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Weather forecast – June 26, 2024
The National Hurricane Center is watching a potential system in the Atlantic that could develop into a hurricane within 7-10 days; although most model tracks curve back out into the ocean or head into the southern Caribbean, Floridians should keep an eye on this one The post Weather forecast – June 26, 2024 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Governor DeSantis vetoes bill preserving resident status for the purposes of in-state tuition for individuals who are sentenced to jail or prison
In his veto letter, DeSantis wrote, "We should not reward criminal activity by providing inmates with the same benefits as law-abiding citizens." The post Governor DeSantis vetoes bill preserving resident status for the purposes of in-state tuition for individuals who are sentenced to jail or prison appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gainesville City Commission hears GFR update, questions janitorial services contract, passes single-room occupancy ordinance changes on second reading
At their June 20 meeting, the Gainesville City Commission heard an update from Gainesville Fire Rescue that showed increasing travel time to calls, questioned the length of a janitorial services contract because it could disadvantage minority and women contractors, awarded funding to an affordable housing project, and passed an ordinance that amended requirements for single-room occupancy residences. The post Gainesville City Commission hears GFR update, questions janitorial services contract, passes single-room occupancy ordinance changes on second reading appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
UF smart sensor sends smartphone alert if mending patient too daring on their feet
A surgeon and professor at UF have invented a new wearable Bluetooth device they hope will revolutionize patient safety in orthopaedics, allowing doctors and patients to receive real-time alerts from an unobtrusive electronic sensor pasted on a limb or worn in a shoe. The post UF smart sensor sends smartphone alert if mending patient too daring on their feet appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Alachua County produces video of Soil Collection Jar Exhibit Honoring Victims of Lynching
The County Commission has dedicated space on the ground floor of the County Administration Building for this poignant exhibit on racial violence. Each jar contains soil collected at known sites where lynching took place. The post Alachua County produces video of Soil Collection Jar Exhibit Honoring Victims of Lynching appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gainesville man charged with attempted murder after victim says misfire saved his life
Gregory Raynard Curtis III, 19, was arrested today on a warrant for attempted first-degree murder and domestic aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly firing at a man who was with his ex-girlfriend; after the gun reportedly misfired while aimed at the male victim's head, Curtis allegedly shot at both victims as they ran. The post Gainesville man charged with attempted murder after victim says misfire saved his life appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Archer man denied bail after prosecutors argue that he would be a danger to the community
Joel Bruce Searby, 43, of Archer, was denied bail this morning after prosecutors argued that he would pose a threat to the community if released. The post Archer man denied bail after prosecutors argue that he would be a danger to the community appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Alachua County ham radio volunteers achieve great score in national emergency communications exercise
With 15 volunteers and radio operators, two portable trailer-mounted radio towers, two generators, and five shortwave transmitters, Alachua County emergency communications volunteers made 1,643 radio connections in a 24-hour exercise, 29% above their 2023 effort. The post Alachua County ham radio volunteers achieve great score in national emergency communications exercise appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Governor’s Office is accepting nominations for vacant GRU Authority seat through July 25
The Governor is accepting nominations for one vacant seat on the GRU Authority The post Governor’s Office is accepting nominations for vacant GRU Authority seat through July 25 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Weather forecast – June 25, 2024
There is a good chance of about half an inch of rain on Tuesday evening, with the heavier rain starting around 6 p.m. Highs will stay in the low-to-mid 90s, and the tropics are quiet. The post Weather forecast – June 25, 2024 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Governor DeSantis vetoes bill that would have limited penalties for offenders who violate probation a second time
In vetoing the bill, DeSantis wrote that it would have provided an "extra, undue pass" for offenders who "have already demonstrated that they are incapable of fulfilling their responsibility after a first [probation] violation." The post Governor DeSantis vetoes bill that would have limited penalties for offenders who violate probation a second time appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Governor Ron DeSantis announces state employees will receive an extra day off for Independence Day weekend
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that state offices will be closed on Friday, July 5, 2024, in celebration of Independence Day weekend. The post Governor Ron DeSantis announces state employees will receive an extra day off for Independence Day weekend appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
The voter registration deadline for the Primary Election is July 22
The voter registration deadline for the 2024 Primary Election is July 22. This deadline is now four weeks away. The post The voter registration deadline for the Primary Election is July 22 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gainesville Citizens for Active Transportation and Gainesville is for People to host joint City Candidate forum on June 26
On Wednesday, June 26, Gainesville Citizens for Active Transportation and Gainesville is for People will host a joint forum for Gainesville City Commission candidates at the LifeSouth Community Blood Center at 6:30 p.m. The post Gainesville Citizens for Active Transportation and Gainesville is for People to host joint City Candidate forum on June 26 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Man on pre-trial release arrested for car burglary, resisting arrest
Criston Scott Worth Scanland, 59, was arrested early this morning and charged with car burglary and resisting an officer without violence. He was last arrested on June 8 for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and was released on his own recognizance. The post Man on pre-trial release arrested for car burglary, resisting arrest appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr., announces June Books of the Month
To commemorate Governor Ron DeSantis’ freedom summer initiative, Commissioner Diaz has chosen books that teach students about freedom and patriotism. The post Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr., announces June Books of the Month appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Man on pre-trial release arrested for trying to stab a woman with an ice pick
Isaiah Deonte Perry, 26, was arrested yesterday and charged with aggravated assault and property damage after allegedly trying to stab a woman with an ice pick and damaging her car. The post Man on pre-trial release arrested for trying to stab a woman with an ice pick appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
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