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Sarasota weekend weather: Extreme heat and the return of Saharan dust
The tropics remain quiet, thanks in part to a patch of Saharan dust that the area National Weather Service's forecasters say is heading westward toward Florida and could begin to impact the Sarasota-Bradenton area on Saturday, potentially bringing hotter days this weekend. The dust will move north across the state,...
Organizations helping people experiencing homelessness react to Florida public sleeping ban
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two community organizations are hoping the new outdoor sleeping ban will make sure all people experiencing homelessness are taken care of. Glenda McCollors McLendon is with the Chef Harvey Foundation. It’s a place she says people who are experiencing homelessness will soon be able to go to get help.
Florida man arrested for Jan. 6 riot, latest of over 120 insurrection arrests in state
Another Florida man has been arrested in connection with the Jan 6. insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in 2021, one of at least 127 Floridians out of nearly 1,500 people charged across the U.S., according to USA TODAY data. Garth Nathaniel Walton, 32, has been charged with felony offenses of...
Jacksonville sheriff: 'Very, very fortunate' following police shooting of armed suspect
A Jacksonville sheriff's officer came face to face with an armed robbery suspect wanted for questioning in a murder and shot him as the man advanced on him, the Sheriff's Office said Wednesday night. “We are very, very fortunate tonight," Sheriff T.K. Waters said. "A police officer could have been killed. It wasn’t...
Top photos from Florida's appearance at 2024 SEC media days
Florida football was represented by head coach Billy Napier, along with linebacker Shemar James, running back Montrell Johnson Jr. and quarterback Graham Mertz at SEC media days 2024 on Wednesday. The Gators quartet each took time to speak with the press and share their thoughts on the upcoming season. Together,...
First family in refugee resettlement program arrived in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Former mayor Lauren Poe said the first family in a refugee resettlement program he is leading has arrived. : Former Gainesville Mayor pushes for resettling refugees in Alachua County. A married couple and their two children arrived in Gainesville and have settled in after fleeing violence...
SEC Nation coming to Gainesville for Florida football opener vs Miami
Florida football will get some added exposure from the SEC Network before its season opener on Aug. 31 against Miami. The SEC Network's pregame show SEC Nation will come to town to preview the showdown between the Florida Gators and rival Hurricanes. Florida graduate Laura Rutledge will host the show...
Woman arrested for threatening group home resident with knife
Salimah Afeefah Hasan, 45, was arrested yesterday and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly threatening to kill a group home resident with a blade wrapped in a napkin. The post Woman arrested for threatening group home resident with knife appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
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