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Charlie Ward to develop athletic complex in Tallahassee off Capital Circle Southeast
Celebrated Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward this week got a preliminary greenlight on his latest venture in the capital: An athletic arena to develop future generations of champions. Now it's up to the Tallahassee City Commission to make Ward's dream a reality. ...
Take a look: The Monroe, anchor restaurant at SoMo Walls, has soft opening
Glasses clinked and camera shutters snapped Tuesday, as the first wave of patrons filled the luxurious dining room at SoMo Walls' anchor tenant, The Monroe, an upscale eatery that has launched its month-long soft opening. Developer Bugra Demirel described Tuesday night as "an emotional moment," especially for those who have worked day and night to make it happen. SoMo Walls is on South Monroe Street between Oakland Avenue and Harrison Street, not too far south of...
Alachua-based biotech company invests millions in genetic blindness disease research
Beacon Therapeutics has headquarters located near US Highway 441 in Alachua. The company is investing $120 million in research to develop new gene therapies for a rare genetic disease that causes blindness.
Cedar Key Commissioners deciding what to do with old City Hall
CEDAR KEY, Fla. (WCJB) - Cedar Key’s old city hall building is vacant and commissioners are trying to decide what to do with it. They are also preparing for what appears to be an active hurricane season. The old city hall building was damaged when Hurricane Idalia hit in...
How special playing cards help solve cold case murders
(NewsNation) — In 2007, a special deck of cards being used by prison inmates helped solve a murder case that had gone cold. Now, corrections facilities around the country are adopting the program. In prison on cocaine charges, Derek Hamilton was playing cards in Lake City, Florida, when he...
FAMU law and nursing programs threatened with closure for poor student performance
Fewer than half of Florida A&M University College of Law students passed the Florida Bar exam on the first attempt last year, prompting a Florida State University System governor to warn he is prepared to eliminate that program if the numbers do not improve. The approved goal for the FAMU...
FDLE agents, sheriff’s deputies raid attorney’s office in Alachua
Numerous law enforcement officers descended on a law office in the city of Alachua on Wednesday afternoon. Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents and Alachua County Sheriff’s Office deputies blocked off Boukari Law with crime scene tape.
Swampy Jack’s Wongo Adventure Park awarded Travellers Choice Award by Tripadvisor
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – Panama City Beach’s own Swampy Jack’s Wongo Adventure Park has been recognized for the second year in a row by Tripadvisor. According to a news release, Swampy Jack’s was awarded the Travellers Choice Award. This award is Tripadvisor’s way of shining light on businesses that consistently earn great reviews, […]
Santa Rosa OKs two residential projects in June for 580+ more homes
Santa Rosa County approved two residential development projects during June, which will add nearly 600 more homes to the county in the near future. The projects were both approved on June 24 and planned for east Milton and Wallace respectively, which is shown in their site plans filed with Santa Rosa County. ...
Pair arrested for stealing nearly $1,000 in merchandise from clothing stores
Tavares Dequan Holmes, 29, of Gainesville, and Tiara Cherrelle Richardson, 36, of Ocala, were arrested yesterday and charged with petit theft, grand theft, and resisting an officer without violence after allegedly stealing nearly $1,000 in merchandise from two stores and running from an officer. The post Pair arrested for stealing nearly $1,000 in merchandise from clothing stores appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
‘Honoring Our Heroes Career Fair’ in Santa Rosa County helps veterans find jobs
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — CareerSource ESCAROSA and Santa Rosa Economic Development teamed up for the Honoring Our Heroes Career Fair. Officials say the event, aimed to recognize all military, veterans, and spouses looking for employment is important given the rates of unemployment for veterans. Recorded in 2023, 2.8% of Florida’s veterans were unemployed. […]
Mysterious Ghost Ship Washes Ashore in Florida Amid Hurricane Season
A ghost ship that washed up on Florida's Panhandle beach has been traced back to Texas man Michael Barlow. The vessel, The Lady Catherine III, was abandoned after Barlow and his companion were rescued by the Coast Guard during Hurricane Alberto. Despite the setback and high repair costs, Barlow remains...
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