Gainesville debuts first drive-in theater since 1992
Under a starry night sky, the soft hum of car engines and the smell of fresh popcorn drifted through the air. Families cozied up in their cars, children fidgeted with excitement and clusters of friends settled into lawn chairs as “Matilda” lit up screens at Gainesville’s first drive-in movie theater since 1992.
DUI suspect to be arraigned in crash that killed man on bicycle
A drunk driving suspect will be arraigned this week in connection with the death of a man who had been riding a bicycle. Dale Rollie Shrewsbury, 37, of Ocala, was killed when he was riding a bicycle at about 2 a.m. June 7 on State Road 25 at SE 80th Court in Marion County. He was struck by a 2025 Chevy Malibu driven...
The No-Frills Restaurant In Florida That Locals Swear Has The Best Burger In The...
Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences come in the most unassuming packages, and Mac’s Drive-Thru in Gainesville is the living, grilling proof of this paradox. In a world obsessed with fancy food presentations and Instagram-worthy meals, there’s something refreshingly honest about a place that focuses...
Villager falls nearly $200,000 behind in restitution for devastating 2013 DUI
A Villager has fallen nearly $200,000 behind in restitution for a 2013 drunk driving conviction that devastated two lives. Mary Staley, 65, who lives in a rental in the Emmalee Villas in the Village of Mallory Square, was being held without bond this weekend at the Marion County Jail. She is charged with violating...
Scammer arrested in Marion County after targeting elderly victim, deputies say
An elaborate scam targeting an elderly Marion County resident resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old man last week. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, the elderly victim received a pop-up message on his iPad on Tuesday, September 16. That message instructed him to call a phone number to “verify that...
Marion woman claims self-defense after stabbing man with knife
A 53-year-old Marion County woman was arrested this week after she allegedly charged at a man and stabbed him in the thigh with a large knife. On Wednesday, September 17, at around 12:20 p.m., a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a residence located on NE 142nd Place in Fort McCoy in reference to a...
GPD Officer Pulls Over Man Riding Bike, Leads to Arrest
Thursday evening, Gainesville Police Department Officer Dustin Johnson conducted a traffic stop on Pierre Dixon, 41, while he was riding his bike on NW 5th Ave. Johnson reported that he observed Dixon “commit a traffic violation and then a pedestrian violation while riding his bicycle.”. Johnson reported that he...
Convicted felon with guns arrested near entrance to Del Webb Spruce Creek
A convicted felon with weapons in his vehicle was arrested near the entrance to Del Webb Spruce Creek in Summerfield. Gregory Scott Shoemaker, 44, of Belleview, was driving a white Jeep Grand Cherokee in the wee hours Thursday when he was pulled over for failure to come to a complete stop, according to an arrest...
Aidan Mizell has made the case for more playing time in week four
Florida’s offense has struggled to find the scoreboard over the last two weeks, combining for just two touchdowns vs USF and LSU. Most of the issues stem from sophomore quarterback DJ Lagway and Florida’s passing offense, which simply can’t seem to find any rhythm. On a positive...
Melrose resident advocates for rare kidney disease awareness and policy reform
Melrose resident Sue Reale traveled to Washington, D.C., on September 11 as an Ambassador for the American Kidney Fund. The post Melrose resident advocates for rare kidney disease awareness and policy reform appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
