Alachua County deputies search for man who fled stolen vehicle near Newberry Road
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies searched Monday afternoon for a man who ran from a stolen vehicle near the South Pointe neighborhood west of Interstate 75 along Newberry Road. Shortly before 5 p.m., deputies warned drivers they were searching the area. The suspect is described...
Man Sent to Prison for Grand Theft After Avoiding Extortion Conviction
On July 22, Freddie Lee Edwards Jr., 43, was placed into the custody of the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) to serve a three-year prison sentence for violating his probation in a prior domestic violence case and felony larceny in a more recent case. Battery Case. On November 13, 2024,...
Florida Makes Big Urban Meyer Announcement Days Before Fall Camp Starts
Urban Meyer's time with the Florida Gators is fondly remembered by many fans, and now he's being celebrated for his achievements.
UF ranked No. 1 best-value public university
UF was named the No.1 best-value public university in the nation by financial technology company SmartAsset last month. The ranking placed UF above many other renowned schools like Purdue University and Baruch College. The ranking evaluated public institutions based on affordability, graduation rates and median earning
August 4 School Board of Alachua County meeting
The School Board of Alachua County will hold a business meeting at 6 p.m. on August 4. The post August 4 School Board of Alachua County meeting appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Two juveniles arrested after investigation into LaCrosse burglaries
Two juveniles were arrested after deputies investigated two burglaries in LaCrosse in the early hours of Saturday, August 1. The post Two juveniles arrested after investigation into LaCrosse burglaries appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Flood Watch continues as showers drench I-75 corridor
Daily rounds of showers and thunderstorms, some locally heavy. The rainfall totals have been higher near and along I-75 as a Flood Watch continues through 8 p.m. The Flood Watch includes southwestern Columbia and western Alachua counties. Scattered showers with storms will continue through around 7 - 8 p.m. Showers...
This Unassuming Florida Gas Station Is Secretly Home To Some Of The Best Barbecue...
Tucked along Highway 441 in the tiny town of Micanopy, Florida, Pearl Country Store and Barbecue is the kind of place you might drive right past without a second glance. From the outside, it looks like a regular gas station convenience store, but step through those doors and the smell of slow-smoked meat will stop you
Two teens charged in Alachua County break-ins, thefts
LACROSSE, Fla. (WCJB) — Two teenagers are facing burglary and theft charges after Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies say they were caught on surveillance video breaking into a LaCrosse business Saturday. The footage showed the two teens, later identified as a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old boy, throwing rocks through...
Man arrested for threatening to shoot former co-worker
Jose Miguel Torres-Melendez, 27, was arrested early this morning for allegedly threatening to shoot a former co-worker at Bellamy Grand apartments in July. The post Man arrested for threatening to shoot former co-worker appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
