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ORLANDO, Fla. – Video circulating on social media shows the moment Rodney Davis was pulled from his car and slammed to the ground by Orlando Police officers near Central Street and Orange Avenue Sunday night during Florida Classic Weekend. The Marion County resident, says he was “thrown down face...

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A man is recovering after being shot on his own front porch, and deputies say they arrested a 17-year-old who is accused in the shooting. Marion County deputies arrested 17-year-old Jeremy Pitts at Lake Weir High School on Nov. 14, just hours after the early-morning shooting at a home on Oak Lane.

Here's the latest restaurant news in and around Gainesville. El Indio Gainesville favorite El Indio — a local staple since 1992 — recently opened its third location at 401 NW 143rd St., behind the Publix at Steeplechase in Jonesville. The restaurant, which has yet to hold its official grand opening, serves up classic...

Kendrick J. Hills Jr., 23, has pleaded guilty to federal charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana and carrying a firearm during a drug-trafficking crime. The post Gainesville man pleads guilty to federal charges for carrying multiple firearms while selling drugs appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

GAINESVILLE, FL – On Monday, November 24, 2025, Melinda Marie Waters, 42, was arrested after allegedly stealing a 1997 GMC Sierra from Good Samaritans who had stopped to help her. The incident occurred on NW CR-231 when drivers saw Waters lying in a ditch. Concerned for her well-being, a passing The post Gainesville...

Four Marion County Fire Rescue first responders have been terminated, arrested and charged in connection with a case which included allegations of harassment, whipping and waterboarding by fellow firefighters following a dispute that began over grease stains, pizza and a Tik Tok video. Marion County Sheriff Billy...

Marion County Fire Chief James Banta said he was "in shock and disgusted."

The city of Alachua’s policies and procedures for filling timely and affordable public records requests surfaced throughout Monday’s regular commission meeting from both public commenters and the dais. Commissioner Jacob Fletcher said he will add the topic to the Dec. 8 meeting agenda after experiencing delays and...

I think the recent letter to the editor about city contracts was rather broad minded. Cities usually put such contracts out for bid. That is usually a requirement for large item purchases. That would be a concern if they didn’t. Often, there is more included in bids. Installation, replacements,...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - After forecasting North Central Florida weather for more than three decades, TV20 Chief Meteorologist Mike Potter announced his retirement. Mike’s last show will be the Morning Edition on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. He was on the air for more than 33 years at WCJB. “Trust...