use attorney terminates contract with city after 21 years
The city of Alachua’s primary land use attorney, David Theriaque, terminated his office’s contract with the city on Thursday after 21 years of service. Theriaque submitted a brief letter addressed to Alachua’s interim City Manager Rodolfo Valladares and City Attorney Marian Rush, informing them of Theriaque & Spain’s...
Gainesville Neighborhood Voices helps neighborhoods start formal associations
GNV Voices has been developing a program to help neighborhoods -- those who do not already have a formal neighborhood association -- to establish one if they wish. The post Gainesville Neighborhood Voices helps neighborhoods start formal associations appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Man sentenced to five years for soliciting a minor in Marion County
Hot-button topics and raised voices filled a legislative town hall held in Newberry Saturday morning. Lake City honors the Presleys; ’It seems like I’m in a dream’. A Lake City couple who have spent their lives giving back is getting recognized. Motorcyclist dead after head-on collision in Keystone...
Parent accuses GHS teacher of bullying son, giving him ‘dictator award’
The School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) has found itself back in the spotlight with state leaders. This time, however, it has to do with bullying accusations against Gainesville High School history teacher Lauren Watts. The teacher has been placed on administrative leave after a parent told the State Board...
Former Putnam County corrections officer arrested for texting explicit messages to a child
Man sentenced to five years for soliciting a minor in Marion County. A Kentucky man will spend the next five years in prison for soliciting a minor in Marion County. Legislative town hall disrupted by crowd in Newberry. Updated: 19 minutes ago. Hot-button topics and raised voices filled a legislative...
