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Gainesville man arrested for helping accomplice steal $3,000 at gunpoint from convenience store
Willie Christopher Williams, 33, was arrested early this morning and charged with armed robbery after allegedly helping an unidentified accomplice steal about $3,000 in cash at gunpoint from a convenience store last night. The post Gainesville man arrested for helping accomplice steal $3,000 at gunpoint from convenience store appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
BREAKING: Large FDLE presence at the offices of Boukari Law and Alachua County Today
There is currently a large Florida Department of Law Enforcement presence at the downtown Alachua offices of Boukari Law and Alachua County Today. Access to the building is blocked by crime scene tape, and officers are standing outside the building. The post BREAKING: Large FDLE presence at the offices of Boukari Law and Alachua County Today appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Weather forecast – July 3, 2024
Highs will be around 93 on Wednesday and Independence Day, with a chance of rain in the afternoon and evening of both days. Hurricane Beryl reached Category 5 and then weakened to Category 4; it is expected to impact Jamaica on Wednesday and the Cayman Islands on Wednesday night and Thursday. The post Weather forecast – July 3, 2024 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Alachua County Commission discusses next steps for Truth and Reconciliation project, approves language access policy
At the June 25 Alachua County Commission meeting, the board discussed the next steps for their Truth and Reconciliation project and approved a language access policy. The post Alachua County Commission discusses next steps for Truth and Reconciliation project, approves language access policy appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Results of Alachua County 2024 homeless Point-in-Time Count released
This year’s count, led by United Way of North Central Florida (UWNCFL) in its role as former lead agency for the CoC, identified 644 individuals experiencing homelessness in Alachua County, a 17-percent decrease from last year’s count of 725. The post Results of Alachua County 2024 homeless Point-in-Time Count released appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Celebration Pointe Local Art Expo featuring Judi Cain to open July 5
Enjoy an enchanting evening at the July Local Art Expo at Hotel Indigo in Celebration Pointe, 5020 SW 30th Lane, on Friday, July 5, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to celebrate the vibrant local art scene, meet fellow art enthusiasts, and show your appreciation for Judi Cain’s incredible contributions to our community The post Celebration Pointe Local Art Expo featuring Judi Cain to open July 5 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
High Springs Youth Council celebrates Independence Day with flag display
In anticipation of the upcoming Fourth of July celebrations, the High Springs Mayor's Youth Council has taken the initiative to adorn the city with a patriotic display of flags. The post High Springs Youth Council celebrates Independence Day with flag display appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday eliminates sales tax on summer items throughout July
The 2024 Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday eliminates sales tax through July 31 on admissions to music events, sporting events, and cultural events, state park annual passes, and fitness facilities, as well as electric scooters, certain boating and water activity supplies, camping supplies, fishing supplies, general outdoor supplies, and residential pool supplies. The post Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday eliminates sales tax on summer items throughout July appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
City of Alachua to host annual Independence Day celebration, Largest Small-Town Fireworks Display in America
The City of Alachua's annual Fourth of July Celebration will be held on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at the Legacy Park Amphitheater The post City of Alachua to host annual Independence Day celebration, Largest Small-Town Fireworks Display in America appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
New Gainesville TV program, “GNV On The Move,” debuts this month
The City of Gainesville premieres its monthly, 30-minute television program, “GNV On The Move,” this Saturday, July 6, at 8 p.m. on Cox Cable Channel 12 and the City's streaming channels The post New Gainesville TV program, “GNV On The Move,” debuts this month appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Homeless man on probation arrested after allegedly stealing a phone and threatening the victim with a BB gun and grilling fork
Randall Monroe Owen, 39, was arrested yesterday and charged with armed robbery and giving a false name to an officer after allegedly taking a phone from another man; when he was confronted by the owner of the cell phone, he allegedly pointed a BB gun at the victim, then threw the BB gun down and chased the victim with a large grilling fork. The post Homeless man on probation arrested after allegedly stealing a phone and threatening the victim with a BB gun and grilling fork appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Weather forecast – July 2, 2024
Highs will be around 92 for the next few days, about two degrees above normal for this time of year. Light rain is possible on Tuesday afternoon. Hurricane Beryl is now a strong Category 4, and hurricane warnings have been issued for Jamaica. The post Weather forecast – July 2, 2024 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Jennifer Applebee named as High Springs Parks and REC Director
The City of High Springs proudly announces the appointment of Jennifer Applebee as the new Parks and REC (Recreation Education & Culture) Director. The post Jennifer Applebee named as High Springs Parks and REC Director appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
County receives $1.4 million for Complete Streets project
Alachua County has been awarded $1.4 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to help fund the design of its “Paths to Opportunity” project, a Complete Streets project along Southwest 20th Avenue. The post County receives $1.4 million for Complete Streets project appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Landscape fertilizer ban in effect through February within Alachua County
Alachua County’s landscape fertilizer regulations prohibit using landscape fertilizers with nitrogen or phosphorus from July through February. Vegetable gardens and fruit trees are exempt from these limitations. The post Landscape fertilizer ban in effect through February within Alachua County appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
High Springs City Commission splits proposed charter amendments, puts some on November ballot
At their June 27 Regular Meeting, the High Springs City Commission voted to place four of the eight proposed charter amendment questions on the November ballot. They also approved School Resource Officer agreements with both a local private school and the School Board and agreed to transfer ownership of a truck from one City department to another. The post High Springs City Commission splits proposed charter amendments, puts some on November ballot appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Homeless man arrested for intentionally damaging plumbing at church
Derech Tyler Lollis, 27, who is described as homeless in court documents, was arrested yesterday and charged with burglary to an unoccupied structure and felony property damage after allegedly kicking a water spigot at Parkview Baptist Church. The post Homeless man arrested for intentionally damaging plumbing at church appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Woman transported to hospital after Archer Road accident
An adult female was transported to a local hospital this morning after a two-vehicle accident at SW 28th Place and SW Archer Road. The post Woman transported to hospital after Archer Road accident appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Man arrested in Minnesota after allegedly threatening to kill Gainesville relative
Mitchell Kenneth Baran, 34, was booked into the Alachua County Jail yesterday after previously being arrested in Minnesota; he has been charged with making a written threat to kill and petit theft. The post Man arrested in Minnesota after allegedly threatening to kill Gainesville relative appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
North Central Florida-area hospital ERs prepare for July 4th injury cases
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital warns about the risks of fireworks The post North Central Florida-area hospital ERs prepare for July 4th injury cases appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
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