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North Central Florida Baptist Association presents emergency preparedness seminar
The North Central Florida Baptist Association will hold an Alachua County-focused Emergency Preparedness Seminar on Saturday, July 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church The post North Central Florida Baptist Association presents emergency preparedness seminar appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
July 9 Alachua County Commission Open Board Discussion and Regular Meeting
The Alachua County Commission will conduct an open board discussion and regular meeting on Tuesday, July 9, at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 5 p.m. The post July 9 Alachua County Commission Open Board Discussion and Regular Meeting appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Oak Hall 3-peats as top Class 2A athletic program in Florida
For the third consecutive year, Oak Hall School of Gainesville has been recognized as the top Class 2A athletic program in the state for the academic year. The Eagles edged True North (Miami), 68-67.5, in the Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup All-Sports Awards standings, which are presented by the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA).
4-star IOL commit Peyton Joseph trolls the arch-rival Florida Gators
Florida State has been having major success on the football field versus their arch-rivals, the Miami Hurricanes and the Florida Gators, where they have accomplished the state championship in the last two years. While the Seminoles have not had a better recruiting ranking over both rivals, they have showcased the...
Homeless man arrested for attacking man with stick
David Lee Ellison, 50, was arrested early this morning and charged with aggravated battery after allegedly attacking another man with a stick near the Food Max on East University Avenue. The post Homeless man arrested for attacking man with stick appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Cucumbers Sickens Nearly 450 in Michigan, Other States
A salmonella outbreak tied to cucumbers grown in Florida has sickened about 450 people in Michigan and 30 other states. So far, about 125 people have been hospitalized due to the illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In Michigan, nine people have been reported to have...
Gainesville woman arrested for shooting at boyfriend
Autumn Jayne Brooks, 37, was arrested yesterday and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly shooting at her boyfriend. The post Gainesville woman arrested for shooting at boyfriend appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Shark attacks on July 4th harm 1 person in Florida and 3 in Texas
According to Texas officials, there may have been three injuries from shark attacks on July 4th in the seas around South Padre Island. In Florida, there was a fourth bite victim. A report of a significant shark bite to the leg was received at approximately 11 a.m. on Thursday, according...
Jail inmate arrested for damaging phones, claimed other inmates wouldn’t let him use the free phones
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Michael Keller, 36, an inmate at the Alachua County Jail, has been charged with property damage over $1,000 after allegedly damaging two phones that are used by inmates; Keller said he was frustrated because the other inmates would not allow him to use the phones, although phone calls are free at the jail.
COVID spells trouble for Hippodrome Theatre
COVID-19 has brought the curtain down for a third time this summer at Gainesville’s Hippodrome Theatre. Performances of the musical titled, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, were canceled for Wednesday and Thursday nights. The theater said it hopes the show will resume Friday, symptoms permitting. “There’s a...
Florida football faces 'most brutal' schedule among SEC programs
It is no secret that the Florida football program faces a veritable gauntlet of opponents this season — especially with the addition of the Texas Longhorns (as well as the Oklahoma Sooners). It should come as little surprise that many rank the Gators’ 2024 schedule among the most difficult this fall.
UF’s Davies Named to 2024 U.S. Women’s U20 National Team Roster
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida lacrosse rising junior Kaitlyn Davies has been selected to represent the United States at the 2024 World Lacrosse Women’s U20 Championship in Hong Kong this summer from August 15-24. Head coach Kelly Amonte Hiller announced the roster Tuesday, which is comprised of 22 players.
'Barbecue Showdown": Former Florida teacher competes on Netflix BBQ show
The competition pits BBQ masters from all walks of life in a head-to-head contest of flavor and fire. When the meat hit the fire in the third season of Netflix's "Barbecue Showdown," the Sunshine State was represented. But not by a professional pitmaster or even a restaurant chef. Former special...
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