New book sheds light on death row and the process behind it
Florida is setting a record pace for executions. Last year, the state accounted for 40% of all executions in the country. And so far this year, Florida has put more men to death than all other states combined. But the systems we have in place to keep innocent people off...
Scattered showers and storms continue as we get a break from the heat
Rounds of locally heavy rain and thunderstorms added up for inland counties. From Highway 301 to I-75, Exact Track 4D recorded rainfall amounts of 2 to almost 4 inches. These storms lead to Severe Warnings and Flood Advisories. A Flood Advisory will continue through 9:15 for Union, Alachua and Columbia...
Gainesville gas prices rise slightly to $3.98 as national averages hold steady
Florida has the 18th-lowest gas price at $3.90 per gallon and Alachua County offers gas as low as $3.79 at select stations. The cost per gallon of gas in the Gainesville area increased this past week slightly to $3.98 after prices jumped 15 cents nationally the week before. The cost...
Newberry woman charged with arson for setting fire next to gas pump
Ashley Lachendra Quamecia Hall, 45, has been charged with arson for allegedly setting a piece of paper on fire and leaving it next to a gas pump. The post Newberry woman charged with arson for setting fire next to gas pump appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Gainesville daycare teacher arrested for hitting student in face, officers say: ‘Deeply disturbed’
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — A teacher at a Gainesville daycare was arrested after police say she physically abused one of her students. Tarra Houston, 58, was arrested after officers received a call reporting child abuse. The caller told officers that the previous Friday, she picked her son up from Small World Daycare o
Oak Hammock at the University of Florida earns a 2026 Bronze National Quality Award
Oak Hammock at the University of Florida has been recognized as a 2026 recipient of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living for its commitment to improving the lives of residents through quality care. The post Oak Hammock at the Universit
‘Conversations About Death and Dying’ slated for Saturday
Gainesville End-of-Life Doulas & Friends will host a special community event in recognition of Grief Awareness Month on Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Alachua County Headquarters Library. The free event, titled “Conversations About Death & Dying,” will take place from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Meeting Room A on the...
19-Year-Old Sentenced to Year in Jail for Santa Fe High School Stabbing
On July 23, David Teague, 19, was convicted of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, possession of a weapon on school property and interfering with an educational institution. Facing up to 20 years in prison, Teague entered into a plea agreement with the Eighth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office. Teague...
Back-to-school events in our area: Giveaways and celebrations
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Families have multiple opportunities to pick up free backpacks and school supplies before fall. Below is an easy guide to help the community welcome in the new school year. Giveaways. Round Room / Wireless Zone “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway”. When: Sunday, July 26, 1 p.m.
Teachers reassigned to SI schools just days before pre-planning
Multiple teachers have contacted Alachua Chronicle to report that on July 28, just days before pre-planning starts, they were suddenly reassigned to the district's lowest-performing schools. The post Teachers reassigned to SI schools just days before pre-planning appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
