Homeless man arrested for exposing himself near campus after Homecoming game
Antonio Miranda, 53, was arrested on Saturday night for allegedly exposing himself near campus, in an area that was crowded with students after the UF Homecoming game. The post Homeless man arrested for exposing himself near campus after Homecoming game appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Alachua County man charged after allegedly trying to hit child with car
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A gainesville man is accused of trying to run over an 11-year-old boy after the boy offered to mow his lawn. Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies say the child walked up to Brian Zoerheide, 69, on Saturday afternoon, and Zoerheide started yelling and cursing at the boy.
Judge denies bond for Santa Fe High student charged in stabbing
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A judge denied bond Tuesday for the Santa Fe High School student arrested after a stabbing at the school. David Christopher Teague, 18, will remain in jail while his case moves forward. Teague is pleading not guilty. Alachua police say Teague got into an argument with...
Celebration Pointe owner files for personal bankruptcy as lawsuits mount
The primary developer of Celebration Pointe, Svein Dyrkolbotn, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy last week as the overall company continues through bankruptcy lawsuits along with claims of more than $100 million in fraud. The personal bankruptcy filing comes 18 months after three companies that form Celebration Pointe,...
Woman on pre-trial release arrested for intentionally hitting occupied car and using someone else’s...
Alicia Nicole Walker, 31, was arrested yesterday on warrants for allegedly hitting an occupied car with her vehicle in April and for allegedly using someone else's name when reporting a crime in September. The post Woman on pre-trial release arrested for intentionally hitting occupied car and using someone else’s...
Florida Teen Arrested After Staging His Own Abduction And Shooting Himself In The Leg
Dunnellon, Florida — A 17-year-old Florida teen was arrested after authorities discovered he staged his own abduction and shot himself in the leg, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). The bizarre case began when the teen, identified as Caden Speight, sent a text message to his family claiming he...
Darrell’s Dog Gone Good Diner closes Gainesville location
Southern American comfort food cravers will have to find a new go-to as Darrell’s Dog Gone Good Diner closed its Gainesville location last week. The diner with 4.4 stars on Google opened in 2020 at 3117 SW 34th St. Ste. 1 in University Town Center and operated as one of Darrell Warden’s 17 diner locations across...
Ballyhoo Grill in Gainesville closed due to overdue rent, taxes
In September, Ballyhoo owner Brooke Skiotti and Pendon Corp. were sued by Lorand Inc., which alleged the restaurant had failed to pay its rent and owed them over $30,000.
Southeastern Grocers announces that three Hitchcock’s Market stores will be converted to Winn-Dixie stores
Southeastern Grocers announced that the company has finalized an agreement to acquire Hitchcock's Markets in Alachua, Keystone Heights, and Williston. The stores will be converted to Winn-Dixie stores and opened in phases, beginning in late 2025. The post Southeastern Grocers announces that three Hitchcock’s Market...
Patient says AdventHealth ER doctor’s misdiagnosis led to fractures, surgery
A Marion County man has filed a lawsuit against a radiologist working at AdventHealth Belleview Emergency Room, claiming the doctor’s alleged misdiagnosis of his Lisfranc injury led to multiple fractures before he required surgery. Attorneys representing Alexander Kovacs filed the lawsuit against Radiology Associates...
