‘Dumbest thing I’ve ever done’ — Florida Gators HC Jon Sumrall issues warning to...
When Jon Sumrall accepted the Florida Gators head coaching job, he still coached the Tulane Green Wave for three weeks.
Alachua County seeks volunteers for tree-planting event
The tree-planting event on May 30 offers participants an opportunity to contribute to local environmental conservation efforts while getting an early look at the County’s newest protected natural area. The post Alachua County seeks volunteers for tree-planting event appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Alachua County acts on Wahoo, Lakeshore Drive and Westside Christian School
The Alachua County BOCC unanimously denied designating Lakeshore Drive as a scenic road after homeowner concerns about traffic and road conditions. Westside Christian School's request to connect to water and wastewater service at its Parker Road site was delayed to allow further study and negotiations due to cost and p
High Springs small business owners demand financial accountability with public records request
J. Muir & Associates, a Florida business law firm, announced today that it has filed formal public records requests with the City of High Springs on behalf of a coalition of local small business owners seeking answers about the City's financial management over the past three fiscal years. The post High Springs small b
23-year-old woman killed in Creeks Edge shooting
A 23-year-old woman was shot and killed last night at Creeks Edge Condominiums; the shooter is still at large but is believed to have left the area. The post 23-year-old woman killed in Creeks Edge shooting appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Law enforcement searching for Gainesville homicide suspect in Volusia County
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Authorities in Volusia County are searching for a homicide suspect out of Gainesville. The sheriff’s office and Daytona Beach police are looking for Xavion Perry III, who is described as a Black male standing 6 feet, 1 inch tall. He was last seen wearing all black clothing, white socks, and white
Summerfield woman allegedly called boyfriend from jail after attack that sent him to hospital
A Summerfield woman was arrested on a warrant Sunday for contacting her boyfriend against a judge’s orders while in jail. Mariah Disyari Mata, 29, was arrested on May 9 for allegedly hitting her boyfriend of five years in the head with a brick. When law enforcement spoke to him, he had a substantial amount of blood on
GPD makes domestic violence a priority; Mayor Ward recommends a “public health approach”
During the morning session of the May 21 Gainesville City Commission meeting, GPD presented quarterly data and announced that the agency intends to prioritize reducing domestic violence in 2026. The post GPD makes domestic violence a priority; Mayor Ward recommends a “public health approach” appeared first on Alachua
Rumored data center packs public meetings in Alachua
When Sherri McCormick saw a real estate listing advertising land for a potential data center, she said she wasn’t shocked. “I just didn’t expect it to be a few miles down the road,” she said. A growing number of large-scale facilities are appearing in rural areas nationwide....
Ward’s Supermarket celebrates 75 years in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — The owners of Ward’s Supermarket are celebrating a milestone as the store marks 75 years in business. Owner Danielle Ward-Breeden said business has not slowed down despite rising prices everywhere. Items at Ward’s Supermarket are competitive with chain supermarkets, especially produce items,
