Gainesville man arrested for pointing gun at two victims at Cabana Beach Apartments
Naytrellis Naytravone Enoch, 33, was arrested last night after a multi-hour stand-off and charged with pointing a gun at two victims at Cabana Beach Apartments. The post Gainesville man arrested for pointing gun at two victims at Cabana Beach Apartments appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Local business owners rescue historic downtown Gainesville block from demolition
Three historic buildings in downtown Gainesville received a second chance at life last week after the Holy Trinity Episcopal Foundation (HTEF) backtracked on demolition and sold the deteriorated properties to new owners. On July 1, Scott Shillington and Hal Mendez purchased the buildings at 101, 103 and 113 N. Main...
Officials to begin search for next North Central Florida medical examiner
North Central Florida leaders are preparing to officially search for a District 8 medical examiner, moving away from the interim contract currently in place. The process will start with a local search committee that includes county officials, the state attorney’s office, public defender’s office, funeral home...
Suspects fled after a failed ATM theft in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -Three suspects are on the run after attempting to steal an ATM early this morning. Surveillance video from Radiant Credit Union on Southwest Archer Road in Gainesville shows the suspects trying to break into the ATM around 3 a.m. They fled the scene when they were unable...
‘He didn’t do anything wrong’: Campus USA faces $90 million discrimination lawsuit
Early Learning Coalition to donate school supplies to Alachua County students. Members of the Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County are hosting their second annual Ready-2-Learn Rally, a free backpack & school supply giveaway on Saturday. Updated: 1 hour ago. Lanes are blocked on Interstate 75 North in Marion...
Ocala woman sends over 100 texts threatening to destroy man’s business, deputies say
An Ocala woman was arrested earlier this week after she allegedly sent over 100 text messages to a man, demanding money and threatening to post negative Google reviews about his business if he failed to pay her. On Tuesday, June 24, a Marion County Sheriff’s Office made contact with the...
Summer gas prices drop to lowest mark in 4 years
The average cost per gallon dropped nine cents over the past week to $3.07 in the Gainesville area, according to the latest AAA numbers released Thursday, as summer prices fell to their lowest mark in four years. The cost per gallon decreased in the Gainesville area from $3.16 last week...
Loud music dispute on Bird Island ends with shots fired into air
A Summerfield man was arrested on a warrant Wednesday after firing multiple rounds into the air at his neighbor’s house over loud music. A deputy responded to a disturbance involving 35-year-old Steven Michael Clavette at 24 SE Ocale Way, Summerfield, at 11:15 p.m. Saturday, according to an arrest report from the...
Gainesville man charged with forcing friend to help him flee from the scene of...
Xzavier Taylor Hawkins, 20, was arrested yesterday and charged with kidnapping for allegedly forcing a friend to help him flee the scene of a shooting. The post Gainesville man charged with forcing friend to help him flee from the scene of a July 2 shooting appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Environmentalists oppose proposed housing development neighboring Paynes Prairie
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -Environmentalists are taking a stand against a proposed housing development in Alachua County. This development is planned for Southwest 13th Street, on the edge of Paynes Prairie. “The environment is going downhill anyway, I think it’s terrible,” said Jay Glynn, who was visiting the state...
