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Elderly man from Ocklawaha killed in hit-and-run
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a fatal traffic crash that happened on County Road 25 in Marion County. Troopers said someone found a 71-year-old man’s body lying in the road on 441-A Eastbound just before 10 p.m. Monday. They said he was hit by a driver who left the scene.
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.
Parents encouraged to register new students right away
Families of students who will be entering an Alachua County public school for the first time and those who have moved or will be moving to a new school zone within the district are encouraged to register their students as soon as possible. The post Parents encouraged to register new students right away 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...
FHP: Newberry woman hit, killed after exiting SUV in middle of State Road 26
A Newberry woman was hit and killed by a vehicle on State Road 26 on Monday night after exiting her SUV, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol. Here's what we know: When did the crash happen? ...
Man draws gun during road rage incident in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies arrest a man after he threatened two people with a gun during a road rage incident on Monday. He then shouted a racial slur at them. Clayton Green, 41, was charged with aggravated assault with a weapon, improper use of a...
Littlewood Elementary School is undergoing renovations
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -Students at Little Wood Elementary School will be taking classes on a temporary site this school year. The current campus is undergoing renovations. All students and staff will be relocated to modular (portable) classrooms at the Westwood Middle School campus for this upcoming school year. ACPS spokesperson...
University of Florida board of trustees to vote on Kent Fuchs as interim president
In the wake of University of Florida President Ben Sasse's announcement Thursday that he will resign effective July 31, the university's board of trustees was scheduled to meet late Tuesday afternoon to consider naming former President Kent Fuchs as Sasse's interim replacement. According to an email from the university, Fuchs has agreed to serve in an interim roll effective Aug. 1. The board was scheduled to discuss the matter at 5:30 p.m. ...
A pair of Florida Gators have made position changes for 2024
Two players for the Florida Gators football team have made position changes ahead of fall camp and the 2024 season. The post A pair of Florida Gators have made position changes for 2024 appeared first on On3.
UF Board of Trustees set to meet Tuesday after Sasse resignation
Three days after UF President Ben Sasse abruptly resigned, the university’s board of trustees quietly scheduled a meeting for Tuesday. No details were included in the meeting’s agenda, but the board is expected to name an interim president before Sasse steps down July 31. Sasse’s predecessor, Kent Fuchs,...
Lake City man sentenced to 50 years in prison for Gainesville home invasion robbery that left victim paralyzed
Kob'ie Trevellus Jaman Archer, 23, of Lake City, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after entering an open plea to armed home invasion robbery and attempted felony murder. The post Lake City man sentenced to 50 years in prison for Gainesville home invasion robbery that left victim paralyzed appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Inaugural Black Business Expo held in Gainesville on Saturday
Business owners received mentorship from panelists and networked with community members to promote their services and products over the weekend. The networking event was part of Carolyn’s Heart Inc. and Gainesville Black Professionals inaugural Black Business Expo on Saturday at Santa Fe College’s gymnasium at 3000 NW 83rd St.
Gainesville man arrested for pointing a gun at two men after car crash
Oscar Danilo Baltodanogarcia, 30, was arrested yesterday for allegedly pointing a gun at two men following a car crash. The post Gainesville man arrested for pointing a gun at two men after car crash appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
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...
Widow of store owner grieves loss of husband
For the first time, we are hearing from the wife of a jewelry store owner who was killed last week by a customer, according to police. The deadly shooting happened on Friday inside Volusia Gold Diamond & Loans. The suspect, who was stopped and restrained by other customers, remains behind bars.
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