Rick Scott slams Florida jobs numbers, UF presidential search
TALLAHASSEE — Rick Scott left the governor’s mansion in 2019 for the U.S. Senate and seven years later, he’s not happy with the state’s economic numbers, nor the recent decisions at its flagship university. Scott has slammed the state’s economic and jobs numbers, an issue he...
Capital Grille closes as Darden cuts 28 more restaurants
A fine dining staple in the northern Chicago suburbs is about to go dark, and it is happening faster than most regulars may realize. The Capital Grille will permanently close its Westfield Old Orchard Mall location in Skokie, Illinois on May 31, just three years after opening in the 9,000 square-foot space that previou
Woman sues Ocala and Marion County after leg becomes trapped in sidewalk water meter
A St. Lucie County woman has filed a lawsuit against both the City of Ocala and Marion County after she was allegedly injured when a defective water meter cover shifted beneath her, causing her leg to become trapped in the sidewalk. Denise DiDio filed the complaint in the Fifth Judicial...
Alachua County confirms that parcel marketed for a data center is in the unincorporated...
Growth Management Director Jeffrey Hays said, "The property itself is in the unincorporated area, but it is not currently approved for a data center. Any development or redevelopment of the property would require a Planned Development rezoning consistent with a specific Comprehensive Plan policy for that Rural Employme
‘It was flying’: Family speaks out after saying multiple Putnam County school buses were...
A Putnam County family is speaking out after they say they’ve been seeing multiple school buses going 15-30 mph over the speed limit on a bumpy, dirt road in Florahome.
Florida Strawberry CSI: Inside The Elite Lab Cracking The Case Of A New Crop...
Strawberry consumers love the fruit’s sweet flavor, and University of Florida scientists are trying to...
First Alert Weather: Heads up for an increase in scattered afternoon storms
Here's the latest from our First Alert Weather Team.
Gilchrist County officials lift burn ban
TRENTON, Fla. (WCJB) - Residents of Gilchrist County no longer have a burn ban hanging over them as we head toward Memorial Day weekend. County officials announced on Wednesday that the ban was lifted effective immediately. Suwannee County leaders already lifted their ban as well. The rest of North Central...
Alachua County traffic stop leads to stolen gun arrest
Alachua County sheriff’s deputies found a gun that was stolen out of Orlando while searching a suspect during a traffic stop.
Alachua student ranks among top graduates at Florida Virtual School
Lillian White of Alachua is a top graduate of Florida Virtual High School The post Alachua student ranks among top graduates at Florida Virtual School appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
