Landmark Williston restaurant soon to reopen after fire
A Williston landmark, The Ivy House Restaurant, is close to reopening after being closed for two and a half years. The restaurant, located about 20 miles southwest of Gainesville, announced on its Facebook page that it will be opening its doors soon after a long absence. This was confirmed by one of the owners, Waica...
Cornerstone Academy senior named National Merit Finalist
Cornerstone Academy is proud to announce that senior Hannah Jones has been named a National Merit Finalist in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program -- one of the most prestigious academic honors awarded to high school students in the United States. The post Cornerstone Academy senior named National Merit...
Qualifiers for the 2026 NAIA Men’s Indoor Track & Field Championship Multi-Events
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The NAIA announced the indoor track and field multi-event qualifiers for the 2026 NAIA Men’s Indoor Track and Field Championship in Gainesville, Fla. The top 16 marks in the heptathlon qualify to compete at the national championship. The current heptathlon record holder is Robbie...
February 26 SBAC workshop on boundary maps
The School Board of Alachua County, Florida, will hold a rezoning workshop at 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 26. The post February 26 SBAC workshop on boundary maps appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Marion County daycare worker charged with assaulting toddlers
A Marion County daycare worker is facing charges, including aggravated battery and criminal mischief, for allegedly assaulting three toddlers.
UF College of Nursing to host first North Central Florida Health Festival
The University of Florida College of Nursing will host the inaugural North Central Florida Health Festival, a free community event on March 7. The post UF College of Nursing to host first North Central Florida Health Festival appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Man on pre-trial release charged with nine felonies after allegedly throwing pistol and drugs...
Quardarell Henry Robinson, 38, was arrested yesterday after allegedly throwing a pistol and drugs out of his pickup truck. The post Man on pre-trial release charged with nine felonies after allegedly throwing pistol and drugs from vehicle appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
University of Florida Police increase activity due to threatening emails
The University of Florida Police Department increased the presence of officers on campus on Monday due to threatening emails.
Florida childcare employee allegedly threw, slapped, kicked children in her care: Affidavit
MARION COUNTY, Fla. - An employee who worked at a children's daycare in Marion County, Florida, has been arrested on multiple child abuse charges after surveillance footage allegedly showed her throwing, hitting, or kicking children under her care, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office. What we know:. Laura...
Heavy traffic after semi-truck catches fire on I-75 in Marion County
A semi-truck fire on Interstate 75 in Marion County has caused significant traffic delays after all northbound lanes were briefly blocked on Tuesday afternoon. Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) responded to the incident at 12:15 p.m. near mile marker 343, approximately two miles north of State Road 484. According to the...
