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St. Francis House hosted its first-ever World Homeless Day event on October 10, 2025, bringing together community partners, volunteers, and supporters to provide essential needs and resources for local individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The post St. Francis House hosts first-ever World Homeless Day...

Christopher Alexander Brown, 44, was arrested last night for allegedly breaking into a home and damaging the home by smoking; he was also charged with possession of burglary tools and drug possession. The post Gainesville man arrested for breaking into home appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — City commissioners have approved a $2 million downtown budget. About half the money was set aside for Grace Marketplace and downtown ambassadors. Those workers pick up litter, escort people downtown, and remove graffiti. The other half will be used for beautification, event planning and...

NEWBERRY, Fla. – Phillip Demetrius Joseph, 48, of Newberry, was arrested yesterday for allegedly pointing a gun at three utility workers. At about 5:22 p.m. on October 14, an Alachua County Sheriff’s Deputy responded to a report of an armed disturbance in the 2900 block of SW 298th Street; the three victims said they...

Shameka Shontel Washington, 43, was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly chasing a downtown business owner while threatening to hit him with a three-foot wooden board. The post Homeless woman arrested for chasing downtown business owner with wooden board appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

The Dudley Historic Farm Fall Plant Sale is slated for Saturday, Oct. 18. This event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dudley Farm Historic State Park, located at 18730 W. Newberry Road in Newberry. The price for entry is $5 per vehicle. Dudley Farm Heritage Nursery...

Former Commissioner Joan White accused Alltop of cancelling a meeting after white resigned last month.

The 17-year-old who staged his own abduction and caused a statewide AMBER Alert has been arrested, Florida deputies say.

While tens of thousands of Gator fans arrive in Gainesville to attend the slate of weekend events marking this year’s University of Florida Homecoming, dozens of City employees are working behind the scenes to keep the celebration safe, clean, and moving. The post City of Gainesville staff work to make UF Homecoming...

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – A student at Santa Fe High School now faces charges after he was accused of injuring another student with a knife during a fight on Tuesday. According to the Alachua Police Department, the fight broke out between students on Thursday around 12:26 p.m. Police said...