‘It’s a work of God’: Cancer survivor builds guitars, donates them to charity
A North Central Florida man says that while going through chemotherapy, he discovered his love of helping others by building guitars.
Man on probation charged with 26 felonies after traffic stop
Adasian Chiziere Armstrong, 20, was arrested early this morning after a deputy reportedly found an AR-style pistol and 21 rounds of ammunition in his backpack after a traffic stop; as a convicted felon, Armstrong is not legally permitted to possess a firearm. The post Man on probation charged with 26 felonies after...
Family-owned businesses anchor Williston’s evolving downtown
For two years, the lot off Northwest Main Street where The Ivy House once stood as a haven for Southern comfort food has been a quiet gap in Williston. Melanie’s, a family restaurant that served the community for more than 15 years, remains shuttered after a devastating fire in September 2024. And Hitchcock’s Market,...
Gainesville woman arrested for hitting co-worker with metal pipe after she was fired
Michelle Elizabeth Boone, 26, was arrested yesterday for allegedly hitting a co-worker with a metal pipe and hitting another co-worker with her scooter after she was fired from her job; she also allegedly fled from a deputy on her scooter. The post Gainesville woman arrested for hitting co-worker with metal pipe...
Duke Game Could be Turning Point for Gators
Tuesday's 67-66 loss to the Blue Devils revealed many strengths for the Gators while exposing plenty of weaknesses.
Ocala man accused of stabbing sister on Thanksgiving after argument over hat
A 27-year-old Ocala man was arrested on Thanksgiving after he allegedly stabbed his sister with a knife during an argument over a hat. Early in the morning on Thursday, November 27, a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a local residence after receiving reports of a stabbing incident. When the deputy...
Thornebrook Holiday Market slated for Friday evening
The Thonebrook Holiday Market is slated for Friday, Dec. 5, in Gainesville. This event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at The Shoppes at Thornebrook (2441 NW 43rd St.). This free, family-friendly event will feature live performances, free photos with Santa, local vendors, and Thornebrook shops open late with...
Gainesville felon pleads guilty to federal gun and drug crimes
William Blas Hernandez, 28, is facing 10 years to life in federal prison after pleading guilty to three federal offenses: (1) possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine; (2) carrying a firearm during a drug-trafficking crime; and (3) possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The post Gainesville felon...
Federal indictments filed against three Gainesville residents
Three Gainesville residents have been indicted on federal charges in the Northern District of Florida. The post Federal indictments filed against three Gainesville residents appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Gainesville Police looking for 2 people of interest in robbery investigation
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Gainesville Police are also asking for information identifying two people of interest in a robbery investigation. Police say the crime took place on October 11 at the SA Express on West University Avenue. Officers want to know about a man and woman recorded on surveillance video.
