7 Brew brings a new caffeination destination to Gainesville
Each day this week, 7 Brew Coffee welcomed hundreds of students for free small drinks during select hours of the day. Cars squeezed into the small lot to grab coffees, energy drinks, lemonades and more. Some even blocked part of Southwest 13th Street to turn in, causing a minor traffic jam.
Local antique vendor market debuts new space, expanding Gainesville’s vintage scene
Local vintage market Grove Galleria partnered Saturday with a variety of vendors to host a soft opening to introduce its new expanded space, Grove Guild. The extension was created to give vendors the opportunity to have their own storefront within the shop without taking on the full responsibilities of an independent...
Lauren Poe Formally Leaves Ignite Life Center
On Wednesday, the Sister Cities of Gainesville nonprofit, which is doing business as the Greater Gainesville International Center (GGIC), formally left Ignite Life Center (ILC) Church. Public records show GGIC placed their principal and mailing addresses at the United Church of Gainesville. The move constitutes an...
In the Heat of the Moment, Gators Stay “Calm and Confident” to Win SEC...
A top-five matchup came right down to the wire in Gainesville last night, with Florida pulling out the home win against surging Alabama by just a tenth and a half, 197.425-197.275. Head coach Jenny Rowland summed it up best at the start of the post-meet media availability: “Welcome to the SEC.”
Alachua County, FL, Mike’s Kitchen cited with 20 violations, administrative complaint
Mike's Kitchen in Florida was found with several notable food and health violations during a routine inspection on Dec. 30, 2025, after the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation documented 20 total violations at the restaurant. State records showed that issues included temperature control problems,...
Suspect charged with stealing car from hospitalized woman
A suspect has been charged with stealing a car from a hospitalized woman. Shawn Morris, 31, of Summerfield, remained behind bars this weekend at the Marion County Jail following his arrest on warrants charging him with theft and fraud. A tow truck removed the woman’s silver 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis...
18-year-old allegedly steals video game consoles, LEGO sets from Market of Marion
An 18-year-old Marion County man is facing multiple felony charges after he allegedly stole video game consoles, video games, and LEGO sets from several vendor booths at a local flea market. Back on Saturday, November 22, 2025, the Market of Marion (12888 SE U.S. Highway 441 in Belleview) informed the...
Fugitive arrested after allegedly battering ex-boyfriend and causing extensive damage to his car
J'maka Pearl Williams, 32, a wanted fugitive, was arrested early this morning after allegedly battering an ex-boyfriend and causing extensive damage to his car. The post Fugitive arrested after allegedly battering ex-boyfriend and causing extensive damage to his car appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
UPDATE: Missing woman from Newberry found
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - 51-year-old, Carol Ciulla, who was reported missing early on Sunday morning has been found. Officials with the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office thanked everyone who assisted in locating Ciulla. ORIGINAL STORY: Deputies are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing woman from Newberry.
Leesburg man charged with burglarizing cars and stealing credit cards
A Leesburg man was arrested after allegedly burglarizing multiple vehicles to steal credit cards and charge them in the Orlando and Ocala areas. A deputy responded to a subdivision in Marion County for multiple burglaries of unlocked vehicles involving 23-year-old Stacy Cerese Allamar Harvard on Nov. 20, 2025,...
