New legislation aims to strengthen criminal penalties for harming, killing federal K-9s
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – National nonprofit K9s United and Florida U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean introduced federal legislation aimed at protecting law enforcement K-9s. The proposed legislation, known as the LEO K9 Protection Act, aims to strengthen criminal penalties for harming or killing federal working K-9s and authorize...
Protest in Gainesville voices concern over Medicaid and SNAP cuts
The sound of long, loud honks erupted as cars zipped along West Newberry Road. At the intersection of Northwest 62nd Street, people lined the sidewalks for the Families First protest. According to Families First, the mission of the national marches and rallies on Saturday was to “put care over the...
‘Erratic’ Marion man jailed for punching deputy during traffic stop
A traffic stop for a non-visible license plate ended with the arrest of a 45-year-old Marion County man after he allegedly refused to follow commands and punched a deputy. On Wednesday, July 23, a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy observed a Dodge Ram pickup truck that was towing a box trailer near the...
Man arrested on attempted murder charge after shooting outside Belleview bar/restaurant
Sammy Hill III woke up an inmate inside the Marion County Jail on his 25th birthday. What was supposed to be a happy day for Hill got worse when Circuit Judge Stacy Youmans denied him bail. The judge was at the jail the morning of July 27 to preside over a first appearance hearing for Hill and 29 other men and women...
UF employees shocked by full return to work
Katherine McGuire works from home two days a week. The arrangement saves her an hour-long commute to work and gives her the opportunity to be productive without distractions. When the University of Florida sent an email to employees July 24 announcing a full return to in-person work, the 40-year-old UF graduate...
Ocala police conduct undercover online sting operation, arrest 15 men for soliciting minors
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - The Ocala Police Department recently conducted an undercover sting operation to identify people trying to sexually exploit children and arrested 15 men. Detectives posed as minors on various online apps, working to identify offenders who were trying to exploit children into sexual activity. The...
UF Researchers Use Robot Bunnies To Track Invasive Burmese Pythons
UF researchers are using solar-powered robot bunnies to track and attract invasive Burmese pythons in South Florida.
Lotto ticket worth $27,000 sold at Marion County gas station
A Florida Lottery scratch-off ticket worth over $27,000 was sold at a Marion County gas station last week and is unclaimed as of Monday morning. According to the Florida Lottery, a ticket worth $27,123.21 won the evening Fantasy 5 drawing on July 24. The ticket was sold at the Lake...
Heat advisory – Cool public spaces
Alachua County Emergency Management recommends caution in the heat and provides public spaces with air conditioning. The post Heat advisory – Cool public spaces appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
The Pentecostals of Gainesville announce move to new, expanded location
The inaugural service at the new facility on Parker Road will be at 6 p.m. tonight The post The Pentecostals of Gainesville announce move to new, expanded location appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
