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Crews respond to Country Way fire caused by lightning strike
At about 5:41 p.m. this afternoon, crews from Alachua County Fire Rescue, High Springs Fire Department, and Newberry Fire Department responded to reports of a fire in a residential building in the Country Way development in Newberry The post Crews respond to Country Way fire caused by lightning strike appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
High Springs Fire Department responds to Newberry building fire caused by lightning strike
NEWBERRY, Fla. (WCJB) - High Springs Fire Department (HSFD) firefighters were on scene at a commercial building fire in Newberry Sunday evening. HSFD officials said they received assistance from firefighters from the Newberry and Alachua County Fire Rescue teams to contain the fire that started in the attic of a third-floor apartment.
Tom Petty muralist dies after battle with cancer
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - An artist in Alachua County known for maintaining a mural in honor of musician Tom Petty died on Friday. According to a post made on his Facebook page, Steven Blake Harrison died on Friday at 12:37. The post states, "Thank you all for all your love...
Alachua County realtor Terry Martin-Back completes treatment court program, charges dropped
Terry Martin-Back has successfully completed the Veterans Treatment Court program resulting in the dismissal of charges for threats madein 2022against Gainesville city commissioners. Court documents, including the Veterans Treatment Court Notice of Completion, confirm Martin-Back's successful participation and completion of the intensive rehabilitation program. This marks the conclusion of a...
Meet the School Board of Alachua County District 4 candidate: A Q&A with Lew Welge
Lew Welge is a candidate for Alachua County School Board District 4 and will face incumbent Leanetta McNealy in the Aug. 20 primary election. Q: What, in your opinion, is (are) the most prominent challenge(s) facing Alachua County schools? How do you think you can help change this?. A: Your...
18-year-old arrested for car theft, illegal possession of firearm
Makhai Norad Carter, 18, was arrested last night in Majestic Oaks and charged with grand theft of a motor vehicle, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and resisting an officer without violence. The post 18-year-old arrested for car theft, illegal possession of firearm appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
One Community Family Resource Center holds launch event for new building
On a hot Sunday afternoon, families of East Gainesville gathered for free food, music and a back-to-school backpack giveaway to celebrate the launch of the One Community Family Resource Center. The resource center was formed after surveys conducted within the community presented needs across five different social disparities — social...
One person transported to hospital after three-vehicle accident with extrication
One person was transported to the hospital this evening after being extricated from one of three vehicles in a crash in the 9200 block of NW 39th Avenue. The post One person transported to hospital after three-vehicle accident with extrication appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Matheson Museum hosts ‘Voice and Votes: Democracy in America’ Smithsonian exhibit
With the Matheson Museum walls swathed in Alachua County voting history, the Smithsonian added an additional six panels of U.S. voting history. In a partnership with the Matheson Museum, Alachua County Supervisor of Elections and League of Women Voters of Alachua County, the Smithsonian has made its way to Gainesville.
Traveling democracy exhibit debuts at Matheson History Museum
Echoes of American democracy reverberated through the halls of the Matheson History Museum on Saturday. From vintage campaign souvenirs to interactive displays, the "Voices and Votes: Democracy in America" exhibit brought national and local political heritage to life. The exhibit, created in partnership with the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street...
Governor DeSantis appoints Adam Lee to fill vacancy created by Judge Walter Green’s retirement
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Adam Lee of Gainesville to serve as Judge on the Alachua County Court. Lee is a Managing Member at Adam Lee Law PLLC. According to his firm’s website, Lee was born and raised in Gainesville and graduated from the International Baccalaureate program at Eastside High School before attending the University of Florida for both his undergraduate and law degrees.
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