2 Marion County men sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping, robbery
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Two kidnapping and armed robbery suspects in Marion County are going to serve life sentences. Court records show Mark Cambre, 60, and Ronald Ganser, 52, were both found guilty and sentenced on Friday. In February 2022, sheriff’s deputies say Cambre and Ganser robbed the people inside...
Thanksgiving Eve Traditions: Gainesville’s ACR Night and Blackout Wednesday
The night before Thanksgiving, known as Blackout Wednesday, is often a time when people return to their hometowns and gather at local bars. This tradition has been observed in many parts of the country, and a question has recently been raised on whether this custom is also prevalent in Gainesville.
Lake Alto Park Boat Ramp temporarily closed to motorized watercraft
The Lake Alto Park boat ramp is temporarily closed to the launching of motorized watercraft. The post Lake Alto Park Boat Ramp temporarily closed to motorized watercraft appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
‘We’re selling hope’: Destiny Community Church holds ‘Buy a Tree, Change a Life’
The non-profit organization is dedicated to helping children globally and locally by selling the trees.
City wants answers after being charged $700K in legal fees by GRU Authority
The Gainesville City Commission is calling for "full transparency" from the GRU Authority after discovering the utility charged the city more than $700,000 in legal fees the past two fiscal years. In a letter to GRUA board Chair Eric Lawson, Mayor Harvey Ward questioned why Gainesville taxpayers are footing the bill...
Affordable Group Birthday Celebration Locations
A local parent is seeking affordable yet fun group birthday ideas for her 17-year-old son in Gainesville, Florida. The initial plan was to take the birthday boy and his friends to Splitz for bowling, but the high prices and negative reviews have led the family to reconsider. The parent is now reaching out to the...
Florida Man Accused Of Killing Dog, Beating Sleeping Girlfriend With Speaker And Utensil Holder
Authorities in Marion County have arrested a 52-year-old man accused of a brutal domestic attack that left his girlfriend injured and her protective dog dead. Elliot Mack faces charges of domestic battery and animal cruelty stemming from an Oct. 20 incident in Bellview, located just north of The Villages. He is...
Woman arrested for stealing truck from Good Samaritan
Melinda Marie Waters, 42, was arrested yesterday after allegedly stealing a truck from a man who stopped on the side of the road to help her. The post Woman arrested for stealing truck from Good Samaritan appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Six North Central Florida counties under burn bans due to dry conditions
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Six counties across North Central Florida are under burn bans due to dry weather conditions. Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Citrus, Gilchrist, and Union counties have implemented the restrictions. Baker and Bradford counties’ burn bans went into effect Tuesday. Alachua and Gilchrist county...
Newberry man arrested on DUI charges after crashing into real estate office in Gainesville
Shu Zhi Zhu, 28, of Newberry, was arrested early this morning on DUI charges after crashing into a real estate office near the intersection of West Newberry Road and NW 8th Avenue. The post Newberry man arrested on DUI charges after crashing into real estate office in Gainesville appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

















