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Small town of Micanopy symbolizes patriotic spirit in a big way on 4th of July | VIDEO
MICANOPY, FL (352today.com) – Nothing says 4th of July like Colonial re-enactors, classic cars and a kazoo band. Kazoo band?!?! If you’re in the Alachua County town of Micanopy, a kazoo band performing patriotic songs is all part of the 4th of July fun. People decked out in...
Rain came down before fireworks shot up at Gainesville’s patriotic holiday event | PHOTOS
GAINESVILLE, FL (352today.com) – Before fireworks shot up, rain showered down on heads of holiday revelers at the University of Florida campus in Gainesville on Wednesday evening. Wet weather kept some people from attending WUFT’s annual Fanfares & Fireworks holiday event at the bandshell at Flavet Field. While we...
Alachua-based biotech company invests millions in genetic blindness disease research
Beacon Therapeutics has headquarters located near US Highway 441 in Alachua. The company is investing $120 million in research to develop new gene therapies for a rare genetic disease that causes blindness.
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.
Meet Olivier Rioux: The Tallest College Basketball Player in History at UF
Todd Golden and his staff are embarking on a unique developmental journey with UF freshman walk-on Olivier Rioux, the tallest player in college basketball history at 7-foot-9, emphasizing patience and a long-term investment in his potential. Olivier Rioux stands at 7-foot-9, making him officially the tallest teenager globally and the...
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - Florida’s economic progress, exponential growth
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida‘s economy is on par with Spain as the 15th largest in the world. The goal is to grow gross domestic product (GDP) from $1.6 trillion (in 2023) to about $2.24 trillion, making it 10th in the world. Florida Chamber of Commerce president Mark Wilson...
Road closures in effect for Ocala’s first ‘patriotic’ drone show
Several road closures will be in effect beginning this afternoon as thousands are expected to attend the city of Ocala’s inaugural Fourth of July Celebration, which will feature a patriotic drone show over Tuscawilla Park. Patriotic Skies will be held on Thursday, July 4, from 5 p.m. to 10...
Sheriff, OPD and state attorney Gladson threaten journalist with arrest and prosecution
At the cusp of reporting significant research about Marion County’s 911 communications infrastructure over six months, I asked county officials if a reporter could schedule a test call from my home in the county but just outside the Ocala city limits to see which 911 communication center the cell phone call would ring to.
Honorable Mentions | June 28 – July 4, 2024
After multiple bear sightings in Ocala, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission and Ocala Police Department collaborated to safely trap and release the bears into the wild. The city of Ocala recognized those involved in the effort at the July 2 city council meeting. The city of Ocala recognized the...
Spring Hill EMS Hosts 57th Annual Dinner and Honors Outstanding Members
On Sunday night, Spring Hill EMS held its 57th annual dinner, a significant event where new line and house officers were officially sworn in, and exceptional members were recognized for their dedicated service. The event was organized by chair leader Esther Ben Arbon, whose efforts ensured a memorable and successful evening.
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