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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.
Weather forecast – July 2, 2024
Highs will be around 92 for the next few days, about two degrees above normal for this time of year. Light rain is possible on Tuesday afternoon. Hurricane Beryl is now a strong Category 4, and hurricane warnings have been issued for Jamaica. The post Weather forecast – July 2, 2024 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Jennifer Applebee named as High Springs Parks and REC Director
The City of High Springs proudly announces the appointment of Jennifer Applebee as the new Parks and REC (Recreation Education & Culture) Director. The post Jennifer Applebee named as High Springs Parks and REC Director appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
County receives $1.4 million for Complete Streets project
Alachua County has been awarded $1.4 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to help fund the design of its “Paths to Opportunity” project, a Complete Streets project along Southwest 20th Avenue. The post County receives $1.4 million for Complete Streets project appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Landscape fertilizer ban in effect through February within Alachua County
Alachua County’s landscape fertilizer regulations prohibit using landscape fertilizers with nitrogen or phosphorus from July through February. Vegetable gardens and fruit trees are exempt from these limitations. The post Landscape fertilizer ban in effect through February within Alachua County appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
High Springs City Commission splits proposed charter amendments, puts some on November ballot
At their June 27 Regular Meeting, the High Springs City Commission voted to place four of the eight proposed charter amendment questions on the November ballot. They also approved School Resource Officer agreements with both a local private school and the School Board and agreed to transfer ownership of a truck from one City department to another. The post High Springs City Commission splits proposed charter amendments, puts some on November ballot appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Homeless man arrested for intentionally damaging plumbing at church
Derech Tyler Lollis, 27, who is described as homeless in court documents, was arrested yesterday and charged with burglary to an unoccupied structure and felony property damage after allegedly kicking a water spigot at Parkview Baptist Church. The post Homeless man arrested for intentionally damaging plumbing at church appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Woman transported to hospital after Archer Road accident
An adult female was transported to a local hospital this morning after a two-vehicle accident at SW 28th Place and SW Archer Road. The post Woman transported to hospital after Archer Road accident appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Man arrested in Minnesota after allegedly threatening to kill Gainesville relative
Mitchell Kenneth Baran, 34, was booked into the Alachua County Jail yesterday after previously being arrested in Minnesota; he has been charged with making a written threat to kill and petit theft. The post Man arrested in Minnesota after allegedly threatening to kill Gainesville relative appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
North Central Florida-area hospital ERs prepare for July 4th injury cases
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital warns about the risks of fireworks The post North Central Florida-area hospital ERs prepare for July 4th injury cases appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Vote No on 4 campaign launches to defeat the deceptive and extreme Amendment 4
Today, Vote No On 4 Florida formally launched its multilingual campaign to defeat Amendment 4 on the upcoming November ballot with the unveiling of new websites in both English and Spanish and the rollout of its first campaign video entitled “Not What it Seems" The post Vote No on 4 campaign launches to defeat the deceptive and extreme Amendment 4 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
GFR extinguishes fire in multi-family building, rescues cat
GFR crews extinguished the fire before it could spread to nearby buildings and rescued a cat The post GFR extinguishes fire in multi-family building, rescues cat appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Weather forecast – July 1
Monday's high is expected to be around 91, and scattered light showers are possible throughout the day and evening. Hurricane Beryl is forecast to move through the southern Caribbean and then enter the Gulf of Mexico; from there, the path is uncertain. A second system right behind Beryl is likely to also become a named storm in the next 3-7 days. The post Weather forecast – July 1 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gainesville man killed in I-75 crash in Marion County
A 27-year-old Gainesville man was killed today when his car hit a disabled semi that was stopped on the outside emergency shoulder of I-75. The post Gainesville man killed in I-75 crash in Marion County appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Chalmers: Since ancient times, women have found ways to end unwanted pregnancies
Jean Chalmers writes about women she knew who got abortions before they were legal The post Chalmers: Since ancient times, women have found ways to end unwanted pregnancies appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
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