19-year-old accused in shooting inside Alachua County mall
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 19-year-old man accused in connection with a shooting that happened inside the Oaks Mall on Saturday. The sheriff’s office said it began receiving multiple calls from witnesses about the incident. “I just had to run to...
World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday with special Denny’s breakfast
Manager Renne Decker said preparations for the special centennial celebration began immediately after McCarthy made his request.
Florida mom fights medical bills after son injured in school bus crash
A fifth-grade student is recovering after a school bus carrying 37 children was rear-ended in a four-vehicle crash in Marion County, authorities said.
Former Flip Factory employee arrested for giving out extra game cards
Kyle Sebastian Fowler, 38, was arrested yesterday on a warrant for giving out extra came cards as a Flip Factory employee in 2024, causing a loss of over $5,000 to the business. The post Former Flip Factory employee arrested for giving out extra game cards appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Traffic congestion along I-75, SR 200 in Marion County after multiple accidents
A stretch of Interstate 75 in Marion County is heavily congested on Monday afternoon, and the highway’s interchange with SR 200 is also backed up as emergency personnel respond to multiple accidents in the area this afternoon. According to the Florida Department of Transportation, congestion is being reported...
Ocala Walmart employee accused of stealing Bose headphones
An Ocala Walmart employee was recently arrested after allegedly stealing a pair of Bose headphones valued at over $400. On Tuesday, a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy arrived at the Walmart located at 9570 SW Highway 200 in Ocala in reference to a theft incident involving a store associate, according to the...
VIDEO: Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies release 911 calls, body camera video of mall shooting
Video shows how 911 callers and witnesses led Alachua County deputies to arrest Elijah William, 19, the man accused of firing a gun in the Oaks Mall.
Woman arrested for pointing gun at juvenile playing ding-dong-ditch prank
Tiffany Nicole Hall, 40, was arrested yesterday for allegedly pointing a gun at the head of a juvenile who knocked on her door with two friends and ran. The post Woman arrested for pointing gun at juvenile playing ding-dong-ditch prank appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Woman accused of shooting Marion deputy in patrol car has been sentenced
The woman who law enforcement and prosecutors said fired several shots at a sheriff's deputy who was transporting her to the Marion County Jail after arresting her from a traffic stop was sentenced to 40 years in prison on Feb. 16. Rheanna Diane Harden told the court that she was going through hard times, but it...
University of Florida hosts interactive science fair for kids
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - On Saturday, families at Depot Park got to experience fun-filled activities with science at the ninth annual science fair hosted by UF’s Department of Physics. Students and Staff from UF set up interactive booths covering all different areas of science. Kids had the chance to...

















