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Alachua residents circulate petition to stop large housing development
The organizers of a petition to "Stop the largest housing development in the City of Alachua next to the Mill Creek Sink" are seeking signatures before Monday evening's Alachua City Commission meeting. The post Alachua residents circulate petition to stop large housing development appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
City of Alachua has the lowest electricity rates in 2024
ALACHUA, Fla. (WCJB) - Residents in the City of Alachua have some of the lowest electricity rates in the state. That’s according to the Florida Municipal Electric Association. On their website, they compare the prices for electrical bills in cities and municipalities in the state. In every month of...
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...
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...
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...
Meet the School Board of Alachua County District 4 candidate: A Q&A with Leanetta McNealy
Leanetta McNealy is the incumbent candidate for Alachua County School Board District 4 and will face Lew Welge 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: We...
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.
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.
University of Florida president Ben Sasse is resigning after his wife was diagnosed with epilepsy
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) | University of Florida president Ben Sasse, a controversial pick almost two years ago when he was named to lead one of the top public universities in the U.S., plans to leave his position to focus on taking care of his family after his wife was diagnosed with epilepsy.
Florida media guide reveals updated jersey numbers ahead of fall camp
Prior to arriving in Dallas for SEC Media Days, the Florida football program released its latest media guide on the SEC's official website, revealing the jersey numbers for multiple mid-year transfer additions and freshmen enrollees in Gainesville. Multiple first-year Gators will wear single-digit numbers in 2024, including wide receiver Elijhah...
Keep Alachua County Beautiful names new executive director
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Gainesville resident Carlos Gonzalez was named the executive director of Keep Alachua County Beautiful (KACB). This announcement comes after the organization re-located in April, and kicked out their former director Tyler Smith. KACB moved into an office after the city kicked them out of their previous...
Meet the University of Florida athletes, alum heading to the Paris Olympics
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The world has been counting down to the 2024 Olympics in Paris for years, and now, the long-time coming games are just a week away. Olympic games years are a time to celebrate athletes from the entire world coming together to compete on the biggest stage. Many countries will be represented in Paris, but some of the athletes representing Team USA have a special connection to Florida.
Summer sports are in full swing as well as the injuries
Dr. Tunc Kiymaz, Rothman Orthopedics Sports Medicine Physician at Advent Health, spoke about the most common injuries when it comes to summer sports and the preventative measures athletes can take to reduce risk.
Gainesville Teen Charged in Hit-and-Run that Seriously Injured 8-Year-Old Girl
A Gainesville teenager is now facing charges after his car smashed into an apartment building, seriously wounding an 8-year-old girl, and then fleeing the scene. Erickson Mondesir, 19, has been charged with hit and run, and serious injury by vehicle following the incident, which occurred at Lenox Park Apartments on Tuesday. As reported by FOX 5 Atlanta, authorities surmise the collision was inadvertent, yet they condemn Mondesir's choice to evade the scene without providing assistance to the injured child.
Shemar James adamant Gators defense has improved in talent, leadership
After a disappointing 2022 campaign on the defensive side of the ball, Florida was intent on improving in 2023 under newly hired defensive coordinator Austin Armstrong. Having ranked No. 129 of 131 FBS teams in third-down conversion percentage allowed, No. 87 in scoring defense and No. 97 in total defense, the second-worst mark in the SEC, in 2022, Florida felt as if improvements were on the horizon, and the unit consistently expressed as much in the lead-up to head coach Billy Napier's second season at the helm.
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