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Governor DeSantis vetoes “one-size-fits-all” vacation rental preemption bill
Governor DeSantis vetoed a "one-size-fits-all" bill that would have limited local regulation of vacation rentals The post Governor DeSantis vetoes “one-size-fits-all” vacation rental preemption bill appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Newberry City Commission authorizes $10 million in bonds for wastewater treatment, leases 15 acres to biosolids composting operation
At their June 24 Regular Meeting, the Newberry City Commission heard a presentation on lead pipe inspections, addressed concerns about $120,000 the City loaned to the Newberry charter school, authorized a $10 million bond-based credit line to be used for wastewater projects, and agreed to lease 15 acres of land to LifeSoils, a company that will turn yard waste and wastewater biosolids into a high-quality soil amendment. The post Newberry City Commission authorizes $10 million in bonds for wastewater treatment, leases 15 acres to biosolids composting operation appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Governor DeSantis announces transportation investments and congestion relief
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more fully-funded and ahead-of-schedule transportation projects to add capacity and ease congestion as Florida continues to see record growth and tourism. The post Governor DeSantis announces transportation investments and congestion relief appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
GRU customers will not see rate increases in the next fiscal year
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – In a GRU Authority meeting on Wednesday, June 26, the Authority approved a budget with no rate increases for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins on October 1, 2024. This marks a significant turnaround from an earlier proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget that requested base rate...
Naples man arrested for allegedly chasing construction worker through site
Carlos Martinez Simon, 20, whose listed address is in Naples, was arrested yesterday and charged with trespassing and burglary with battery after allegedly chasing a construction worker through an apartment building that was being renovated. The post Naples man arrested for allegedly chasing construction worker through site appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gainesville man charged with attempted murder after allegedly hitting man with car
Reuben Alvin Manning, Jr., 40, was arrested last night and charged with attempted homicide, property damage, and possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana after allegedly accelerating toward a man he was arguing with, injuring the victim. The post Gainesville man charged with attempted murder after allegedly hitting man with car appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
“Florida would become the abortion mecca of this region”: Governor DeSantis urges faith leaders to fight abortion amendment
During a Faith and Community Initiative call today, Governor Ron DeSantis explained why he opposes Amendment 4 to Florida's Constitution and asked members of the faith community to educate their congregations and communities about the need to vote against the amendment. The post “Florida would become the abortion mecca of this region”: Governor DeSantis urges faith leaders to fight abortion amendment appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Woman previously arrested for making a false report of a crime has now been charged with four counts of spoofing a phone number
Rachael Jaime Austin, 33, who was on pre-trial release following a March arrest for filing a false report of sexual battery, has now been charged with four counts of spoofing an ex-boyfriend's phone number and one count of using another woman's name without her consent. The post Woman previously arrested for making a false report of a crime has now been charged with four counts of spoofing a phone number appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Weather forecast – June 27, 2024
Thursday's high of 92 is forecast to be a little cooler than Wednesday, with only a small chance of rain. The National Hurricane Center is watching a system in the Atlantic that could develop into a major hurricane in the Caribbean in the next 7-8 days; most models show it moving into the southern Gulf of Mexico, but some models show it curving back into the Atlantic, and only one model has a track toward Florida right now. The post Weather forecast – June 27, 2024 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
GNV Voices petitions City to inform residents of city-wide zoning changes
In an effort to contribute to better local governance, GNV Voices will petition the City to require that residents - owners and renters - be notified of changes potentially impacting their homes far enough in advance to have a say in shaping future proposals. The post GNV Voices petitions City to inform residents of city-wide zoning changes appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Call to artists for the Alachua County Fire Training Facility mural
Alachua County is advertising a call to artists for an outdoor mural at the Alachua County Fire Training Facility. The post Call to artists for the Alachua County Fire Training Facility mural appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
BREAKING: GRU Authority hires Bielarski as permanent CEO
In the opening minutes of the June 26 meeting of the GRU Authority, the board voted unanimously to make Ed Bielarski the permanent CEO of the utility. The post BREAKING: GRU Authority hires Bielarski as permanent CEO appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Alachua man arrested for attempted sexual battery of a child
Edward Dontrell Martin, 33, of Alachua, was arrested on June 7 and charged with attempted sexual battery with a victim under 12 years old and lewd or lascivious exhibition with a victim under 16. The post Alachua man arrested for attempted sexual battery of a child appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Newk’s Eatery rings in summer with fresh flavors
The hot days of June are here, and Newk’s Eatery has tasty new dishes and returning fan-favorites to help guests bask in the summer sun. The post Newk’s Eatery rings in summer with fresh flavors appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Florida Virtual School launches 12 new online courses for middle and high school students
Florida Virtual School is launching 12 new online courses to ensure students have the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in college and the workforce. The post Florida Virtual School launches 12 new online courses for middle and high school students appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Michael Blessing named as new director of Keys to Home Continuum of Care
The Keys to Home Continuum of Care (CoC) is proud to announce the selection of Michael Blessing as its new CoC Director. The post Michael Blessing named as new director of Keys to Home Continuum of Care appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
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