GRU Authority hears update on budget, deadlocks on moving City fees off utility bills
At the May 13 Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority meeting, CEO Ed Bielarski explained how the utility evaluates its assets and previewed the budget; the Authority deadlocked on the question of moving City stormwater and solid waste fees from utility bills to property tax bills. The post GRU Authority hears update
Jail Booking Log, May 13
The booking report is provided by the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Department of the Jail. This information is public record and copied directly from the log. Mugshots are included when available. The charges listed are at the time of arrest and are only accusations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in
Van Elmore announces run for Alachua County Commissioner, District 4
“I’m running because I care deeply about this county and the people who call it home,” said Elmore. “We need leadership that listens, that shows up, and that makes decisions with the entire county in mind—not just one area.” The post Van Elmore announces run for Alachua County Commissioner, District 4 appeared first o
Comedian Nikki Glaser to headline UF’s Gator Growl
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - University of Florida leaders announced comedian Nikki Glaser will headline this year’s Gator Growl, the school’s annual student-run event. The event is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 9 at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center during Homecoming week. Students can get early access to tickets May 20.
This Florida Pizza Spot Serves Slices Locals Cannot Stop Talking About
I have eaten pizza across this entire state, and nothing prepared me for this place. The parking lot alone should have been a clue. Locals circling, waiting, refusing to leave without a box. You get that feeling immediately, the kind that tells you something real is happening here. This is...
Woman dies, 4 others seriously hurt after multi-vehicle crash in southeast Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A 35-year-old woman is dead and four other people are seriously hurt after a two-vehicle crash in Gainesville Wednesday night. According to Florida Highway Patrol troopers, the 35-year-old woman was exiting Boulware Springs Park and approaching Southeast 15th Street at around 8:30 p.m. An 18-
University Avenue to close near campus at 4 p.m. on May 15 & 16...
West University Avenue will close between NW 17th Street and Gale Lemerand Drive from 4 p.m.-2 a.m on May 15 & 16 for the Morgan Wallen concerts The post University Avenue to close near campus at 4 p.m. on May 15 & 16 for concert appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
UF alum, best-selling author holds book signing event in Gainesville
UF Alum and author of "Lift" will host a book signing Wednesday night at Ilene’s Gator Store. Summers tells the community to join her for some career advice.
Marion County deputy safe after fentanyl exposure during arrest
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that a deputy is fine after a suspect blew fentanyl in his face during an arrest.
‘Real still resonates’ — Florida Gators HC Jon Sumrall is dominating in recruiting because...
The Florida Gators made a home-run hire with head coach Jon Sumrall, and it's resonating the most in one level.

















