Gainesville woman arrested for threatening to stab woman and dog
Jamiah Starlett Jamie McClellan, 34, was arrested early this morning after allegedly threatening to stab a woman and a dog. The post Gainesville woman arrested for threatening to stab woman and dog appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
New calendar pairs Marion County’s first responders with shelter pets to support lifesaving programs
Marion County Fire Rescue has teamed up with Marion County Animal Services to release a new calendar that pairs local first responders with shelter animals in need of a home. The “Rescuers & Rescues 2026 Pet Calendar” was officially announced on Monday, Jan. 5. The project features MCFR personnel posing alongside...
January 13 Alachua County Commission Regular Meeting
The Alachua County Commission will conduct its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 11:30 a.m. The post January 13 Alachua County Commission Regular Meeting appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Gainesville leaders weigh options to assist local music venue
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward says city leaders are considering what they can do to assist Heartwood Soundstage after its leaders announced budgetary issues. Ward said Heartwood has boosted business around downtown Gainesville and near Depot Park, so it would be in the city’s interest to...
Santa Fe College student creates course on autism for colleges and universities
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A Santa Fe College student is advocating for autistic adults across the country. We usually hear about resources for autistic children, but what about when they age out of those programs and become adults?. That’s where people like Joseph Krasnoselsky come in. He’s currently working on...
Alachua County, FL – Traffic Alert: Rollover Crash Shuts Down SE County Rd. 219A
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Alachua County, FL – Deputies and Alachua County Fire Rescue responded Friday afternoon to a rollover vehicle crash at SE County Road 219A and E. County Road 1474, according to the Alachua County Sheriff’s...
Gainesville leaders create survey for T.B. McPherson Recreation Complex improvements
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Improvements are planned for the T.B. McPherson Recreation Complex, and the city of Gainesville wants your input. The objective of the survey is to determine future uses for the center and to develop a long-term vision for the overall site, including the surrounding grounds and park...
Gainesville woman arrested for stealing elderly relative’s money
Vision Cierra Wilson, 44, was arrested yesterday and charged with exploiting an elderly woman after she allegedly made purchases using an elderly relative's bank account. The post Gainesville woman arrested for stealing elderly relative’s money appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
East Gainesville neighborhood to receive revitalization grant funding
A neighborhood in east Gainesville will benefit from a grant from the Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area.
Florida’s Hidden Seafood Buffet Tucked Inside a Place You Would Never Expect
Tucked along FL-26 in tiny Melrose, Blue Water Bay looks like a classic wood-paneled haunt, yet it hides a seafood buffet locals whisper about. Step inside and you are greeted by Gulf aromas, clinking glasses, and the promise of oysters, shrimp, and Southern comfort. It feels like stumbling into a coastal secret far...
