Marion County man arrested after vehicle chase for robbing 3 stores at gunpoint
Marion County deputies say the suspect robbed a Family Dollar, a Shoe Station, and a Murphy Oil at gunpoint.
Florida DOGE report highlights local budget increases and calls out DEI training
A report released this week by Florida DOGE highlights budget increases at Alachua County and the City of Gainesville and calls out DEI and climate initiatives conducted by both entities. The post Florida DOGE report highlights local budget increases and calls out DEI training appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
The Yard Stop Donates Memorial Garden Remodel to Humane Society of Marion County
OCALA, FL. (352today) — The Humane Society of Marion County is proud to announce a generous in-kind donation from The Yard Stop, which will demolish and rebuild the shelter’s Memorial Garden at 701 NW 14th Road, Ocala, FL, at no cost to the organization. Demolition is scheduled to...
Child Rapist Begins Serving Life Sentence
Mir Aseel, 66 was recently transferred from the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) Reception and Medical Center to the Century Correctional Institute where he will reside for the rest of his life. On January 12, 2026, Aseel was sentenced to life in prison following a trial conviction of four child...
Florida DOGE audit criticizes Alachua County, Gainesville spending practices, DEI initiatives
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — A state audit is critical of taxing and spending practices by both the Alachua County and the City of Gainesville governments. The Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) “Report of Local Government Spending” says rising millage rate and property tax value in Gainesville allowed...
Intoxicated Man Arrested on Camera After Crashing Out in Gainesville
On Saturday, January 24, Lucas Scott Lehman, 20, was arrested for causing damage to property while driving under the influence (DUI). Lehman did significant damage, taking out a tree, and it appeared a sign was also hit in the process. Lehman conducted a field sobriety test, with his arrest report...
University of Florida scientists cultivate seedlings resistant to citrus tree-killing disease
Local farmers are seeing a decrease in citrus growth, and University of Florida scientists are researching a way to restore one of Florida’s main crop exports.
Former driver sues Seminole Feed alleging discrimination after workplace injury
A former driver for a prominent Ocala-based horse feed manufacturer has filed an employment discrimination lawsuit against the company, alleging he was fired after injuring his shoulder on the job and subsequently denied the opportunity to return to work on light duty. Carl Porter filed the complaint on Jan. 21...
Two patients transported to the hospital after crash on CR 225
Two patients were transported to a hospital today after a two-vehicle crash off of North County Road 225 and NE 183rd Place. The post Two patients transported to the hospital after crash on CR 225 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Restraining order in place, violence still turned deadly in Bradford County
A deadly domestic violence case in Bradford County is prompting renewed concerns about whether Florida’s injunction system is sufficient to protect victims who follow every legal step available to them.
