Gainesville to celebrate U.S.’s 250th anniversary with ‘Six Triple Eight’ performance
The city of Gainesville is commemorating the U.S.’s 250th anniversary with a theatrical presentation of “Six Triple Eight” in January. According to a city of Gainesville press release, “Six Triple Eight” recounts the true story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-Black Women’s Army Corps unit...
Billy Napier Faces Embarrassment as Jon Sumrall Draws Major Praise
Athletes lost all the hopes from Gators, and Jon Sumrall revived it again. As a result, he got a praise from national analyst which ended up as an embarassement for Billy Napier. The post Billy Napier Faces Embarrassment as Jon Sumrall Draws Major Praise originally published on Total Pro Sports .
Gainesville to see a warm Christmas before temps plunge into the 30s
Gainesville and Alachua County residents will enjoy warmer weather this Christmas; however, temperatures are expected to plunge as revelers prepare to ring in 2026. According to information from the National Weather Service, the high temperature on Christmas Day will be near 78 degrees. Christmas night will see a low...
Jail Booking Log, December 24
The booking report is provided by the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Department of the Jail. This information is public record and copied directly from the log. Mugshots are included when available. The charges listed are at the time of arrest and are only accusations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty...
Seven Marion County residents have became millionaires from scratch-offs this year.
Seven different Marion County residents claimed prizes of $1 million or more from scratch-off tickets purchased at local retailers in 2025. Over the year, Ocala-News.com reported on at least five of the individuals who claimed large prizes from the Florida Lottery. The largest prize of the year went to David Keith...
Christmas message from Mayor Ward
Mayor Harvey Ward's Christmas message The post Christmas message from Mayor Ward appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Check Santa’s Progress Toward the 352 with the NORAD Santa Tracker
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – If you’re looking to share Santa Claus’ path from the North Pole to your rooftop, 352Today has got you covered!. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is a United States and Canada bi-national organization that defends the homeland through aerospace warning, aerospace...
Public Safety Alert: Dog running at large in Bivens Cove area following serious incident
Authorities are actively searching for a dog involved in a serious incident earlier today in which the owner sustained significant injuries. The animal is described as a male Shar Pei/Rottweiler mix, approximately 90 pounds, with a blue brindle coat. The dog was last seen in the area of Bivens Cove Apartments, 3301...
Holiday travelers face heavy traffic on I-75 this Christmas Eve
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) — Holiday travelers are rushing to get home for Christmas, creating some of the worst traffic conditions drivers have experienced during the holidays. Several drivers said the drive into Florida and especially through North Central Florida has been among the most congested they have seen during...
Over 20 new restaurants opened in Ocala and Marion County in 2025
At least two dozen restaurants opened or closed locations in Ocala and Marion County in 2025. In 2024, more than twice as many restaurants opened in Ocala and Marion County. The following is a partial list of businesses that entered or exited the local market this year, including their locations and a little bit...
