Afternoon becomes first Gainesville restaurant featured on the Michelin Guide
Inside the small white-walled dining room of Afternoon, patrons enjoy brunch classics like scones and BLTs as well as unique options like mushroom toast and crispy potatoes — all ordered from a hand-drawn menu. Afternoon, located off Northwest 10th Avenue, was founded by Grace Glennon and Kyle Spore in...
Gainesville approves $3.5 million for park restoration
The Gainesville City Commission voted Thursday to restore Bivens Arm Park, one of the city’s oldest nature parks. The project is financed through the Wild Spaces & Public Places program, which previously oversaw Phase 1 of the Bivens Arm Marsh restoration project this year. The first phase included construction...
County approves demolition of old animal shelter in southeast Ocala
Just days after cutting the ribbon on a new, 37,361-square-foot animal shelter, Marion County officials have approved the demolition of the previous site in southeast Ocala. On Tuesday, June 2, the Marion County Board of County Commissioners officially approved a bid award to demolish the former Marion County Animal Se
Driver suspected of DUI enters plea in crash that killed motorcyclist
A Belleview man suspected of driving under the influence has pleaded not guilty to the death of a motorcyclist killed in a crash in May. Michael Ryan Durham, 41, entered his plea on Thursday, May 28, at the Marion County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. He was arrested on Thursday, May 21, on charge of negli
Alachua County School Board debates administrative reassignments
The Alachua County School Board unanimously approved administrative contract renewals for the 2026-27 school year during the meeting. Parents and board members expressed concerns about the transfer of a Parker Elementary principal with over 30 years of experience. Interim Superintendent Kamela Patton cited personal req
Gainesville man arrested for repeatedly choking woman at hotel
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 mayor weighs in on property tax proposal: ‘Not a good idea’
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.
‘Stand Your Ground’ lawsuit filed against Alachua County Sheriff by man accused of threatening...
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
Brooke Smith Was Weeks From Graduating. Then This.
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...
New name, bigger impact: Crime Stoppers of North Central Florida launches with first $5,000...
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 .
