Verve Apartments expansion heads to Gainesville planning board
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — City planning board members will review proposed changes Thursday night to a previously approved apartment development near the University of Florida. The Verve Apartments project, located near Southwest Second Avenue and Southwest Tenth Street, would increase the maximum number of units from
City of Alachua’s Independence Day celebration features food, music, and fireworks
Celebrate Independence Day with food, music, family fun, and fireworks in the City of Alachua. The post City of Alachua’s Independence Day celebration features food, music, and fireworks appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
‘It’s not over’: Regional water project proceeds without Bronson
A collaborative project to treat and transport water and wastewater in Levy County will undergo a major redesign after the community slated to house the new facilities withdrew its membership. The Town of Bronson, Town of Otter Creek and Cedar Key Water and Sewer District formed the Waccasassa Water and...
Thoroughbred foal rescued in animal cruelty case gets second chance in Marion County
A thoroughbred foal named Annie is recovering from one of the largest animal seizure cases in Citrus County after being adopted by a Marion County woman who is providing round-the-clock care.
Career offender arrested for burglarizing vehicle in Golfview neighborhood
Jerome Jamal Jones, 43, has been arrested for allegedly burglarizing a vehicle in the carport of a home in the Golfview neighborhood. The post Career offender arrested for burglarizing vehicle in Golfview neighborhood appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Ellianos Coffee Opens New Drive-Thru Location in Williston
WILLISTON, FL (352today.com) – Coffee lovers in Levy County have a new place to grab their morning caffeine fix. Ellianos Coffee has officially opened its newest drive-thru location in Williston at 13 W. Noble Ave., bringing the southeast-based specialty coffee chain’s handcrafted beverages, breakfast offerings and fas
State Attorney clears Marion County deputy in Reddick shooting: ‘I was going to die’
REDDICK, Fla. (WCJB) - Authorities have determined the Marion County Sheriff’s deputy who shot and killed a man during an incident in Reddick in September 2025 acted lawfully. In a letter from the Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office, an assistant state attorney shared the outcome of her investigation...
Orlando man arrested for using stolen credit cards to buy over $25,000 in merchandise...
Rico Martino Michel, 35, of Orlando, is facing nine felony charges after allegedly using stolen credit cards to purchase over $25,000 in iPads, Nintendo Switches, and other merchandise from the Gainesville Target and other stores. The post Orlando man arrested for using stolen credit cards to buy over $25,000 in merch
Quick stop at the gas station turns into a $10 million jackpot for lucky...
LEESBURG, Fla. (CBS12) — A quick trip to the Circle K gas station ended with a Marion County man winning $10 million. The Florida Lottery announced on Thursday that an Ocklawaha resident, Christopher Trail, claimed his winnings on March 18 at Florida Lottery headquarters in Tallahassee. The ticket was from the March 11
Marion County man claims $10 million Powerball prize
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A Marion County man is $10 million richer after winning big in a recent Powerball drawing. The Florida Lottery announced that Christopher Trail, 51, claimed a $10 million prize from the Powerball drawing held March 11, 2026. Trail claimed his winnings at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee on Marc

















