Hiker injured on ‘unmarked’ stump at Silver Springs State Park files slip-and-fall lawsuit
An Ocala woman who claims she fell on an unmarked and hidden tripping hazard at Silver Springs State Park has filed a lawsuit against several organizations. The lawsuit, filed by attorneys representing Elizabeth Palmer on May 13, names the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (doing business as Silver Springs
Two patients transported to local hospital after single-vehicle crash on CR 239
Two patients were transported to a local hospital after being extricated from a vehicle that crashed into the tree line on County Road 239. The post Two patients transported to local hospital after single-vehicle crash on CR 239 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Latest DOH-Marion Rabies Alert Issued After Rabid Raccoon Found in Ocala Area
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – The Florida Department of Health in Marion County has issued a 60-day rabies alert after a raccoon found in the Ocala area tested positive for rabies. The alert was announced Thursday, May 14, 2026, following confirmation of a rabid raccoon that was killed near...
As climate migrants flee Florida’s coasts, Alachua County prepares its welcome
Pamela Jones-Morton, 78, and Barbara Siebert, 79, built their house in southwest Florida’s Estero in 2000 with the intention of growing old there. It was a fortress, even by Florida standards. Foam sealed the roof’s plywood panels onto special joists, which were rebarred into cement bricks. If the house...
Bradford County man arrested on cocaine charge following Gainesville traffic stop
A man was arrested and charged with possessing cocaine with intent to sell following a Sunday night traffic stop, according to an arrest report. Christopher Wilburn, a 52-year-old Hampton resident, was pulled over after an Alachua County Sheriff’s Office deputy noticed the vehicle he was driving had only one functionin
The Repurpose Project to open fourth location
When driving down Northeast 23rd Avenue, maybe on your way to lunch at Satchel’s Pizza, a vintage boat on the side of the road may catch your eye. Painted on its hull, bright white lettering stands out on rusted metal. “Buy Used! It’s good for the planet!” it reads....
Marion County, FL, Stumpknockers Restaurant cited for 14 inspection violations
Stumpknockers Restaurant, located at 13821 SW SR 200 in Dunnellon, Marion County, received an administrative complaint recommendation following a routine food inspection on May 14, 2026. The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR) found 14 total violations at the popular seafood restaurant, whic
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office seeks help on armed robbery in Hawthorne
A male suspect robbed the Chevron gas station at 7435 US SE Highway 301 in Hawthorne at knifepoint after 10 p.m. on Sunday night. The suspect assaulted the employee, stole a large amount of cash, and fled north while wearing all black, a mask, and gray gloves. Alachua County Sheriff’s...
Four detained after another lockdown at Ocala high school following gun report
For the second time in less than three weeks, West Port High School was placed on lockdown Monday morning after reports of a weapon on campus triggered a massive law enforcement response, prompting the arrests of four individuals. Emergency personnel from the Ocala Police Department (OPD) and the Marion County...
Gainesville woman faces federal firearm charge
Jomekia Archer, 46, has been indicted in federal court for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The post Gainesville woman faces federal firearm charge appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
