Residents turn to action after ADA lawsuit against Gainesville businesses
Gainesville businesses faced lawsuits for websites failing ADA compliance with screen-to-text devices, prompting community concern. Tina Corbett quickly installed an ADA compliance widget on her High Springs art gallery website after learning about the lawsuits. Grant Walker's GNV.AI offers free AI-driven ADA...
Marion County woman arrested after occupying a home for more than a week
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Investigators say she made herself at home, and now she’s got a different address. Marion County Sheriff’s deputies said Lauren Winburn, 35, broke into a home and stayed there several days while eating the food and using the utilities. Deputies responded to the home...
Man accused of rape in Marion County faces another charge after 3rd victim comes...
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A man accused of rape in Marion County is now facing an additional charge after a third victim came forward, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Dionne Le Trell Southall, 30, now faces a sexual battery with use of physical force charge in...
Plans show new ‘super center’ coming to south Ocala near residential community
A massive new retail development in south Ocala will go before county officials this week, adding to the rapid commercial expansion occurring along the Highway 484 corridor. The Marion County Development Review Committee is scheduled to consider a waiver request on Monday regarding the major site plan for a project...
6 more Marion County Fire Rescue employees are out after November incident
.oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } An internal investigation launched after four Marion County Fire Rescue employees were arrested and fired amid hazing allegations has resulted in six more agency employees losing their jobs, according to a Dec. 19 news release from county government....
Upcoming meetings for the City of Gainesville
City of Gainesville meetings for the week of December 22-28, 2025 The post Upcoming meetings for the City of Gainesville appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Alachua County Advisory Board Vacancies
Alachua County is seeking volunteers for advisory boards The post Alachua County Advisory Board Vacancies appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
In dark time, Gainesville’s Hanukkah Festival fills community with hope
Local faith leaders and community members gathered at Bo Diddley Community Plaza Dec. 17 to celebrate the fourth day of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, at the city of Gainesville's 26th annual Hanukkah Festival and Grand Menorah Lighting. Attendees enjoyed live music, hot latkes and sufganiyot at the event hosted...
Alachua County man arrested with multiple firearms and cocaine in vehicle
Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man with previous felony convictions for drug and gun charges.
Gainesville community garden unveils sculpture honoring West African culture
Green thumbs and art aficionados alike are invited to Gainesville’s historic Grove Street Neighborhood on Dec. 20 as volunteers of Dreamers Garden celebrate an art installation in the community garden. The post Gainesville community garden unveils sculpture honoring West African culture appeared first on Alachua...
