Gainesville Man Accused of Strangling Fiancée During Dispute at Ocala Truck Stop
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – A Gainesville man faces felony and misdemeanor changes after Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies say he strangled and battered his fiancée during a dispute at a truck stop in Ocala. Elijah Xavias Jenkins, 25, was arrested Sunday, June 7, 2026, and charged with...
Food delivery driver arrested for selling crack cocaine to confidential source
Handy Roman Ford Jr., 46, was arrested yesterday for allegedly selling crack cocaine to a confidential source in February. The post Food delivery driver arrested for selling crack cocaine to confidential source appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Dunnellon Man Accused of Threatening Father with Knife During Domestic Dispute
DUNNELLON, FL (352today.com) – A Dunnellon man faces a felony charge after Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies say he threatened to kill his father while holding a knife during an early morning domestic dispute. Anthony Haig, 61, was arrested Sunday, June 7, 2026, and charged with aggravated assault...
Gainesville man arrested for choking 6-year-old
Courtney Ricardo Chambers, 47, was arrested yesterday for allegedly choking a 6-year-old child. The post Gainesville man arrested for choking 6-year-old appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Several readers share concerns about new Home Depot coming to southwest Ocala
After Ocala-News.com published a story with updated details about the site plan for a new Home Depot that was previously approved for southwest Ocala, several readers wrote letters to share their opinion with the editor. Here are a few of those letters:. “I am disappointed that a Home Depot is...
pOpshelf in Ocala closing, offering 50% discounts storewide
The sole pOpshelf store in Ocala and Marion County is currently selling its entire inventory at heavily discounted rates ahead of its permanent closure next month, just weeks after the departure of Bealls from the same plaza. Management confirmed that the pOpshelf store located in Six Gun Plaza (4901 E...
Zaya opens leasing office for new off-campus UF student community
Opening Fall 2027, Zaya blends modern design, warm energy, and intentional spaces to create a home where students can focus on their goals, find their balance, and feel grounded in the heart of Gator Nation. The post Zaya opens leasing office for new off-campus UF student community appeared first on Alachua Chronicle
6th annual ‘DJs Unite for LifeSouth’ blood drive on tap for Saturday
The 6th annual 'DJs Unite for LifeSouth' blood drive will be held on June 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at LifeSouth Donor Center in Gainesville. All eligible blood donors will receive a T-shirt and a $25 gift card, with higher rewards for certain donations and prize drawings available.
Santa Fe Inferno wins Show Me the Money title at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Softball continues to shine this time of year, and a couple of familiar local names helped lead the Santa Fe Inferno to a championship in Newberry. The Inferno won the Show Me the Money tournament’s 16U title at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium, beating Unity out of Clearwater and finishing the
Disney Parks officials thank UF veterinarians for helping Kendi the Rhino
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Officials at Disney Parks thanked University of Florida veterinarians for helping a 27-year-old white rhino with cataract surgery. Staff at UF’s College of Veterinary Medicine helped Kendi the Rhino with an exceptionally rare and complex cataract removal surgery, they said. Kendi is a part of
