Gainesville Police investigating armed robbery of online Marketplace clothing sale
Gainesville Police investigated a Tuesday evening armed robbery during a clothing sale arranged online at SW 39th Way. Police recovered some stolen clothing but have not found the suspects and urge witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers for a $1000 reward. The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) is investigating an armed
Jail Booking Log, July 28
Charge(s): LARC: PETIT THEFT 2ND DEGREE OFFENSE X2; POSSESS METH W INTENT TO SELL MANUFACTURE DELIV; POSSESS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA ADVERTISE; INTIMIDATION: THREAT W DEATH SERIOUS BODILY HARM LEO X2. The booking report is provided by the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Department of the Jail. This information is public rec
National Vacuum’s new 1959 Cadillac returns as Gainesville landmark
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -A new 1959 Cadillac is now parked outside National Vacuum in Gainesville, replacing two classic cars that sat in front of the business for more than 30 years. The new car arrived last Wednesday. The previous Cadillacs were removed earlier this year to be restored, leaving customers...
Two men with gun rob woman during clothes sale meetup in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A robbery occurred in Gainesville on Tuesday at around 5:40 p.m. According to Gainesville Police Department officials, the victim arranged to meet two men to sell clothes. As she arrived at the meeting spot, two black men approached her wearing all black. The men revealed a...
Woman on probation arrested for throwing butcher knife, breaking rear window of victim’s vehicle
Anaria Da'jeonia Goss, 23, was arrested early yesterday morning for allegedly throwing a large butcher knife at the rear window of a vehicle, shattering the window. The post Woman on probation arrested for throwing butcher knife, breaking rear window of victim’s vehicle appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Alachua County Crisis Center: A closer look at a community resource
Marie Shalomit Fishman provides an overview of services provided by the Alachua County Crisis Center The post Alachua County Crisis Center: A closer look at a community resource appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Alachua city commissioners vote in favor of commercial land development
ALACHUA, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua city commissioners held a public hearing Monday afternoon on a proposal to rezone farmland along U.S. Highway 441, and voted 3-2 in favor of the rezoning. The plans for commercial development is moving forward despite resident pushback Celine Benedict, and Alachua resident, had concerns f
First Alert declared on Wednesday due to high heat and risk of severe storms
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The NWS has issued an EXTREME HEAT WATCH for NCFL on Wednesday, July 29th, in effect until 8 PM. With high humidity in place, heat indices will soar into the triple digits, peaking at 107-115 for most. Additionally, there is a risk for isolated strong-to-severe storms...
Depot Park celebrates decade as Gainesville’s signature park
The City of Gainesville invites the community to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Depot Park with an evening of family-friendly entertainment, music, and activities on August 1. The post Depot Park celebrates decade as Gainesville’s signature park appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Greg McElroy reveals his pick to win Florida’s quarterback competition
Greg McElroy speaks from experience when he talks about quarterback competitions, especially those that take place in the SEC. As a former Alabama signal-caller who won a national championship in Tuscaloosa, McElroy knows the intense drill, and right now as fall camp approaches in Gainesville, there will be an intense

















