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Tropical Storm Milton expected to be Cat.3 before landfallFOX 35 Orlando9 hours ago
Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency for 35 Florida counties ahead of Tropical Storm Miltonfox35orlando.com9 hours ago
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14-year-old girl, who said her 79-year-old grandmother was “already dying” and she “helped her die” after beating the woman to death using a walker and a belt, will be tried as an adultDayton Daily Mag6 hours ago
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TS Milton has formed; Alachua County is not currently included in the Governor’s emergency declaration, but officials recommend watching it closely
Tropical Storm Milton has formed, and Alachua County Emergency Management recommends watching it VERY closely. The post TS Milton has formed; Alachua County is not currently included in the Governor’s emergency declaration, but officials recommend watching it closely appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
UCF football fans react to Florida game: 'Just give the Gators the win'
UCF football went to Gainesville looking to make a statement against the struggling Florida Gators. After the first half, it looks like just what Billy Napier needed. The Knights looked like they did in their blowout home loss to Colorado a week ago, trailing 24-3 at halftime in The Swamp. UF has outgained their cross-state rivals 251-119, and the UCF defense hasn't looked like it can slow down either quarterback Graham Mertz or running back Montrell Johnson. ...
Woman arrested for throwing frying pan at man’s head
Destiny Imani Mayes, 23, was arrested yesterday and charged with battery, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly throwing a glass bottle at her boyfriend, missing him but breaking a window, and then throwing a frying pan that hit him in the head. The post Woman arrested for throwing frying pan at man’s head appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Mysterious laser pointer cuts North Marion-Vanguard high school football game short
Eight minutes stood between Vanguard and a decisive 41-12 victory over North Marion when a blue laser beam, believed to be coming from outside the stadium, flashed across the field. The Knights' coaching staff alerted the officials and law enforcement, and the referees prematurely called the game. And while the stoppage resulted in...
Florida Wendy's Shut Down By State Inspection
Floridians have no shortage of fast food choices - for those who enjoy that genre. From Florida-based Burger King to Chick-fil-A to Taco Bell, there is no shortage of options. However, one restaurant in this category - a Wendy's in Gainesville - was recently shut down after a state inspection.
Man on probation arrested after hitting truck at gas station and fleeing, leaving children behind
Skyler Matthew Riker, 33, was arrested yesterday after allegedly backing into a truck at a gas station, leaving the scene of the crash, fleeing from a deputy at a high rate of speed, and leaving his children behind at the gas station. The post Man on probation arrested after hitting truck at gas station and fleeing, leaving children behind appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Homeless woman arrested on warrants, charged with breaking into car in neighborhood near NW Walmart
Sandra Alice Norman, 52, was arrested earlier this week on warrants for theft and battery; she was charged with trespassing and possession of drug paraphernalia at the time of her arrest, and now she has been charged with stealing credit cards from a car and using them to buy cigarettes. The post Homeless woman arrested on warrants, charged with breaking into car in neighborhood near NW Walmart appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gainesville city officials, Alachua County Schools: It's time to fix Citizens Field once and for all
GAINESVILLE – In September 2022, my predecessor and current Gainesville Sun sports editor Ainslie Lee wrote about Citizens Field. The field conditions had just forced the cancellation of the Buchholz-Eastside rivalry — a game both fanbases await each season. Over two years later, I am happy to report: Absolutely nothing has changed. ...
Florida reportedly eyeing two massive Power Four head coaches to replace Billy Napier
Help could be on the way in Gainesville, but Florida fans need to have patience. It is all about finding a better solution at head coach than Billy Napier. Apparently, there are two Power Four head coaches that could be looking to make moves if it doesn't work out for various reasons with their contending teams. Those two head coaches would be Lane Kiffin at Ole Miss and James Franklin at Penn State.
Three Ocala police officers rescue woman trapped in car that plunged into retention pond
Three Ocala police officers rescued an unconscious woman from a car that had plunged into a retention pond Thursday night at the Fore Ranch subdivision in southwest Ocala. Ocala Police Sgt. David Moorehead, an 11-year veteran with the department, told a Star-Banner reporter he was on the scene of a vehicle crash along...
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