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The letters are being mailed to the primary addresses of all district students living in Alachua County, even those whose zoned schools are not changing for the upcoming school year. The letters will include a list of the schools to which the address will be zoned for the 2026-27 school year, which begins August 10. The post Alachua County Public School families urged...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Mother’s Day is Sunday, and North Central Florida will be full of events to check out with anyone you’re celebrating. The Oaks Mall is hosting the Barbecue and Jazz Festival in Gainesville on Saturday. The Saturday Shops are presenting food, drinks, and music. The...

Clemson has now lost its fifth recruiting battle to Florida after a late shift in momentum changed the outlook heading into Friday’s decision.

A 70-year-old woman is in critical condition after being hit by a car today on SW 34th Street; officers are seeking a silver subcompact vehicle with a hatchback that left the scene. The post Elderly woman in critical condition after hit-and-run on SW 34th Street appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Prosecutors say 39-year-old Frederick McLean Jr. faces 25 years to life in prison for trafficking cocaine, fentanyl, and meth.

The Alachua County Commission and the City of Newberry Commission will conduct a joint meeting on Monday, May 11, at 7 p.m. at Newberry City Hall The post May 11 Alachua County Commission and City of Newberry Commission Joint Meeting appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Despite Mayor Harvey Ward's previous pledge to raise private funds to replace air conditioners at the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center, the Gainesville City Commission voted unanimously on May 7 to allocate $40,000 in GCRA funds to the organization; however, Ward said he would not support any more requests in this budget year. The post Gainesville City Commission allocates $40k in GCRA funds...

WILLISTON, Fla. (WCJB) — Residents are reacting to the Levy County Sheriff’s Office officials, who say they’re cracking down on pop-up parties in Williston, citing safety concerns. Officials say the unsanctioned gatherings have been happening over the past month, with some drawing hundreds of people, blocking roadways...

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Marion County Utilities, working with its contractor, will install a water main near the intersection of NE 49th Street and West Anthony Road starting on Saturday, May 9. Crews and equipment are expected to be on site from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Officials say detour...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Buchholz High School on Friday due to an anonymous call reporting that a bomb had been placed inside one of the buildings. Deputies secured students and staff in a safe location while conducting a methodical search of the school.