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Elderly man dead after hit-and-run in Ocklawaha
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a fatal traffic crash that happened on State Road 26 near Jonesville. 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 night. They said he was hit by a driver who left the scene.
Woman dead after overnight crash on Newberry Road
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A woman from Newberry is dead after she got out of her car in the middle of Newberry Road. She was hit by cars at the intersection with Southwest 155th Terrace near Jonesville right after 10 p.m, FHP troopers said. The crash blocked traffic on Newberry...
Governor DeSantis appoints Adam Lee as Alachua County Court judge
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Adam Lee of Gainesville to serve as Judge on the Alachua County Court. The post Governor DeSantis appoints Adam Lee as Alachua County Court judge appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
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.
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...
Mentoring program celebrates 13th year of existence in Alachua County
Young men involved with the 13th edition of the Manhood Youth Development Program were honored and received words of wisdom during a ceremony on Sunday. Held at Santa Fe College’s Blount Center in downtown Gainseville, the theme was "Past, Present and Future: From Boys to Men." "We needed to reach back to help these...
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...
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...
Florida Gators lead nation in number of NIL deals brokered
NIL has been an interesting point of discussion with the Florida Gators since it became the way of the land in 2021. The public perception is that Florida is lagging behind other institutions and has been at a competitive disadvantage these past couple of seasons. A new report indicates that...
Levy County man to be inducted into Florida 4-H Hall of Fame
GAINESVILLE, FL (352today.com) – Many individuals dedicate their lives to their communities, prioritizing giving back. Albert Fuller is one such person. During his 38-year career with UF/IFAS Extension, Fuller is said to have made a significant impact through the development of innovative programs and the promotion of leadership among youth.
Santa Fe College Expands EMT Program to Bradford County Amid National EMS Shortage
July 23, 2024 – In response to shortages of EMTs in the region, Santa Fe College has expanded its Emergency Medical Technical certificate program to Bradford County. The 16-week industry certification course prepares students for a career caring for the sick or injured in emergency medical situations. EMTs provide on-scene life support, working with paramedics, firefighters and law enforcement officers, to stabilize and transport patients to hospitals.
Power through July, aka National Blueberry Month, with super fruit
As we celebrate National Blueberry Month in July, a University of Florida dietitian says the fruit could be called “power berries.”. “Blueberries have fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese and potassium, and they have some of the highest antioxidant levels of all the common fruits and vegetables,” said Andrea Nikolai, the family and consumer sciences agent for UF/IFAS Extension Polk County. “Consuming blueberries has also been linked to improved memory and slower rates of cognitive decline.”
Can Florida football defensive line generate more heat on the QB in 2024?
The SEC is a line of scrimmage league, and Florida football needs to show improvement up front to contend with the top teams in the conference. The Florida Gators lost top pass rusher Princely Umanmielen (7 sacks, 11.5 tackles for loss in 2023) to Ole Miss last season, but added new defensive line coach Gerald Chatman, who brings a no-nonsense approach in leading the position group. Chatman was hired from Tulane after Florida jettisoned former defensive line coach Sean Spencer, who landed at Texas A&M.
“I love it when we’re a test case”: Gainesville City Commission passes Inclusionary Zoning ordinance on first reading
Late in the evening of their July 18 meeting, the Gainesville City Commission passed an Inclusionary Ordinance on first reading, reducing the minimum threshold for mandatory affordable housing units from 50 to 10 units in the project. The post “I love it when we’re a test case”: Gainesville City Commission passes Inclusionary Zoning ordinance on first reading appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Florida made a huge jump in the recruiting rankings after Vernell Brown III committed
With the weekend commitment of Verbell Brown III, Florida made a pretty seismic jump in the recruiting rankings. The jump in the On3 Industry Rankings underscores how big of a get Brown is for Florida, but also how underwhelming the Gators have recruited so far this year. Brown is a...
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.
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