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I-75 southbound remains closed at CR 234 after highway violence incident
As of 10:30 p.m., I-75 has been closed in the southbound direction at mile marker 374 (CR 234, Micanopy) for over 3.5 hours. According to a release from the Florida Highway Patrol, the closure is due to an earlier highway violence incident. The post I-75 southbound remains closed at CR 234 after highway violence incident appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Local author writes guidebook to Gainesville
100 Things to Do in Gainesville Before You Die is an insider’s guide to the best things to do, see, and taste in Gainesville. Travel writer and Gainesville local Lauren Gonzalez takes you through her hometown, sharing both the tried-and-true experiences and the hidden gems, along with tips and itineraries to help you make the most of your time in Gainesville. The post Local author writes guidebook to Gainesville appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Chairmen of Alachua County Republican and Democrat Parties give joint press conference to condemn political violence
Today, the Chairmen of the Alachua County Republican and Democrat Parties gave a joint press conference to condemn political violence. The post Chairmen of Alachua County Republican and Democrat Parties give joint press conference to condemn political violence appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Buchholz math team wins 16th national championship
The Buchholz High School Mu Alpha Theta team just returned from Las Vegas, where they won their 16th national championship in the past 17 competitions. The post Buchholz math team wins 16th national championship appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Homeless woman arrested for punching and threatening boyfriend with a knife at GRACE Marketplace
Ebone Jente Gordon, 41, was arrested early this morning after allegedly punching and threatening her boyfriend with a knife at GRACE Marketplace. The post Homeless woman arrested for punching and threatening boyfriend with a knife at GRACE Marketplace appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Man arrested for stalking neighbor and child neglect
Christopher Brandon West, 32, was arrested last night and charged with two counts of aggravated stalking, child neglect without great bodily harm, and resisting an officer without violence after allegedly stalking and threatening to kill a neighbor and leaving his two-year-old alone in his apartment. The post Man arrested for stalking neighbor and child neglect appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Newberry City Commission creates Youth Council, exits solar agreement, reapportions fire assessment fees
At their July 8 Regular Meeting, the Newberry City Commission heard an update from the Recreation Department, approved the creation of a Youth Council for high school students, passed a reapportioned fire assessment fee schedule for the first time since 2015, and exited one of their two existing agreements to purchase solar power. The post Newberry City Commission creates Youth Council, exits solar agreement, reapportions fire assessment fees appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Man recently released from prison arrested for attacking elderly man outside hospital
Aubrey Chase Mathis, 31, who was released from prison on July 8, allegedly attacked an elderly man outside HCA Florida North Florida Hospital on Thursday. The post Man recently released from prison arrested for attacking elderly man outside hospital appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Four teens charged with attempted murder in Valentine’s Day shooting at Sweetwater Square
Robert Lavelle Green Jr., 19, Jordan Isaiah Howard, 19, James Leon Johnson, 19, and Terrell Nicholos Weeks, 18, who were already in the Alachua County Jail on other charges, have now been charged with attempted murder and shooting into a dwelling or vehicle during the shooting at Sweetwater Square Apartments on February 14. The post Four teens charged with attempted murder in Valentine’s Day shooting at Sweetwater Square appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
2024 Primary Election vote-by-mail ballots mailed
Voters who requested a vote-by-mail ballot should expect to receive their ballot in the next week. Ballots will arrive in white envelopes with pink stripes. The post 2024 Primary Election vote-by-mail ballots mailed appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gainesville City Commission restores previously proposed cuts to police and fire departments in third budget meeting
In a June 18 Special Meeting, the Gainesville City Commission finished reviewing proposed departmental budgets for FY25 and restored some previous cuts The post Gainesville City Commission restores previously proposed cuts to police and fire departments in third budget meeting appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Talent search auditions this weekend for upcoming ONOP GNV celebration
One Nation One Project GNV and community partners will host the Apollo Theater Talent Search with auditions this weekend. The post Talent search auditions this weekend for upcoming ONOP GNV celebration appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
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