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John Earlington Bentley, 46, was arrested last night for drug possession, child neglect, and other charges after allegedly hiding a bag of fentanyl in an infant's car seat. The post Man on pre-trial release arrested for child neglect after hiding fentanyl in baby’s car seat appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

At about 6 p.m. on September 5, ACFR and GFR responded to reports of a residential structure fire in the area of West Newberry Road and 75th Street, behind Pep Boys. The post Crews fight fire in condemned residential structure near Newberry Road and Tower Road appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

A high-speed pursuit through Alachua County leads to the capture of a suspect with a history of violent crime. A dramatic chase unfolded on Wednesday, ending in the arrest of a dangerous wanted felon after a patrol car was rammed and a K-9 unit was deployed. Alachua County Sheriff’s Office...

Wok N Roll II in Ocala was temporarily closed by state inspectors on August 26, 2025, after finding 22 violations during a routine inspection, including rodent droppings scattered around the kitchen and raw chicken stored improperly over lettuce.

Kimberly Marie Henry, 43, was arrested yesterday after allegedly throwing a knife at her boyfriend behind his workplace, spitting on him, and breaking his phone. The post Woman arrested for throwing knife at boyfriend at his workplace appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – McKinley Derone Keith, 62, was arrested yesterday after allegedly stabbing a former neighbor who argued with him at the McDonald’s on Newberry Road. At about 4:20 p.m. on September 5, a Gainesville Police Department officer responded to McDonald’s (6003 W. Newberry Road), where the victim said...

If your idea of a perfect weekend involves fresh air, flower fields, and the occasional goat photobomb, Sweetfields Farm in Brooksville, Florida, is calling your name. Nestled in the rolling countryside just north of Tampa Bay, this seasonal farm adventure feels like a postcard come to life—equal parts family fun, rustic charm, and sunflower-filled serenity.

If you’ve ever dreamed of floating alongside a gentle manatee in turquoise water so clear it looks like glass, Crystal River is your kind of paradise. Tucked along Florida’s Nature Coast in Citrus County, this small town with a big personality is the only place in North America where you can legally swim with wild manatees—and that’s just the beginning of its natural wonders.

Most folks don’t think “waterfalls” when they think of Florida—but Falling Waters State Park isn’t most places. Tucked away near Chipley in the Panhandle, this hidden gem is home to the tallest waterfall in the state, and it's as surprising as it is beautiful. Here, clear water tumbles down a deep limestone sinkhole, vanishing into the earth like some kind of natural magic trick.

Some places lift your spirits the moment you step inside—and this little tropical escape in Key West does exactly that. Imagine hundreds of butterflies fluttering around you, landing softly on your arm as classical music drifts through the air and a pair of flamingos casually strut past a bubbling waterfall. It sounds like a dream, but it’s very real—and it’s one of the most unexpectedly enchanting spots on the island.