Gainesville FL

You all should really take a deeper look into that jail. During the three separate times I was incarcerated in there (the only times as an adult I’ve been in trouble [1st charge less then 20g of pot and paraphernalia, 2nd charge paraphernalia, and the third trespassing]), I’ve seen people nearly die because guards don’

Jasamine Lashae McCrea, 35, was arrested early this morning for allegedly grabbing and pushing an officer who had asked her to step out of a vehicle and identify herself during an investigation into a fight. The post Gainesville woman arrested for battery on police officer appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

The NE 31st Avenue Trail, a 10-foot-wide asphalt path nearly one mile long, connects residential areas and schools, commercial areas, and an existing trail along Waldo Road. The trail also provides safe access to Unity Park and Flatwoods Conservation Area, two municipal greenspaces along the corridor. The post New mul

City of Gainesville leaders invite all neighbors to a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 6 to mark the completion of renovations to Tom Petty Park. The post Gainesville to celebrate Tom Petty Park renovations appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Strawberry growers across the country aren’t just tending fields – they’re often running a quiet race against fast-moving plant diseases. When trouble strikes, their first call is often to the plant pathologists at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center (GCREC). The latest culprit has entered the...

Summer offers opportunities for children to explore, create, and learn outside the classroom, and UF/IFAS has compiled a range of resources to help families make the most of these experiences. The collection includes books, workbooks, activity guides, coloring books, and outdoor learning materials focused on nature, ga

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies say a sworn complaint was filed against the person suspected of killing a beloved pet pig in Hawthorne. Sheriff’s deputies say the suspect faces the charge of petit theft in connection with the death of “Gemma,” a pet potbellied pig.

Gainesville City Commission will vote to move garbage and stormwater fees from utility bills to property tax with fee increases expected. A 10-year $113 million contract with GFL Environmental for garbage pickup is proposed, including a 4% annual rate increase after next fiscal year. Stormwater fees for apartments and

Investigators determined that animal cruelty charges were not applicable under the circumstances of this case because the evidence indicated the pig was harvested under the belief that it was a feral hog and not a domesticated pet. The post Suspect charged with petit theft after investigation into death of pet pig app

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The Alachua County School Board delayed a vote on the future of Citizens Field and approved principal reassignments during a tense meeting Tuesday night. Board members spent hours debating both issues at district headquarters. Citizens Field vote tabled. The school board unanimously agreed to