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Man on pre-trial release arrested for threatening family members with a knife
Richard Dexter Wright, 41, was arrested last night and charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly threatening two family members with a large knife. The post Man on pre-trial release arrested for threatening family members with a knife appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Dance Alive presents workshop to renew and inspire dance teachers
Dance Alive National Ballet proudly presents Michelle Zada in a workshop called "Honoring Our Dancestors" on July 26, an opportunity to share techniques, talent, and art forms. The workshop is limited to 50 teachers and students recommended by a teacher. The post Dance Alive presents workshop to renew and inspire dance teachers appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Two arrested during investigation of shot fired at Horizon Apartments
Darien Lee Daniels, 22, and D-onna Lashawn Miller, 30, were arrested last night during an investigation of a gunshot fired at Horizon Apartments; Daniels was charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and Miller was charged with tampering with evidence. The post Two arrested during investigation of shot fired at Horizon Apartments appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gainesville man previously convicted on gun and drug charges arrested with gun and drugs
Kantrez E'vontay Mayberry, 23, was arrested early this morning after a traffic stop and charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana, and resisting an officer without violence. The post Gainesville man previously convicted on gun and drug charges arrested with gun and drugs appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Smithsonian traveling exhibition, “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” is coming to Gainesville
Opening at the Matheson History Museum on Saturday, July 20, “Voices and Votes” will be on view through Saturday, September 7. The post Smithsonian traveling exhibition, “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” is coming to Gainesville appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
NW 23rd Avenue shut down at NW 43rd Street due to rollover crash
A rollover crash near the intersection of NW 43rd Street and NW 23rd Avenue/NW 16th Boulevard has shut down roads in the area. Gainesville Police Department asks drivers to avoid the area. The post NW 23rd Avenue shut down at NW 43rd Street due to rollover crash appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gainesville man charged with kidnapping and threatening to kill woman
Brandon Jermain Halstead, 29, was arrested today and charged with kidnapping, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, hindering communication with law enforcement, and property damage in connection with a February 2023 incident. The post Gainesville man charged with kidnapping and threatening to kill woman appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Waldo man charged with attempted homicide after reportedly telling deputy he decided to kill his wife when he woke up that morning
Rolando Perez, 52, was arrested yesterday morning and charged with attempted homicide after allegedly trying to choke his wife. The post Waldo man charged with attempted homicide after reportedly telling deputy he decided to kill his wife when he woke up that morning appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
North Central Florida Baptist Association presents emergency preparedness seminar
The North Central Florida Baptist Association will hold an Alachua County-focused Emergency Preparedness Seminar on Saturday, July 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church The post North Central Florida Baptist Association presents emergency preparedness seminar appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
July 9 Alachua County Commission Open Board Discussion and Regular Meeting
The Alachua County Commission will conduct an open board discussion and regular meeting on Tuesday, July 9, at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 5 p.m. The post July 9 Alachua County Commission Open Board Discussion and Regular Meeting appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Homeless man arrested for attacking man with stick
David Lee Ellison, 50, was arrested early this morning and charged with aggravated battery after allegedly attacking another man with a stick near the Food Max on East University Avenue. The post Homeless man arrested for attacking man with stick appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gainesville woman arrested for shooting at boyfriend
Autumn Jayne Brooks, 37, was arrested yesterday and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly shooting at her boyfriend. The post Gainesville woman arrested for shooting at boyfriend appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
High Springs firefighters quickly contain Independence Day residential fire
The High Springs Fire Department quickly extinguished a fire that was likely started by unattended Christmas lights The post High Springs firefighters quickly contain Independence Day residential fire appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Photos: ACFR releases additional information about accident that closed I-75 for hours on Independence Day
Photos of the Independence Day crash that closed I-75 for hours The post Photos: ACFR releases additional information about accident that closed I-75 for hours on Independence Day appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Man arrested for pulling a knife on victim at Rosa Parks Transfer Station
Roberto Santiago, 59, was arrested yesterday and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly pulling a knife on another man at the Rosa Parks Transfer Station and threatening to cut him. The post Man arrested for pulling a knife on victim at Rosa Parks Transfer Station appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Rescue crews extricate victim after two-vehicle early-morning accident on I-75
One victim was extricated from a heavily-damaged vehicle after an early-morning two-vehicle crash on I-75 today. The post Rescue crews extricate victim after two-vehicle early-morning accident on I-75 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Homeless man on probation arrested for breaking into stranger’s house
John Daniel Jones, 41, was arrested last night and charged with burglary of an occupied dwelling after the victim arrived home to find Jones on his back porch; Jones allegedly entered the house and left a bag inside. The post Homeless man on probation arrested for breaking into stranger’s house appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
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