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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.
Semi truck driver entrapped for nearly two hours after I-75 crash
A 39-year-old Maryland man was injured today in a crash that closed southbound I-75 for hours. The post Semi truck driver entrapped for nearly two hours after I-75 crash appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Weather forecast – July 4, 2024
Independence Day should see a high around 92, with a chance of rain most of the day and into the evening. Hurricane Beryl has weakened but is still at the bottom of Category 4. It is expected to continue west through the Caribbean and across the Yucatan Peninsula before possibly strengthening over the Gulf of Mexico and turning north into Texas or Louisiana. The post Weather forecast – July 4, 2024 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Georgia man sentenced to 168 months in federal prison after I-75 traffic stop in Alachua County found 2 kilograms of cocaine
Frederick Anthony Forbes, 52, of McDonough, Georgia, was sentenced to 168 months in federal prison after a September 2022 arrest on I-75 in Alachua County The post Georgia man sentenced to 168 months in federal prison after I-75 traffic stop in Alachua County found 2 kilograms of cocaine appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
GFR asks residents to leave fireworks to the professionals
Gainesville Fire Rescue encourages our neighbors to attend a community show and leave fireworks to the professionals. The post GFR asks residents to leave fireworks to the professionals appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Pair arrested for stealing nearly $1,000 in merchandise from clothing stores
Tavares Dequan Holmes, 29, of Gainesville, and Tiara Cherrelle Richardson, 36, of Ocala, were arrested yesterday and charged with petit theft, grand theft, and resisting an officer without violence after allegedly stealing nearly $1,000 in merchandise from two stores and running from an officer. The post Pair arrested for stealing nearly $1,000 in merchandise from clothing stores appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Alachua County Crisis Center employees help ‘write the book’ on counseling
Later this fall, Cognella Academic Publishing will release the textbook “Intersection Counseling Skills: The Journey to Becoming a Culturally Inclusive Counselor,” featuring a chapter co-written by two Alachua County Crisis Center employees, Amanda DiLorenzo-Garcia and Brooke Gregory. The post Alachua County Crisis Center employees help ‘write the book’ on counseling appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
“This is Florida”: Man charged with possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and intent to sell marijuana
Jaylen Jacquez Brown, 23, was arrested last night and charged with possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana, and possession of marijuana with intent to sell. The post “This is Florida”: Man charged with possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and intent to sell marijuana appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gainesville man arrested for helping accomplice steal $3,000 at gunpoint from convenience store
Willie Christopher Williams, 33, was arrested early this morning and charged with armed robbery after allegedly helping an unidentified accomplice steal about $3,000 in cash at gunpoint from a convenience store last night. The post Gainesville man arrested for helping accomplice steal $3,000 at gunpoint from convenience store appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
BREAKING: Large FDLE presence at the offices of Boukari Law and Alachua County Today
There is currently a large Florida Department of Law Enforcement presence at the downtown Alachua offices of Boukari Law and Alachua County Today. Access to the building is blocked by crime scene tape, and officers are standing outside the building. The post BREAKING: Large FDLE presence at the offices of Boukari Law and Alachua County Today appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Weather forecast – July 3, 2024
Highs will be around 93 on Wednesday and Independence Day, with a chance of rain in the afternoon and evening of both days. Hurricane Beryl reached Category 5 and then weakened to Category 4; it is expected to impact Jamaica on Wednesday and the Cayman Islands on Wednesday night and Thursday. The post Weather forecast – July 3, 2024 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Alachua County Commission discusses next steps for Truth and Reconciliation project, approves language access policy
At the June 25 Alachua County Commission meeting, the board discussed the next steps for their Truth and Reconciliation project and approved a language access policy. The post Alachua County Commission discusses next steps for Truth and Reconciliation project, approves language access policy appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Results of Alachua County 2024 homeless Point-in-Time Count released
This year’s count, led by United Way of North Central Florida (UWNCFL) in its role as former lead agency for the CoC, identified 644 individuals experiencing homelessness in Alachua County, a 17-percent decrease from last year’s count of 725. The post Results of Alachua County 2024 homeless Point-in-Time Count released appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Celebration Pointe Local Art Expo featuring Judi Cain to open July 5
Enjoy an enchanting evening at the July Local Art Expo at Hotel Indigo in Celebration Pointe, 5020 SW 30th Lane, on Friday, July 5, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to celebrate the vibrant local art scene, meet fellow art enthusiasts, and show your appreciation for Judi Cain’s incredible contributions to our community The post Celebration Pointe Local Art Expo featuring Judi Cain to open July 5 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
High Springs Youth Council celebrates Independence Day with flag display
In anticipation of the upcoming Fourth of July celebrations, the High Springs Mayor's Youth Council has taken the initiative to adorn the city with a patriotic display of flags. The post High Springs Youth Council celebrates Independence Day with flag display appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday eliminates sales tax on summer items throughout July
The 2024 Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday eliminates sales tax through July 31 on admissions to music events, sporting events, and cultural events, state park annual passes, and fitness facilities, as well as electric scooters, certain boating and water activity supplies, camping supplies, fishing supplies, general outdoor supplies, and residential pool supplies. The post Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday eliminates sales tax on summer items throughout July appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
City of Alachua to host annual Independence Day celebration, Largest Small-Town Fireworks Display in America
The City of Alachua's annual Fourth of July Celebration will be held on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at the Legacy Park Amphitheater The post City of Alachua to host annual Independence Day celebration, Largest Small-Town Fireworks Display in America appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
New Gainesville TV program, “GNV On The Move,” debuts this month
The City of Gainesville premieres its monthly, 30-minute television program, “GNV On The Move,” this Saturday, July 6, at 8 p.m. on Cox Cable Channel 12 and the City's streaming channels The post New Gainesville TV program, “GNV On The Move,” debuts this month appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Homeless man on probation arrested after allegedly stealing a phone and threatening the victim with a BB gun and grilling fork
Randall Monroe Owen, 39, was arrested yesterday and charged with armed robbery and giving a false name to an officer after allegedly taking a phone from another man; when he was confronted by the owner of the cell phone, he allegedly pointed a BB gun at the victim, then threw the BB gun down and chased the victim with a large grilling fork. The post Homeless man on probation arrested after allegedly stealing a phone and threatening the victim with a BB gun and grilling fork appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
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