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Tulane leader tapped as UF’s next VP for facilities and construction
Randy Philipson, a Tulane University administrator with extensive private-sector experience in managing large construction projects and facilities around the country has been tapped to be the University of Florida’s next vice president for facilities and construction. The post Tulane leader tapped as UF’s next VP for facilities and construction appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Alachua County Commission discusses solid waste facility sites, tree requirements for developments, P.K. Yonge admissions
At their June 11 meeting, the Alachua County Commission voted to place a Rural Collection Center in Newberry and a Hazardous Waste Facility at the County's EcoLoop Facility. They also discussed elements of their code that will require the removal of 25 live oaks to build a cottage neighborhood, heard an update on the Florence Landfill, put a referendum for at-large districts on the November ballot, and approved a resolution asking the university to maintain P.K. Yonge's current admission policies. The post Alachua County Commission discusses solid waste facility sites, tree requirements for developments, P.K. Yonge admissions appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Alachua County ham radio volunteers will compete at Cuscowilla on June 22-23
The North Florida Amateur Radio Club will use antennas on the two towers to compete in the annual Field Day ham radio contest on Saturday and Sunday, June 22-23. The event is open to the public. The post Alachua County ham radio volunteers will compete at Cuscowilla on June 22-23 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Homeless man arrested for allegedly battering three police officers
Abraham Lamont Gordon, 42, was arrested yesterday morning and charged with three counts of battery on law enforcement officers, resisting an officer with violence, and resisting an officer without violence after allegedly fighting with three officers who were investigating a call about a man possibly armed with a gun. The post Homeless man arrested for allegedly battering three police officers appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Man who said he was on “neighborhood crime watch” arrested for threatening to shoot 16-year-old girl
James Patrick Burtnett, 68, was arrested yesterday morning after a 16-year-old girl and a witness said he displayed a holstered gun and threatened to shoot the girl because she was on a sidewalk. The post Man who said he was on “neighborhood crime watch” arrested for threatening to shoot 16-year-old girl appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
A message about the Fiscal Year 2025 budget from Cynthia W. Curry, Gainesville City Manager
In a letter released to the media, Gainesville City Manager Cynthia Curry questions the "narrative" that GRU overpaid the City by $68 million over several years. The post A message about the Fiscal Year 2025 budget from Cynthia W. Curry, Gainesville City Manager appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Scientific fun for all ages available at Florida Museum’s Family Discovery Camps
Designed for children in grades K-6 and family members of all ages, these immersive weekend camps are designed to provide a memorable and inspiring experience for kids and adults alike. The post Scientific fun for all ages available at Florida Museum’s Family Discovery Camps appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Homeless man charged with threatening bar patron with knife, stabbing victim’s car tire and windshield
George Robert Carlyon, 33, was arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly threatening a man with a knife and then stabbing the victim's car tire and windshield after both men left a downtown bar. The post Homeless man charged with threatening bar patron with knife, stabbing victim’s car tire and windshield appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Weather forecast – June 17, 2024
Highs will be close to 90 for the next few days, with little chance of significant rain. Chances of rain improve starting Thursday when the predicted low-pressure system in the Atlantic moves over land. The post Weather forecast – June 17, 2024 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Homeless man arrested for attacking a 73-year-old man at a bus stop
Christopher Maitland Morse, 42, was arrested yesterday and charged with battery on a person over 65 after allegedly attacking a 73-year-old man at a bus stop. The post Homeless man arrested for attacking a 73-year-old man at a bus stop appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Jonathan Sharp: Our volunteer firefighters are bypassed by Cancer Presumptive Laws
Jonathan Sharp argues that volunteer firefighters should be covered by cancer presumptive laws The post Jonathan Sharp: Our volunteer firefighters are bypassed by Cancer Presumptive Laws appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gainesville man arrested for pointing gun at girlfriend
Augusta Pete Hall, 28, was arrested yesterday and charged with domestic aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly pointing a gun at his girlfriend and threatening to kill her. The post Gainesville man arrested for pointing gun at girlfriend appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Mother and daughter arrested for battery
Whitney Ineki Rnay Taylor, 31, and Olivea Lovetta Williams, 56, of Waldo, were arrested last night after allegedly attacking a woman after a party. The post Mother and daughter arrested for battery appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Waldo woman arrested for breaking into house
Brittany Jo-Lee Helton, 34, of Waldo, was arrested early this morning and charged with burglary and property damage after the owner of the house reported that Helton had broken in and was sleeping in an upstairs bedroom. The post Waldo woman arrested for breaking into house appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gainesville woman arrested for cutting neighbor with knife in elevator
Katie Graham Wilson, 76, was arrested yesterday and charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon after allegedly cutting a neighbor with a butcher knife in the elevator at their apartment complex. The post Gainesville woman arrested for cutting neighbor with knife in elevator appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Weather forecast – June 15, 2024
Saturday will again be hotter than the seasonal average temperature, but temperatures are forecast to drop to seasonal levels by mid-week. Some models show a chance of rain on Saturday evening, but most don't The post Weather forecast – June 15, 2024 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
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