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June 18 County Commission and Town of Micanopy Joint Meeting
The Alachua County Commission and the Town of Micanopy Commission will conduct a joint meeting on Tuesday, June 18, at 6 p.m. at Micanopy Town Hall The post June 18 County Commission and Town of Micanopy Joint Meeting appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Woman charged with DUI after allegedly hitting two other cars while her blood alcohol level was 3.5 times the legal limit
Jasmine Renay Smith, 27, of Gainesville, was arrested yesterday and charged with DUI with a blood alcohol level over .15, possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia after allegedly hitting two other cars while impaired. The post Woman charged with DUI after allegedly hitting two other cars while her blood alcohol level was 3.5 times the legal limit appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
High Springs City Commission establishes Special Permit process for alcohol sales during special events on Sundays, postpones Bridlewood workshop
At their June 13 Regular Meeting, the High Springs City Commission approved a Special Permit application process enabling the City to grant exceptions to their rules limiting alcohol sales on Sundays. Commissioners also canceled next Tuesday’s Bridlewood Planned Development workshop, agreed to lease a building to the Boy Scouts, and moved forward with placing amendments to the City Charter on the November ballot. The post High Springs City Commission establishes Special Permit process for alcohol sales during special events on Sundays, postpones Bridlewood workshop appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Young bear eludes capture on UF campus
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Officers baited a trap with donuts and cake in hopes of capturing and relocating the bear, but it disappeared overnight. The post Young bear eludes capture on UF campus appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Career Offender arrested for selling drugs near Lynch Park
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Rickie Jerome West, 53, was arrested yesterday on three drug charges after officers reported that he conducted a “hand-to-hand” drug sale near Lynch Park. At 1:52 p.m. yesterday, Gainesville Police Department Officers were conducting an increased patrol at 400 S. Main Street because of...
County Commission hears World Masters update, moves forward on divesting from corporate notes and bonds
At the June 11 Alachua County Commission meeting, the board heard an update on the 2025 World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships and voted to advertise an ordinance to divest from corporate notes and bonds as permitted investments in the County's investment portfolio. The post County Commission hears World Masters update, moves forward on divesting from corporate notes and bonds appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Pollinator Palooza to be held at First Magnitude on June 22
Share a pint with the Florida Museum of Natural History and Earth’s pollinator pals at Pollinator Palooza on June 22 from 2 to 6 p.m. at First Magnitude Brewing Co. The post Pollinator Palooza to be held at First Magnitude on June 22 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Newberry moves forward with Agri-Tech Park, selects members for charter school board
At their June 10 Regular Meeting, the Newberry City Commission received a feasibility study and business plan for the Agri-Tech Park, passed a six-month stay on new development for big-box stores, selected members for the charter school governing board, and granted a Special Use permit for the upcoming Vibes on the Lawn Car & Bike Show. The post Newberry moves forward with Agri-Tech Park, selects members for charter school board appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Man who allegedly damaged gas pump with machete has now been charged with pulling a knife on a store employee in a separate incident
Daniel Austin Rawles, 30, of Virginia Beach, VA, who was arrested on June 6 for damaging a gas pump with a machete and throwing rocks at the gas station owner, has now been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after a store employee reported that a man pulled a knife on him on May 18. The post Man who allegedly damaged gas pump with machete has now been charged with pulling a knife on a store employee in a separate incident appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Dave’s Hot Chicken grand opening at Butler Plaza will be on July 26
Dave's Hot Chicken will open their newest location here at Butler Shopping Center District on July 26. The post Dave’s Hot Chicken grand opening at Butler Plaza will be on July 26 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gainesville man arrested for pouring gasoline on woman and trying to set her on fire
Troy Elwon Butler, 58, was arrested yesterday and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly trying to set a woman on fire in May. The post Gainesville man arrested for pouring gasoline on woman and trying to set her on fire appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
High Springs woman arrested for attacking woman with broken glass bottle
Willie Mae Hodge, 69, of High Springs, was arrested yesterday and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly attacking another woman with a broken glass bottle. The post High Springs woman arrested for attacking woman with broken glass bottle appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
County Manager presents Annual Report and budget message
At the June 11 County Commission meeting, Alachua County Manager Michele Lieberman presented the 2024 Annual Report and her FY25 budget message. The post County Manager presents Annual Report and budget message appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Ed Bielarski resigns from GRU Authority, begins work as GRU CEO/GM
Less than a month after Governor Ron DeSantis appointed him to the GRU Authority, Ed Bielarski has officially resigned from the board and started work today as the Interim CEO of Gainesville Regional Utilities. The post Ed Bielarski resigns from GRU Authority, begins work as GRU CEO/GM appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Local students honored by state for STEM achievements
Two local high school students were recently recognized by the state for their outstanding achievements in STEM. The post Local students honored by state for STEM achievements appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
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