5-Year-Old From Ohio Killed, 13 Critically Injured After Packed Motorhome Overturns In Florida
A crowded motorhome carrying 15 people from Ohio overturned early Saturday morning following a collision in Marion County, leaving a five-year-old boy dead and more than a dozen others fighting for their lives. The crash occurred just before 6 a.m. at the intersection of US-27 and County Road 316. According...
Hippodrome Cinema announces January 2026 film lineup
The Hippodrome Cinema presents a dynamic January lineup featuring documentaries, international cinema, beloved classics, and community engagement events. The post Hippodrome Cinema announces January 2026 film lineup appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Deadline to nominate Gainesville community artist approaches
If there’s a Gainesville artist you think deserves more attention, you can help them get time in the spotlight.
Family, unity celebrated at Kwanzaa event in Gainesville
Family and unity were celebrated on the first day of Kwanzaa , Dec. 26, 2025, at the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center in southeast Gainesville. The program featured African drumming , singing, storytelling and centerpieces on each table that featured portraits of families. One of the highlights of the program...
Kwanzaa message from Mayor Ward
Mayor Harvey Ward's Kwanzaa message The post Kwanzaa message from Mayor Ward appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Jail inmate charged with battering weekender for refusing to smuggle contraband into jail
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Jonathan Edward Thomas, 32, an inmate at the Alachua County Jail, has been charged with battery on another inmate after the victim, who is serving his sentence on weekends, said Thomas hit him because he refuses to smuggle contraband into the jail when he reports to the jail on weekends.
Gainesville’s oldest farmers market is moving to a new location
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A well-known Alachua County Farmers Market is closing its doors and heading to a new location. Even though a lot of people say they’re unhappy with this change, and how it seemed to fly under the radar, they say this new year is bringing new adventures, and all they can do is hope for the...
Marion County, FL, Big Dee’s Backyard BBQ food truck faces sanitation violations, live flying...
A mobile barbecue operation in Marion County received a warning following a December 19 inspection that discovered six violations, including live insects inside the food preparation area. Big Dee's Backyard BBQ food truck, located at 809 N Magnolia Ave in Ocala, must undergo a follow-up inspection after inspectors...
Child dies, 13 other people in critical condition after Marion County crash: FHP
MARION COUNTY, Fla. - A child has died following an early morning crash in Marion County that involved a motorhome, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened around 5:45 a.m. in the area of US 27 and CR 316. Officials said an SUV collided with a motorhome, causing the motorhome to...
352 WEEKEND TOP PICKS DEC. 26-28: Seasonal Celebrations, Concerts and Post-Christmas Cheer
352, FL (352today.com) – As December ends and the new year approaches, the final stretch of Christmas events are taking place the weekend after the holiday. The 352 is also closing out 2025 with a concert and a black dress evening. Light Up Homestead Park. What: Homestead Park is...

















