Gainesville man killed in single-vehicle accident overnight
A 55-year-old Gainesville man was found deceased this morning after a caller reported that a pickup truck had crashed into a tree. The post Gainesville man killed in single-vehicle accident overnight appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Florida horse trainer arrested for animal cruelty caught on video, deputies said
MARION COUNTY, Fla. — The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a horse trainer accused of abusing a horse, and investigators say it was all caught on video. Detectives say a horse owner emailed them video showing 34-year-old Benito Cotto Colon kicking, punching and aggressively yanking the bridle of her Bay...
Woman on probation arrested for stabbing man with broken broomstick
Chenetrice Shatoya Simpson, 27, was arrested last night and charged with aggravated battery after allegedly stabbing a man in the face with a broken broomstick. The post Woman on probation arrested for stabbing man with broken broomstick appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Fill your calendar with this week’s Gainesville music events
From Oi! punk shows to jazz fusion concerts, this week’s Gainesville music events span all genres. See what’s happening around town starting Jan. 19. Salvation the Punk Rock Show - Civic Media Center | 5:30 p.m. Hosted by Leigh from WGOT 100.1 FM, the CMC hosts its weekly...
Prescribed fire at Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve in Alachua County
The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 54-acre prescribed burn on the River Styx tract of Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve in Alachua County, situated in the Upper Ocklawaha River Basin. The post Prescribed fire at Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve in Alachua County appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Murder and Sleuths: Marion County Murder Mystery Shows
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – This week is host to two murder mystery dinner shows for nights of sleuthing and full-course dinners. These shows have interactive elements, leaving guests to figure out who committed the crime after a series of interrogations and investigations. The Dinner Detective True Crime...
Development brief: “Midway 65” PUD SE Silver Springs Shores
None assigned, east of Silver Springs Shores, north of Bahia Trace and Lake Opal and Lake Diamond Golf & Country Club; and west of Adams Drainage Canal. Parcel numbers: 9027-0000-02 of 110 acres. Midway 65 LLC, represented by Tillman & Associates Engineering, LLC, have requested rezoning from Single-Family Dwelling...
Alachua County deputies investigate school shooting hoax at Eastside High
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating after receiving false reports of a shooting at Eastside High School on Tuesday morning. Sheriff’s deputies say someone called 911 around 11:30 a.m. and stated, “Send help, they are shooting,” at the school. At the time,...
Alachua County School Board denies school closure rumor, addresses ICE unrest
The Alachua County School Board dismissed rumors of a school closure and addressed Immigration and Customs Enforcement policies at a meeting Tuesday. At the start of the meeting, Hawthorne residents took to the podium to express concerns over a rumor the district’s rezoning initiative will lead to the closure of...
Florida-based modular builder launches expandable housing model
Mesocore Modular Homes introduces an expandable home model in Florida, enabling buyers to start with a small ADU and expand as needed. The design aims to improve affordability and could potentially provide rapid disaster relief housing. AI Summary. West Palm Beach, Fla.-based Mesocore Modular Homes is introducing an...

















