Survivors of Gun Violence Memorial to be held on May 30
The annual Survivors of Gun Violence Memorial will be held on Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Squirrel Ridge Park The post Survivors of Gun Violence Memorial to be held on May 30 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Florida Gators learn the date of a massive rivalry game, and it could change...
Tuesday afternoon brought news of the Florida Gators big rivalry game officially being scheduled.
Suwannee River Water Management District officials increase water use restrictions
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Suwannee River Water Management District officials are increasing their water use restrictions. District board members decided on Tuesday to move to what’s known as a Phase Three Water Shortage Order. Phase three restrictions include tighter rules on how water can be used for purposes such...
Florida Coach Jon Sumrall Claps Back At Texas’ Steve Sarkisian
Florida head coach Jon Sumrall had a fun response to Steve Sarkisian dissing Ole Miss.
Road closures announced for Morgan Wallen concert at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Officers announced West University Avenue in front of the Swamp will be closed to drivers due to the Morgan Wallen concerts this weekend at the University of Florida. Gainesville Police Department officials announced that West University Avenue will be closed between Northwest 17th Street and
Gainesville Area Rowing qualifies three boats for USRowing Nationals
Gainesville Area Rowing delivered another milestone performance this past weekend at the 2026 USRowing Southeast Youth Championships, qualifying three boats for the 2026 USRowing Youth National Championships to be held June 11–14 at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota. Leading the way for GAR was the Men’s Youth 4-, whic
Newberry residents report constant noise, dust from nearby cement plant
When Jeff White moved to Newberry 16 years ago, he and his wife planned to stay for the rest of their lives. They used to joke that the noise from the nearby cement plant was the beach making ”a little breezy noise,” despite living two hours from the nearest ocean.
Restaurant worker on federal probation arrested for taking food home
Darius Jamohn Polite, 32, was arrested yesterday for allegedly taking uncooked shrimp home from his restaurant job; despite the low dollar value of the theft, the charge is a felony. The post Restaurant worker on federal probation arrested for taking food home appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Newberry projects $2.2M setback if property taxes eliminated
Eliminating property taxes would reduce Newberry's budget by $2.2 to $2.5 million, about 20% of its general fund, according to Mayor Tim Marden. Alachua County's budget could drop by $24 million, leaving $21 million for mandatory services like Medicaid and elections, said Manager Michele Lieberman. Harvest Singularity
New apartment, townhome community coming to SW Marion County
New apartments and townhomes are being built in southwest Marion County, according to a news release issued May 11 by one of the project’s participants. Here's what we know: Where is the development and what’s its name? Leena Ocala at Southwest 60th Avenue and 52nd Street. The partnership includes Merrimac Ventures in

















