Bradford County deputies search for man accused of assaulting elderly man
Bradford County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a 26-year-old man accused of pushing an 84-year-old man.
Man arrested for DUI after driving on rims, nearly hitting gas pumps
A 37-year-old man is behind bars on DUI and drug-related charges after Marion County deputies say he drove on bare rims and nearly crashed into gas pumps at a local Circle K. On Tuesday, July 7, a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to the area of N U.S. Highway 441 and W Highway 318 in Reddick in reference
Alachua County Commission considers funding Gainesville Thrives, purchases land
The Alachua County Commission voted at a Tuesday meeting to look into financially supporting Gainesville Thrives, a literacy nonprofit. It also voted to purchase land near Watermelon Pond and Lake Alto Preserve. Gainesville Thrives. Gainesville Thrives is a nonprofit organization committed to improving literacy rates a
Proposed destruction of Graham Woods could unhouse family of campus cats
In February, the UF Lakes, Vegetation and Landscape Committee proposed the destruction of Graham Woods, a 7.5-acre conservation area on campus, suggesting the removal of over 200 invasive trees and more than 900 native ones, including nearly 70 heritage trees. The plan has raised concerns about deforestation and habita
The Tea Room of Keystone Heights
Experience a taste of England without leaving Florida at The Tea Room of Keystone Heights, where every afternoon tea is thoughtfully prepared and leisurely enjoyed. Celebrating five years of serving memorable tea experiences, our tearoom offers an inviting escape for visitors looking to slow down, unwind, and partake i
Man Transferred from Alachua Jail to Marion Jail After Child Predator Sting Operation Nets...
The Marion County child predator sting that was announced last month recently brought in another arrest. On July 8, Alachua County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Hawthorne resident Fanuel Jaimes, 38, and booked him into the Alachua County Jail on a Marion County warrant for using a two-way communication device to f
20-year-old sentenced to 10 years in prison for vehicular homicide
Clayton Deneal Wamsley, 20, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, followed by two years of probation, after entering a plea of nolo contendere to vehicular homicide for the death of Matthew Umanos in January 2025. The post 20-year-old sentenced to 10 years in prison for vehicular homicide appeared first on Alachua
A new era of style arrives: Jane + Mercer celebrates grand opening at Butler...
Jane + Mercer will celebrate its grand opening at Butler Town Center on July 16 The post A new era of style arrives: Jane + Mercer celebrates grand opening at Butler Town Center on July 16 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Vehicle crashes at recently opened 7-Brew Coffee in Belleview
Emergency crews rushed to the scene of a vehicle crash at the newly opened 7-Brew Coffee drive-thru in Belleview on Wednesday afternoon. Marion County Fire Rescue emergency personnel responded to the property located at 5530 SE Abshier Boulevard at approximately 5:15 p.m. Witnesses at the scene reported that a truck dr
Marion County Sheriff’s Office Joins Multiple Florida Agencies in Operation Southern Slow Down
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is working with the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Florida Highway Patrol and multiple other agencies across the Southeast by participating in Operation Southern Slow Down, a multistate

















