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LAKE BUTLER, Fla. (WCJB) - The Union County High School community is mourning after the death of one of its students. Cody Andrews died in a multi-vehicle crash in Union County on Feb. 27. State troopers said the teen was making a turn in an SUV on State Road 121...

Mirin Irie Minno, 21, was arrested yesterday morning for allegedly choking, hitting, and raping a woman he had dated in the past. The post Gainesville man charged with choking and raping woman appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A 40-year-old woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Marion County on Sunday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened around 12:20 p.m. at NE 36th Ave. Road and NE 40th Ave. Road. According to a crash report, an...

GRU is increasing its electric fuel adjustment from 45 mills to 50 mills beginning March 1 to continue recovering millions of dollars in additional fuel expenses caused by natural gas shortages during this record-breaking winter. The post GRU increases pass-through fuel surcharge for March appeared first on Alachua...

After reviewing Alachua County’s current wildland fire conditions and in consultation with state officials, the mandatory countywide burn ban has been extended and will remain in effect through March 6 The post Alachua County extends burn ban appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - With the hope of creating confident smiles, Care to Share Day returned to Millhopper Family Dentistry, drawing nearly 200 people who woke up very early or didn’t sleep at all, to receive free dental services. Community members lined up as early as 2 p.m. on...

More than six weeks since the Bradford County Commission voted to move forward with a proposal to turn an unused warehouse in Starke into an ICE detention facility, the community has come together to protest, reach out to neighbors and gather information. Anya Griffis is the coordinator for Protect Rural...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Most of North Central Florida is under a burn ban as crews respond to a series of brush fires in the region. Alachua County officials extended their burn ban through at least March 6. Columbia County Fire Rescue officials say crews responded to two out-of-control fires...

ALACHUA, FL - Nori Nite is targeting a May opening at 14960 Main St, Alachua, FL 32615, bringing a sushi and Laotian fusion concept to the area. Owner Oulay Inthalangsy confirmed the plans during a recent interview with Business Debut. What to Expect. Nori Nite will offer a fusion of...

Florida is full of places to eat, but every so often you find one that feels like it has been waiting for you long before you ever turned down its road. Out in the quieter corners of the state, where highways narrow and scenery takes its time, there’s a restaurant that doesn’t rush to impress you. It doesn’t need to.