Gainesville Man Arrested on Warrant for Sending Written Threat to Kill
Friday afternoon, police arrested Draco Dariel James II, 23, on a warrant for sending a written threat to kill. James was initially charged on November 18 via sworn complaint. According to the sworn complaint, Gainesville Police Department officers responded to the victim’s residence after she called 911 to report...
Non-Service Dogs in Retail Spaces: A Growing Cultural Trend or Local Anomaly?
The trend of non-service pets accompanying their owners into stores has become a hot topic of discussion. This phenomenon, observed in various locations, has sparked debates about its appropriateness and potential health risks. The issue came to the fore when a resident of Gainesville, who moved there three years...
The Postcard-Worthy Garden In Florida You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Florida has its fair share of world-famous attractions, but tucked away in Gainesville lies a verdant paradise that deserves just as much attention as those mouse-eared theme parks. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens spans 62 acres of breathtaking botanical wonders that somehow remains one of the state’s best-kept secrets....
Gainesville man charged with aggravated battery after hitting brother with metal pole
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Gainesville Police arrested Quintavius Dowell, 38, after they say he struck his brother with a metal pipe early Sunday morning. According to the arrest report, Dowell started punching his brother in the back of his head while he tried to break up a fight between his wife and Dowell’s wife.
Seeking Christmas Festivities in Town: Suggestions and Recommendations
A local resident recently took to social media to seek suggestions for Christmas-themed activities in town. The individual, who is planning to spend time with a friend who just moved to the area, was particularly interested in finding a place with impressive Christmas lights.
Alachua County, FL – Traffic Alert: US 301 Northbound Closed After Serious Crash Today
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Alachua County, FL – Drivers in northeastern Alachua County are facing significant delays this afternoon after a serious crash shut down all northbound lanes on US Highway 301 near County Road 1469....
Local charity car wash supports homeless veterans
Caliber Car Wash is teaming up with Veteran Building Solutions to host a charity car was this weekend to support homeless veterans.
Warming trend continues with rain chances increasing in Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Expect a mild Sunday as temperatures warm into the mid-to-upper 70s in Northeast Florida, lower-to-mid 70s in Southeast Georgia, as we finish the month of November. Skies will be partly cloudy, with light east winds. There’s a very slight chance of an isolated shower, but otherwise dry conditions...
AI and robotics could boost Florida agriculture by 35% by 2030, UF researcher says
Artificial intelligence and robots have potential to boost agricultural production — and their possibilities are only beginning, a University of Florida (UF) researcher told the Florida Senate last week. UF broke ground this month on the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture at the Gulf Coast...
Paper Bag Deli Expanding With Another Gainesville Shop
GAINESVILLE, FL — Paper Bag Deli is preparing to expand again with a new location at 4780 NW 39th Ave Suite 9, Gainesville, FL 32606, targeted to open between mid to late January, owner Richard Sterck told Business Debut. This location will mark the brand’s fourth Gainesville deli.
