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Man on probation charged with taking baby from home without permission, shaking the baby, and battering two women
Lyndon Bernard Boykins III, 29, of Archer, was arrested yesterday and charged with burglary with battery, interfering with the custody of a minor, child abuse without great bodily harm, and battery after allegedly taking a baby from a home without permission, shaking it to prevent the baby's mother from taking the child, and battering two women who tried to stop him from taking the baby. The post Man on probation charged with taking baby from home without permission, shaking the baby, and battering two women appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Man sleeping at bus stop arrested for attacking business owner
Deaker Johnson Sterling V, 39, was arrested yesterday morning and charged with battery on a person over the age of 65. The post Man sleeping at bus stop arrested for attacking business owner appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
School board discusses consequences for using a restroom designated for the opposite sex and setting a minimum grade of 50% for all assignments, narrowly approves A/C for NHS locker rooms
At their June 18 meeting, the School Board of Alachua County discussed changes to district policies, including consequences for students who use a restroom or changing room that is designated for the opposite sex and setting a minimum grade of 50% for any assignment. The board also voted unanimously to keep two books that had been challenged and voted narrowly to proceed with adding air-conditioning to the gym locker rooms at Newberry High School, with two Board Members arguing that they should not put any capital funds into Newberry schools right now. The post School board discusses consequences for using a restroom designated for the opposite sex and setting a minimum grade of 50% for all assignments, narrowly approves A/C for NHS locker rooms appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Updated: Leader of Newberry charter school initiative charged with inviting a 15-year-old boy to his home for sex
Joel Bruce Searby, 43, was arrested this morning and charged with lewd/lascivious conduct, two counts of obscene communication related to luring a minor to meet him for sex, and using a two-way communications device to facilitate a felony. Searby recently led an initiative to convert three schools in Newberry to municipal charter schools. The post Updated: Leader of Newberry charter school initiative charged with inviting a 15-year-old boy to his home for sex appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Governor DeSantis signs legislation to support Florida veterans and their families
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 725 and House Bill 1329 to support Florida’s veterans and their families through services for veterans shifting to civilian life, ensuring spouses can enjoy long-term care together, and expanding benefits available for veterans. The post Governor DeSantis signs legislation to support Florida veterans and their families appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Waldo woman arrested for driving stolen car
Tamara Lee Burgess, 32, of Waldo, was arrested yesterday and charged with grand theft of a motor vehicle and driving without a valid license after she was pulled over in a car that had been reported stolen. The post Waldo woman arrested for driving stolen car appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Weather forecast – June 20, 2024
Highs will hover around 90 on Thursday and Friday, with a chance of light rain. More rain is forecast for this weekend, with a little over half an inch possible by Saturday evening. The post Weather forecast – June 20, 2024 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
GRU Authority formally asks Superintendent of Elections to reject City’s ordinance placing GRU governance on the November ballot
At the request of the GRU Authority, Scott Walker has sent a letter to Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Kim Barton, asking her to reject the City's ordinance that places the governance of GRU on the November ballot. The post GRU Authority formally asks Superintendent of Elections to reject City’s ordinance placing GRU governance on the November ballot appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Governor DeSantis highlights coral reef conservation efforts and enhancements to the 2024 Lobster Mini-Season and the 2024 Lionfish Challenge
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted Florida’s investments in coral reef protection and announced enhancements to the 2024 Lionfish Challenge and 2024 Lobster Mini-Season. The post Governor DeSantis highlights coral reef conservation efforts and enhancements to the 2024 Lobster Mini-Season and the 2024 Lionfish Challenge appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Firefighters rescue occupants trapped in vehicle by fallen tree
Units from Alachua County Fire Rescue responded to an incident off SE 21st Avenue following reports of people trapped in their vehicle by a fallen tree. The post Firefighters rescue occupants trapped in vehicle by fallen tree appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
High Springs appoints Jason Kytle as Public Works Director
The City of High Springs is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Kytle as the new Public Works Director. The post High Springs appoints Jason Kytle as Public Works Director appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Man arrested for possession of trafficking quantity of fentanyl, over 140 grams of marijuana
Terrence Darby Byrd, Sr., 35, was arrested last night on a warrant from a January traffic stop that allegedly produced a trafficking quantity of fentanyl, over 140 grams of marijuana, and a firearm. The post Man arrested for possession of trafficking quantity of fentanyl, over 140 grams of marijuana appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Be Radio-active at ARRL Summer Field Day in Waldo on June 22 and 23
The event will take place on June 22 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and June 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and everyone is welcome to join GARS at the Waldo City Square and try out some “Ham Radio”- no license is required! The post Be Radio-active at ARRL Summer Field Day in Waldo on June 22 and 23 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Primary candidate forum to be held on June 23
The League of Women Voters and the Bob Graham Center for Public Service are hosting a primary candidate forum on campus and online at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 23. The post Primary candidate forum to be held on June 23 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
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