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Numerous Events Celebrate Back to School Season Across North Central Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The Stop the Violence rally starts at 9 a.m. and continues until noon at Santa Fe College on Saturday, July 27th. The event will be held in Santa Fe College’s northwest campus gym at 3000 NW 83rd Street. The first 5000 school-aged children in attendance will receive a free backpack filled with school supplies, provided by Meridian Behavioral Healthcare.
Fleeing vehicle strikes sedan, killing its driver
A suspect fleeing a traffic stop hit another car this evening, killing the other car's driver and seriously injuring the suspect's three passengers. The suspect has been arrested. The post Fleeing vehicle strikes sedan, killing its driver appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Steve Spurrier makes surprising comment about rival Florida State
Steve Spurrier offered a surprising comment about the rival Florida State Seminoles. Spurrier was a guest on “A Peek Inside Florida Gators Football” with Ali Peek and was asked about the conference realignment. Peek asked Spurrier what conference he thought Florida State and Clemson should join if they leave the ACC as they are trying... The post Steve Spurrier makes surprising comment about rival Florida State appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
West 10th Avenue shut down after car accident
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A car accident in the area of 600 NW 10th Ave has caused roadways to close. Gainesville Police Department officials say Westbound 10th Avenue and NW 6th Street are completely shut down after one was killed and four others were injured following the collision. Police officers...
August 1 Special School Board Meeting and Public Budget Hearing
The School Board of Alachua County will hold a Special Meeting and Public Budget Hearing at 5:30 on August 1 The post August 1 Special School Board Meeting and Public Budget Hearing appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
UF Health research shows perceived discord in health recommendations saps public confidence
A new study, published today in the journal Frontiers in Medicine, shows that Americans do not trust scientists and health agencies as much as their physicians. The post UF Health research shows perceived discord in health recommendations saps public confidence appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Affordable housing complex proposed along Southeast Hawthorne Road. Here's what we know.
A new affordable housing complex is being considered for east Gainesville along Southeast Hawthorne Road. Here's what we know: Where is the project located? 2412 SE Hawthorne Road, a wooded area...
Gainesville man arrested on warrant for drug trafficking, charged with six new felonies and three misdemeanors
Isaih Malik Cox, 26, was arrested yesterday on a warrant for drug trafficking and was charged with six more felonies and three more misdemeanors for drug and firearm possession. The post Gainesville man arrested on warrant for drug trafficking, charged with six new felonies and three misdemeanors appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
CPPI announces retirement of Chairman Breck A. Weingart after 42 years of distinguished service, leadership transition to Brian K. Leslie
CPPI announces the retirement of Chairman and Principal Breck Weingart, following an impressive 42-year tenure with the family-run construction company. Weingart will be succeeded in leadership by Brian Leslie. The post CPPI announces retirement of Chairman Breck A. Weingart after 42 years of distinguished service, leadership transition to Brian K. Leslie appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Florida DL commit ‘solid’ with Gators despite outside recruiting pressure
Lee County (Leesburg, Georgia) defensive lineman Jeramiah McCloud has been locked in with the Florida Gators since verbally committing to the program in May, but that hasn’t stopped other Power Four programs from pushing for a flip. According to Swamp247, McCloud has heard from LSU, Georgia, Auburn, USC, and Florida State since committing to Florida. Visits to FSU and UGA could come around his trip to Gainesville this weekend. “I’m still committed, but I’m still getting recruited. My recruitment is still open, but I am solid with my decision. I am hearing from a few schools, but feel solid with it. My...
New leadership team at learning center in Gainesville aims to close achievement gap
A new leadership team will be at the helm of the Gainesville Empowerment Zone’s Family Learning Center as it enters its second year of its efforts to close the achievement gap between Black and white students in Alachua County. The center is located at 1250 NE 18th Ave. on the northwest part of the Metcalfe Elementary School campus. The Alachua County School Board in February 2022 approved a lease to GNV4ALL for three years after former Superintendent...
Telemundo Gainesville is now available on-air and on cable
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - One of the fastest-growing television networks in the country is on the air in Gainesville, Florida, and is newly available on Cox cable. The WCJB team is proud to bring Telemundo to North Central Florida. Telemundo is a Spanish-language national network, and its prime-time programming often...
Gainesville commission moves forward on affordable housing, road redesign plans
Gainesville commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to move forward on a plan that puts $8.7 million over 10 years into buying property for affordable housing throughout the city. Where is the money coming from? The money for the affordable housing purchasing program comes from a half-cent infrastructure surtax called Streets, Stations & Strong Foundations. The...
LA-based chicken concept opens in Butler Town Center; new bagel shop eyes location near UF
Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken held its grand opening Friday in the former BurgerFi location in the Butler Town Center. The restaurant chain, whose investors include Canadian rapper and singer Drake, actor Samuel L. Jackson and Boston Red Sox owner Tom Werner, among many others, offers a simple menu that includes tenders and...
Grill in the Ville cookout visitors list for the Florida Gators
The Florida Gators will host their annual Grill in the Ville cookout event on Saturday as it’s the last big recruiting event of the summer. Billy Napier and his staff have hosted a lot of big-name prospects on campus this summer and on Saturday they will have a more relaxed event with several of those prospects.
Florida swimming and diving represented by 14 Gators at Paris Olympics
A total of 14 Gators swimmers and divers will represent the University of Florida at the Paris Olympics this summer. Current Florida swimmers competing at the 2024 games are Julie Brousseau, Josh Liendo, Jonny Marshall, Nicole Maier, Aleksas Savickas, Emma Weyant and Luke Whitlock. Former Gators that will be competing are Amro Al-Wir, Maha Amer, Caeleb Dressel, Bobby Finke, Alberto Mestre, Alfonso Mestre and Kieran Smith. In addition, Florida head coach Anthony Nesty will serve as the U.S. men’s swimming head coach while assistant coach Whitney Hite joins Nesty on staff as an assistant/personal coach for USA Swimming. Three former Gator swimmers are...
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