Gainesville woman arrested after breaking into ex-girlfriend’s apartment, police say
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A Gainesville woman was arrested early Sunday morning after breaking into her ex-girlfriend’s apartment. Police say Angel Curtis, 25, entered the victim’s apartment without permission, holding a knife and pepper spray in her hands, looking for another woman. The woman had locked herself in...
Divers working to rescue cat stuck in sinkhole
Cave experts from around North Central Florida are coming together to rescue a cat who fell into a sinkhole.
Alachua Hotel Catches Fire, No One Injured
ALACHUA, FL (352today.com) – A hotel in Alachua caught fire in the early afternoon yesterday, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. According to a report by WCJB, the fire occurred at an America’s Best Value Inn, located at 16100 NW U.S. HWY 441 in Alachua. The blaze started in one of the rooms around 1 p.m. on Saturday; Alachua...
Introducing ‘Evelyn Goes Gator’: What does Gainesville look like to an Irish exchange student?
I’m a junior exchange student from Trinity College Dublin in Ireland. I arrived in Gainesville a few days ago, and I’ll be writing in this recurring column about what the move actually feels like, from culture shock and logistics to the small stuff people don’t warn you about.
Bob Evans on College Road near I-75 has closed
The Bob Evans restaurant at 3535 SW College Road (State Road 200) has closed. According to the property appraiser's office, the original restaurant building on that site was built in 1985, with a rebuild in 2000. It's not clear on which day the restaurant closed. The closure was earlier reported by ocala-news.com...
ALERT: Freeze Watch and Freeze Warning Issued for Marion County Jan. 18-20
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,...
Celebration of Life held in Gainesville for 2 teen boys after sandpit collapsed
A Celebration of Life is being held in Gainesville on Wednesday for two Citrus County teen best friends who died in a freak accident.
Upcoming meetings for the City of Gainesville
City of Gainesville meetings for the week of January 19-25, 2026 The post Upcoming meetings for the City of Gainesville appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
11 Hole-In-The-Wall Florida Pizza Joints Locals Say Are Worth The Drive
Some of Florida’s best pizza comes from places you would never expect. These are the shops tucked into strip malls and quiet neighborhoods where locals already know what to order. No big names, no flashy signs, just pizza that keeps people coming back. From wood-fired pies to New York-style...
Cold front brings rain Sunday, freeze possible by Sunday night
A strong cold front will arrive on Sunday, bringing scattered showers to the area and much cooler temperatures.
