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'It definitely ramps up:' Local Fire Rescue departments see an increase in heat-related illness call
With summer in full swing, our First Alert Weather team has seen some above-average temperatures making the hot days feel hotter. This summer has been two degrees above average for June and July, so far.
Archer Planning and Zoning Board Members split vote on concrete plant’s Conditional Use Permit
After more than 3 hours, the vote to approve a Conditional Use Permit for the batch plant to be put at the site of the old Maddox Foundry was split two and two, so it will now head to the city commission as a non-recommendation.
‘No lesser of two evils’: Socialist presidential candidate campaigns in Gainesville
Over 70 community members packed into the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center Wednesday upon the arrival of Claudia de la Cruz, the Party of Socialism and Liberation’s 2024 presidential nominee. Active across 92 American cities, the party aims to fight for “the immediate needs of poor and working...
UVA Basketball: I like this nonconference schedule; Tony must think he has a team
UVA Basketball coach Tony Bennett has his fair share of cream puffs coming to JPJ in November and December, around five games against power teams. First, the games that you need to circle on the calendar:. Villanova (18-15, NET: 41), on Nov. 15 in. (24-8, NET: 7), Baylor (22-10, NET:...
Kind Spirits – The Good Pour Spotlight
Jigz Patel always sees the glass as half full. His business, The Good Pour, may seem like an ordinary wine and spirits marketplace. However, after one visit, it quickly becomes apparent that The Good Pour is so much more. “When you walk into our shop today, you have the opportunity...
MPACT Ministries presents Zach Williams and Tim Tebow for the “Break The Chains Through Grace Experience” on Sept. 5 at the O’Connell Center
Join MPACT Ministries on Thursday, September 5, for the BREAK THE CHAINS THROUGH GRACE EXPERIENCE featuring two-time Grammy award winner Zach Williams and Florida Gator Legend Tim Tebow at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center The post MPACT Ministries presents Zach Williams and Tim Tebow for the “Break The Chains Through Grace Experience” on Sept. 5 at the O’Connell Center appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Florida Man visits DB Racquet Club to work on his swing
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - On this installment of Florida Man Adventures, we travel to the DB Racquet Club in Gainesville. This is the go-to place in Gainesville for top level tennis. Coaches here teach the proper form and techniques that bring players’ skills to new heights. “Before i was...
Dr. Kenneth Heilman, a founder in the field of behavioral neurology, dies at 86
Kenneth M. Heilman, M.D., a founder of the field of behavioral neurology who impacted generations of young neurologists worldwide and served the University of Florida College of Medicine for over 50 years, died July 15. He was 86. The post Dr. Kenneth Heilman, a founder in the field of behavioral neurology, dies at 86 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Raising Cane’s is giving away a free Chicken Finger to Caniac Club members on July 27
Starting on National Chicken Finger Day, Saturday, July 27, through Tuesday, July 30, Caniac Club Members will receive one FREE Chicken Finger, no purchase necessary. The post Raising Cane’s is giving away a free Chicken Finger to Caniac Club members on July 27 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
School district cuts early release Wednesdays to monthly occurrences
A recent agreement between the Alachua County Education Association (ACEA) and Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) will reduce early release Wednesdays to once a month, instead of weekly occurrences, during the 2024-25 school year. The early release Wednesdays will take place during the third week of every month, except in...
18-year-old on pre-trial release arrested for grand theft of firearm
Mohamed Walid Shehat, 18, was arrested early this morning and charged with grand theft of a firearm. He was on pre-trial release for allegedly making a false bomb threat to Gainesville High School in September 2023. The post 18-year-old on pre-trial release arrested for grand theft of firearm appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
The Village at Gainesville to host summer bazaar
The Village at Gainesville will host its Village Summer Bazaar on Saturday, July 20. The free event will run from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Village’s Tower Club Ballroom, located at 8000 NW 27th Blvd. in Gainesville. The bazaar will feature special occasion gifts and holiday shopping...
Two CLAS professors receive Distinguished Professor awards
Two professors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences have been named Distinguished Professors, among the most prestigious honors awarded by the University of Florida each year to faculty for career achievements in teaching, research, and publication. The newest Distinguished Professors in CLAS are Thomas Bianchi, the Jon L....
Will it be better in 2024? Breaking down Florida football special teams entering season
Florida football has room to grow on special teams entering the 2024 season. Glaring substitution problems began in UF's season opener at Utah, when the Florida Gators had two players with the same number on the field in punt return coverage. The illegal participation penalty sustained an eventual Utah TD drive in its...
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