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Alachua Police Department hires former APD Chief and ASO Colonel at rank of Captain
Former Alachua Police Chief, Chad D. Scott, will return to the Alachua Police Department effective June 20, 2024. Scott will return at the rank of Captain and will be assigned to coordinate special projects as well as other administrative duties and assignments. The post Alachua Police Department hires former APD Chief and ASO Colonel at rank of Captain appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gainesville man arrested for threatening to kill 14-year-old neighbor
Derrien Derrell Brockington II, 23, was arrested yesterday and charged with making a written threat to kill after allegedly threatening to kill a 14-year-old neighbor if the neighbor returned to his own apartment. The post Gainesville man arrested for threatening to kill 14-year-old neighbor appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Weather forecast – June 19, 2024
Juneteenth will be similar to Tuesday, with a high close to 90 and a small chance of rain in the evening, mostly in the eastern part of the county. The post Weather forecast – June 19, 2024 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Governor Ron DeSantis highlights significant state investments and signs legislation related to healthcare and cancer treatment
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted substantial investments in both pediatric and cancer care and signed three bills furthering health care innovation, health care research, and patient care in Florida The post Governor Ron DeSantis highlights significant state investments and signs legislation related to healthcare and cancer treatment appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
City Commission votes for the fourth time to put GRU referendum on November ballot
At a special meeting today, the Gainesville City Commission approved the "redo" of the second reading of an ordinance that will put a referendum on the November ballot to transfer control of Gainesville Regional Utilities back to the City Commission The post City Commission votes for the fourth time to put GRU referendum on November ballot appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Alachua County Republican Party meeting will feature interview with local man who was imprisoned in Cuba after the Bay of Pigs invasion
Members of the Alachua County Republican Party will be hosting an interview with Jose “Pepe” Tomeu on Thursday, June 27, at 6:30 p.m. The post Alachua County Republican Party meeting will feature interview with local man who was imprisoned in Cuba after the Bay of Pigs invasion appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Community activist of 30 years installed as president of Turkey Creek Lions Club
Burt Wetherington was installed as the new president of the Turkey Creek Lions Club on June 17. The post Community activist of 30 years installed as president of Turkey Creek Lions Club appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gainesville man arrested for showing obscene material to a child
Jesus Ricardo Ernst, 69, was arrested on June 16 and charged with showing obscene material to a young child. The post Gainesville man arrested for showing obscene material to a child appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
78-year-old Gainesville woman killed in crash near Oakmont
A 78-year-old Gainesville woman was killed this afternoon in a crash on SW 24th Avenue near Oakmont. The post 78-year-old Gainesville woman killed in crash near Oakmont appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Darcie MacMahon, Florida Museum’s director of exhibits and public programs, announces retirement
After a decorated 35-year career at the Florida Museum of Natural History, Darcie MacMahon has announced her retirement as director of exhibits and public programs, effective July 1. The post Darcie MacMahon, Florida Museum’s director of exhibits and public programs, announces retirement appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Local productions by area youth premiere during Gun Violence Awareness Month
Two local productions, created by area youth to raise awareness about gun violence, will be broadcast locally and streamed online and on GNV TV as part of Gun Violence Awareness Month activities. The post Local productions by area youth premiere during Gun Violence Awareness Month appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Man on probation arrested for displaying guns in Instagram posts
Lionel Teddy Sheffield, Jr., 23, was arrested yesterday and charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon after an Alachua County Sheriff's Office Crime Analyst found that he had posted pictures of himself with guns on Instagram. The post Man on probation arrested for displaying guns in Instagram posts appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Wiles Elementary School Chorus performs at Carnegie Hall
Students from the Kimball Wiles Elementary School Wildcats Chorus and their music teacher/director Carrie Olson have recently returned from a memorable trip to New York City that included their performance at the world-renowned Carnegie Hall. The post Wiles Elementary School Chorus performs at Carnegie Hall appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Homeless man arrested for attempted murder after allegedly shooting at girlfriend’s son
William Alton Briscoe, 33, was arrested yesterday and charged with attempted homicide and grand theft of a firearm after allegedly shooting at his girlfriend's son with a stolen rifle. The post Homeless man arrested for attempted murder after allegedly shooting at girlfriend’s son appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Weather forecast – June 18, 2024
Highs will be around 90 for the next few days; some areas of the county may get light rain on Tuesday, but no significant accumulation is expected. The post Weather forecast – June 18, 2024 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
GRU responds to the City Manager’s message about the City’s budget
Gainesville Regional Utilities Interim CEO Ed Bielarski released a response to Gainesville City Manager Cynthia Curry's message about the City's FY2025 budget The post GRU responds to the City Manager’s message about the City’s budget appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
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