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Greentree Dog Park open house to be held July 16
A new dog park is coming to Greentree Park, located at 3700 NW 19th St. Participate in the process by attending the open house on July 16. The post Greentree Dog Park open house to be held July 16 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Alachua County Animal Resources closed for cat intake
Alachua County Animal Resources will need to pause all cat intakes for the next seven days out of an abundance of caution due to a feline panleukopenia outbreak in kittens at the facility. The post Alachua County Animal Resources closed for cat intake appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. announces July Books of the Month to celebrate American Pride Month
The Commissioner’s books for the month of July highlight the importance of American pride as we celebrate the month of our country’s founding. The post Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. announces July Books of the Month to celebrate American Pride Month appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Attorney’s letter to School Board and City of Alachua alleges sexual relationship between SFHS baseball coach and female student
Attorney Bobi Frank has sent the School Board and the City of Alachua a letter alleging that former SFHS Baseball Coach Travis Yeckring "engaged in inappropriate contact with a female minor student of a sexual nature" and that the City and School Board failed to protect the student from Yeckring after she reported the inappropriate incidents. The post Attorney’s letter to School Board and City of Alachua alleges sexual relationship between SFHS baseball coach and female student appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Florida Victorious announces sweepstakes to win a trip to the Florida-Texas football game in November
Entrants have the opportunity to win the trip of a lifetime for the inaugural SEC match-up between the University of Florida Gators and the University of Texas Longhorns on Nov. 11, 2024 The post Florida Victorious announces sweepstakes to win a trip to the Florida-Texas football game in November appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gainesville man with 86 convictions charged with threatening woman with knife and saw blade at Food Max
Alfred Lee Knight, 55, was arrested early this morning and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly threatening a woman with a knife and saw blade. The post Gainesville man with 86 convictions charged with threatening woman with knife and saw blade at Food Max appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Novel compound offers improved defense against fentanyl overdoses
Scientists at the University of Florida have identified a novel compound aimed at improving the treatment of opioid overdoses, which claimed the lives of more than 81,000 Americans last year. The post Novel compound offers improved defense against fentanyl overdoses appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
First robotic Whipple procedure performed at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
This groundbreaking procedure offers a minimally invasive surgical option for those with select gastrointestinal malignancies, such as pancreatic cancer The post First robotic Whipple procedure performed at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Local high school students win national business awards
Seven local high school students earned national recognition at the recent Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. National Leadership Conference in Orlando. The post Local high school students win national business awards appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Lakeland man arrested for DUI and escape after officer released one handcuff so he could urinate
Kenneth Darrell Walker, Jr., 47, of Lakeland, was arrested last night and charged with DUI, escape, and resisting an officer without violence after allegedly running from the officer after one handcuff was released so he could urinate. The post Lakeland man arrested for DUI and escape after officer released one handcuff so he could urinate appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
UFPD asks community for help finding College of Nursing cat that was taken by couple in pickup truck
The University of Florida Police Department is asking the community for any information about a community cat that may have been taken from the University of Florida campus. The post UFPD asks community for help finding College of Nursing cat that was taken by couple in pickup truck appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Man on pre-trial release arrested for threatening family members with a knife
Richard Dexter Wright, 41, was arrested last night and charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly threatening two family members with a large knife. The post Man on pre-trial release arrested for threatening family members with a knife appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Dance Alive presents workshop to renew and inspire dance teachers
Dance Alive National Ballet proudly presents Michelle Zada in a workshop called "Honoring Our Dancestors" on July 26, an opportunity to share techniques, talent, and art forms. The workshop is limited to 50 teachers and students recommended by a teacher. The post Dance Alive presents workshop to renew and inspire dance teachers appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gainesville man previously convicted on gun and drug charges arrested with gun and drugs
Kantrez E'vontay Mayberry, 23, was arrested early this morning after a traffic stop and charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana, and resisting an officer without violence. The post Gainesville man previously convicted on gun and drug charges arrested with gun and drugs appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Smithsonian traveling exhibition, “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” is coming to Gainesville
Opening at the Matheson History Museum on Saturday, July 20, “Voices and Votes” will be on view through Saturday, September 7. The post Smithsonian traveling exhibition, “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” is coming to Gainesville appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
NW 23rd Avenue shut down at NW 43rd Street due to rollover crash
A rollover crash near the intersection of NW 43rd Street and NW 23rd Avenue/NW 16th Boulevard has shut down roads in the area. Gainesville Police Department asks drivers to avoid the area. The post NW 23rd Avenue shut down at NW 43rd Street due to rollover crash appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
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