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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — A man who failed to register as a convicted felon is in jail after trying to hit a woman with his car, Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies said. According to the arrest report, the victim told law enforcement that Lovis Wright, 34, drove away from his home after drinking throughout the day.

Officials announced on Friday that six additional employees, including the leadership that was on duty at the time, have been released from Marion County Fire Rescue following an internal review of a violent hazing incident that occurred last month. In a video update released to the public, Marion County Fire...

Volunteers with the Dreamers Garden at the Grove Street Neighborhood Community Garden on Dec. 20 unveiled a new sculpture that honors West African culture. The unveiling at 920 NW Fourth St. featured a talk by Susan E. Cooksey, a retired curator of African art at the University of Florida’s Harn Museum. The...

Jason Hedges is a multi-talented musician, songwriter, and actor originally from Gainesville, Florida, now bringing his signature sound and soul to Sarasota’s vibrant music scene. Whether performing solo, with his wife Sarah, or with a full band, Jason blends Americana, classic rock, and country with heartfelt...

NEWBERRY, Fla. (WCJB) - Newberry went all out for Christmas Saturday night. Residents dressed up and floats rolled down Main Street as droves of people showed up to watch the parade. Business owners and vendors set up shop, selling food and gifts ahead of Christmas. Of course, no Christmas parade...

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC (FCS) is pleased to announce that board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist Sarath Katragadda, MD, MSc has joined its team of cancer experts in Marion County. Dr. Katragadda has specialized clinical interest in genitourinary, gastrointestinal, and breast...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Alachua County, FL – Drivers in northwest Alachua County are being urged to avoid the area near NW 143rd Street and NW 94th Avenue today following a deadly rollover crash that has shut down the roadway for...

Abigail Perrte-Gentil writes about a homeless woman who died this year The post Letter: Homeless Day of Remembrance acknowledges the dignity of homeless people appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL – A routine welfare check early Wednesday morning led to the arrest of a wanted convicted felon after deputies in Alachua County discovered a significant quantity of drugs, paraphernalia, and ammunition inside a vehicle parked near a local hotel. Deputies Respond to Possible Medical Emergency....

WILLISTON, Fla. (WCJB) - Volunteers from an animal shelter are asking for donations to help support pet owners in North Central Florida. Leaders at the Williston Animal Group say they provide for more than 150 families with pets. They said recent donations from groups like “Campus USA” help stock their...