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Kenshae Dwight Robinson, 32, was arrested yesterday for allegedly choking a woman multiple times and trying to stop her from leaving their hotel room. The post Gainesville man arrested for repeatedly choking woman at hotel appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Florida voters could soon decide whether to reduce or eliminate property taxes statewide. Supporters say the proposal would provide financial relief for homeowners, while local leaders in Gainesville warn it could reduce funding for services such as public safety, road maintenance, and parks.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A man arrested for displaying a firearm on his property during a confrontation with fiber internet installers filed a lawsuit against Alachua County Sheriff Chad Scott after the charges were dropped. In the newly filed lawsuit, Drew Worthmann argues his rights under Florida’s “Stand Your Grou

On a Tuesday night in late May, emergency responders were called to the Creeks Edge Condos in Gainesville, Florida. They found Brooke Smith, 24, with a gunshot wound. She was declared dead at the scene. Smith was a nursing student at the University of Florida, months away from completing her...

Alachua County Crime Stoppers, a trusted community partner for over 40 years, is proud to announce its official rebranding to Crime Stoppers of North Central Florida. The post New name, bigger impact: Crime Stoppers of North Central Florida launches with first $5,000 reward appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

The grant will fund a full-time service coordinator who will work directly with residents in six public housing communities: Eastwood Meadows, The Grove, Pine Meadows, Lake Terrace, Forest Pines, and Caroline Manor. The position will focus on connecting families to services that support employment, education, financial

The Florida Gators are in the middle of its second official visit weekend of the summer.

Gas prices in the Gainesville area fell from $4.37 to $4.03 per gallon over the past week after reaching a four-year high last month. Florida has the 15th lowest gas price nationwide at $3.90 per gallon, down from $4.21 last month and $3.02 last year statewide. Gas prices in the...

A 15-year-old girl was sentenced April 13 to 20 years in prison for the fatal shooting of a man during what police called a "botched robbery." The teen, who The Sun is not identifying due to her age, was 13 at the time of the shooting. She was indicted in June 2024 on a charge of first-degree murder in the death of Wil

Marion County Superintendent Dr. Danielle Brewer has announced principal changes at nine local schools for the upcoming school year that will impact approximately 7,000 students, as the district eliminates seven assistant principal positions among 54 total staff terminations. The shuffle, which is pending approval from