Gainesville co-respondents program provides mental health services as alternative to jail time
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - People who battle mental illnesses or substance abuse are getting the help they need thanks to the Gainesville Police Department and the Meridian Healthcare co-respondents program. Whether it’s a diagnosis, medication adjustment or a stabilization, these co-responders are on-call and drive...
Q&A: North central Florida gets its first mobile occupational therapy service
Four months ago, 35-year-old Katy Alexander tirelessly searched Facebook Marketplace for the perfect vehicle: an old bus. This would soon become her pride and joy, and from October 31, her full time job. As an occupational therapist in the Marion County public school district for the past 10 years, Alexander sensed...
Cotton Club Museum to host ‘Brunch & Brass’ fundraiser on Saturday
The Cotton Club Museum will host a “Brunch & Brass” fundraiser on Saturday, with proceeds benefiting the restoration of the Perryman Grocery Store. This event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 837 SE 7th Ave. in Gainesville. Tickets for the luncheon are $125 and will feature Southern fare, a mimosa bar...
Alachua County, FL – Suspect in Newberry Rd. Foot Pursuit Taken Into Custody
Gainesville, FL – A heavy law enforcement presence was reported Wednesday evening in Alachua County after a foot pursuit involving the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The incident occurred in the area of West Newberry Road and NW 75th Street, according to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said...
Gainesville Police officers utilize surveillance cameras and social media, leading to quicker arrests
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Gainesville police officers are increasing their use of surveillance photos and videos during their investigations, and they’re utilizing the help of residents. GPD officers say when they post surveillance photos on social media, it’s common that someone recognizes the suspect. “A picture...
Gainesville man arrested for threatening family member with gun, firing ‘warning shot’
Jack Robert Carter, 74, was arrested yesterday for allegedly threatening a family member with a gun; he also allegedly fired a warning shot into the air outside his home. The post Gainesville man arrested for threatening family member with gun, firing ‘warning shot’ appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Buchholz High School band receives multiple invitations to perform
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Members of the Buchholz High School band have a couple of prestigious invitations. The band is invited to play at Carnegie Hall in New York City in April. They are raising money to help with the cost of travel. The BHS wind symphony was also selected...
Newberry man arrested for fleeing from police, possession of stolen firearm
Kendall James Dacosta, 20, of Newberry, was arrested yesterday after allegedly fleeing from law enforcement on a motorcycle with no tag; a search incident to arrest reportedly produced a gun that had been stolen in Miami Gardens. The post Newberry man arrested for fleeing from police, possession of stolen firearm...
Ocala man accused of fatally shooting man at Gainesville park accepts plea deal
An Ocala man accused of murdering another man at a park in Gainesville will spend at least 25 years in prison after accepting a plea deal. Alachua County Court records show that 30-year-old Javon Stephon Barclay agreed to a plea deal with prosecutors on a second-degree murder charge in connection with the 2023...
Work on multiuse trail on NE 31st Avenue progresses
Construction began in early October on a new multiuse trail along Northeast 31st Avenue that will offer Gainesville residents a safe and scenic space for transportation and recreation. The multiuse trail will run along the north side of Northeast 31st Avenue, connecting Northeast 15th Street to Northeast Waldo Road...
