Gainesville FL

Jasmine Marie Marrero (aka Marrera), 31, was arrested last night after allegedly hitting a man, kicking a hole in a door, and chasing the man while holding a serrated knife. The post Woman arrested for chasing a man while holding a knife appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

MARION COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A Florida horse trainer was arrested after a video surfaced showing him allegedly kicking and punching a horse. The Marion County Sheriff's Office said that on January 15, a horse owner contacted an Agriculture Investigator reporting that Benit Cotto Colon, 34, was seen kicking and...

Whether it’s consoling a customer's sorrows or fueling a wild night out, bartenders witness Gainesville at its rowdiest —– and help keep the chaos alive. These late-working mixologists form the backbone of Gainesville’s nightlife scene and are the silent recordkeepers of the effects of alcohol. A night might feel...

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – The Alert Marion system has distributed a Freeze Watch from the National Weather Service in Jacksonville, covering the Marion County region. According to the alert, a Freeze Watch will remain in effect from 10:29 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18 through 8 a.m. on Tuesday,...

Lavonta Omar Beasley, 33, was arrested early this morning after allegedly injuring one woman and threatening a second woman with a knife. The post Gainesville man arrested for injuring one woman and threatening a second woman with a knife appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

County officials are set to vote on a proposal to rename the Marion County Sheriff’s Operations Complex in honor of the late Sheriff Don R. Moreland, a “law enforcement legend” credited with modernizing the agency and overseeing the construction of the facility itself. The proposal, spearheaded by...

The 39th annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire will be held Jan. 24-25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Depot Park in Gainesville. The free event features artisans, medieval music, a living chessboard, royal knightings, and olde world demonstrations. EZ Event Rides offers shuttle service from two downtown parking garages to...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Alachua County, FL – Drivers in northwest Alachua County are being urged to avoid NW 78th Avenue today after a traffic crash involving injuries prompted a full roadway shutdown. According to the Alachua...

Spending time daily in tree-filled spaces like parks or tree-lined streets significantly reduces stress for Floridians aged 45 and older. The 3-30-300 rule recommends three visible trees from home, 30% canopy coverage, and green space within 300 meters to help lower stress levels. Have you ever considered a walk in...

Cave experts from North Central Florida have banded together to rescue a cat that fell into a sinkhole.