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A developer has plans to build a new, 385-site recreational vehicle resort on approximately 160 acres of land next to the Ocklawaha River in Marion County. Updated site plans for River Creek RV Resort submitted to the Marion County Development Review Committee on Monday reveal details for a 385-site RV development plan

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Kivi Ellis, the suspect in a nearly six-year-old double homicide case, took a plea deal while jury selection began this morning in an Alachua County courtroom. Ellis was sentenced to 75 years in prison, with a 25-year mandatory sentence. Prosecutors say on Dec. 4, 2020, Ellis...

Marion County officials will conduct an initial review of a proposed ordinance on Monday evening that would create a 12-month, temporary moratorium on the creation of new data centers, cryptocurrency mining operations, and artificial intelligence computing facilities across the area. The Marion County Planning and Zoni

Some of the best meals in Florida come from the places you would never expect. Imagine pulling off a quiet stretch of highway to fill your tank, then catching a smoky, mouthwatering scent drifting out of a little country store. What looks like an ordinary gas station turns out to...

A Florida road trip feels a little more authentic after a stop at The Yearling Restaurant in Hawthorne, a distinctive destination where Southern cooking, local history, and Old Florida character come together. Far removed from polished tourist districts and busy interstate exits, this longtime restaurant offers travele

Seafood lovers looking for a satisfying meal in North Florida will find plenty to appreciate at Cedar River Seafood in Keystone Heights. This casual restaurant keeps the focus on familiar seafood favorites, generous plates, and straightforward flavors, making it the kind of place where you can settle in for an unfussy

Cody Thompson writes that the County only allocates 35% of the 1-cent sales surtax to roads but claims, "The County is right there with you!" The post Letter: Reflecting on the surtax appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Matthew Hurst writes that the clearing of the Graham Woods Conservation Area on the UF campus is unlikely to improve water quality. The post Letter: Clear-cutting our old forest conservation areas like Graham Woods and replacing them with grass-in stormwater basins is not the answer to water problems appeared first on

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The Alachua County Sports and Event Center was transformed into a bustling marketplace of home inspiration this weekend as the 2026 Our Town Home and Garden Show returned for another successful year. The two-day showcase, which wrapped up Sunday, was co-hosted by Our Town Magazine and...