Who’s Who in the 352: Outgoing Alachua County Fire Rescue Chief Harold Theus
ALACHUA COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Welcome to Who’s Who in the 352, an exclusive 352Today feature in which we get to know some of our region’s movers and shakers a little better. This week’s subject is Alachua County Fire Rescue Chief Harold Theus, who is retiring June 12 after more than 30 years serving his community
Gainesville man arrested on drug trafficking charges on last day of probation
Henry Maurice Hall Jr., 28, was arrested yesterday for possession of trafficking quantities of substitute cathinone; his drug offender probation was scheduled to end the same day. The post Gainesville man arrested on drug trafficking charges on last day of probation appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Sinkhole closes lane on Marion County highway
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - A sinkhole has closed one lane on a Marion County highway. Deputies say the hole is on Highway 441, north of Ocala. It is near the intersection of Highway 329, which leads to North Marion Middle School. One lane is closed in the southbound direction.
Marion County, FL, restaurants cited for the most inspection violations in April 2026
One Indian restaurant and an airport eatery in Ocala topped the list of Marion County, FL, food establishments with the most inspection violations in April 2026, according to state records — and they were not alone.
Texas Tech Beats Florida in Wild Super Regional Opener
Never back down, never what? Texas Tech was unfazed once again to win game one of the Super Regional over No. 6 Florida in Gainesville. A late 7-1 lead evaporated into an 8-8 tie heading into the seventh, but no stress for Tech. In a return to the Swamp for Mia Williams, and some reportedly rowdy fans in the crowd abou
Gilchrist County man arrested after hit-and-run crash
20-year-old Dennis Cole is in the Alachua County Jail on charges including hit-and-run and resisting an officer.
Cox employees award $40K to local nonprofits
Cox Communications employees have awarded a total of $40,000 in grants to four local nonprofits through Cox Charities Community Investment Grants. The post Cox employees award $40K to local nonprofits appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Animal Resources whistleblower investigation extended to early July
Alachua County Attorney Sylvia Torres has notified County Commissioners that a whistleblower investigation into the County's animal shelter has been extended by 30 days to early July. The post Animal Resources whistleblower investigation extended to early July appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Former Gainesville city manager Cynthia Curry named a finalist for Palatka city manager
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Months after leaving her role as city manager of Gainesville, Cynthia Curry is now in the running to become the interim city manager of Palatka. Palatka city officials confirmed to TV20 that Curry applied and interviewed for the position. She was identified as a finalist; however, the selecti
34 individuals killed on Marion County roadways through mid-May
Marion County roadways have claimed the lives of 34 people in the first four and a half months of this year, according to newly updated state tracking figures. Preliminary data released by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reveals that a total of 2,202 vehicular crashes have occurred on local

















