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Tropical Storm Helene expected to become hurricaneFOX 35 Orlando2 days ago
Putnam County Jail director resigned in August amid 'toxic culture of distrust,' sheriff saysFirst Coast News7 hours ago
Hurricane Helene gaining strength as it moves toward FloridaFOX 13 Tampa Bay1 day ago
Gainesville woman arrested for attacking daughter’s boyfriend with macheteAlachua Chronicle1 day ago
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Putnam County Jail director resigned in August amid 'toxic culture of distrust,' sheriff says
PALATKA, Fla. — A former jail director in Putnam County placed on administrative leave in April resigned last month after an investigation into practices at the facility that resulted in an additional four firings and one termination, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday. In a scathing press release,...
Gainesville woman arrested for attacking daughter’s boyfriend with machete
Yolonda Rontres Robinson, 50, was arrested last night and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly attacking her daughter's boyfriend with a machete. The post Gainesville woman arrested for attacking daughter’s boyfriend with machete appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
City of Gainesville Storm Update #6 – Please stay off the roads, keep your phone on
Hurricane Helene is now a Cat 3 storm, and tropical storm-force winds are expected in our area this evening. The post City of Gainesville Storm Update #6 – Please stay off the roads, keep your phone on appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gainesville man arrested for shooting through the floor of his apartment, endangering girlfriend and child
Gregory Tyrone Hill, Jr., 34, was arrested late last night and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and child abuse without great bodily harm after allegedly shooting through the floor of an upstairs bedroom of his apartment while other people were in the apartment. The post Gainesville man arrested for shooting through the floor of his apartment, endangering girlfriend and child appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Local agencies weigh in on storm response
The National Weather Service continued multiple severe weather warnings for Marion County on Thursday afternoon as first responders stood ready for storm effects. The NWS alerts for the Marion County area Thursday afternoon included a countywide tornado watch until 8 p.m.; hurricane warning for western Marion County; flood watch through Friday morning for central and western Marion; and a tropical storm warning for central and eastern Marion County including Anthony, Burbank, Ocala and Weirsdale, according to the NWS website.
Man arrested for armed robbery, aggravated battery, and false imprisonment
Tarus Woodall, 49, was arrested yesterday morning and charged with armed robbery, aggravated battery, and false imprisonment after allegedly hitting his girlfriend with a pistol, taking cash from her, and preventing her from leaving the house after law enforcement arrived. The post Man arrested for armed robbery, aggravated battery, and false imprisonment appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Jail ‘refused’ battery suspect with dozens of priors until his latest facial injury was treated
BELLEVIEW, Fla. (CohenConnect) – This unusual case ended with both the victim and suspect battered, and the suspect’s booking photo – showing a “laceration to his forehead” – was the latest of dozens taken by four law enforcement agencies over the decades.
Hurricane Helene Update #9 – Waste collection and County closings
Residential waste collection services including garbage, recycling, yard waste, and bulky items will not be conducted on Thursday, with all collections being delayed by one day through the rest of the week. The post Hurricane Helene Update #9 – Waste collection and County closings appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Hurricane Helene Update #14 – County launches ride-share program with Uber to/from storm shelters
Hurricane Helene is now a Category 4 storm. Alachua County is aware of the issues regarding the state’s promotion for free voucher Uber rides to shelters. To ensure residents can safely get to and from shelters as Hurricane Helene approaches, the County has taken action and launched its own ride-share program in partnership with Uber. The post Hurricane Helene Update #14 – County launches ride-share program with Uber to/from storm shelters appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Jail footage shows inmate complied with orders before fatal use of force
Footage obtained through the “Ocala Gazette’s” lawsuit against the Marion County Sheriff’s Office showed that inmate Scott Whitley exhibited no physical violence toward Marion County Jail detention deputies before he was rushed to the floor, restrained and hit with a Taser 27 times over 12 minutes.
Florida Getting New Protype Store Of Chicken Chain With The "Best Fried Chicken Sandwich"
Floridians who love chicken have all sorts of choices. From chains like Chick-fil-A to grocery stores like Publix. But neither of those options was said to have the "best" fried chicken sandwich. Florida is getting a new location of the restaurant that took the honor - a Zaxby's in Starke - and the store is a bit unique in both Florida and the United States.
One-time Florida Football commit announces he is sitting out the rest of 2024
When Florida Football took on Mississippi State this past Saturday, there was a familiar last name for Gator fans who popped up on the Bulldog roster. Keen fans probably even recognized the player himself and his direct connection with Florida. Well, that same player was among a string of players...
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