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Hurricane Milton: Track, landfall timingFOX 4 Dallas | Fort Worth20 hours ago
Hurricane Milton is now a Category 5 headed for Florida. Here’s what NC can expectThe News Observer3 hours ago
Morning weather update for Monday, Oct. 7 at 5 a.mFox 87 hours ago
EVACUATION ZONES: Find yours ahead of impacts from Hurricane Milton10 Tampa Bay1 day ago
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City of Gainesville storm update #1 – Hurricane Milton
Today is the day to prepare for Hurricane Milton. Click through (no paywall) for information on sandbags and links where updates will be posted. The post City of Gainesville storm update #1 – Hurricane Milton appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
25 ejected from UF football game against UCF; 4 sworn complaints filed
25 people were ejected from the UF-UCF game, and four sworn complaints were filed against individuals attending the game The post 25 ejected from UF football game against UCF; 4 sworn complaints filed appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Florida Wendy’s Closed After Failing State Inspection
Fast food fans in Gainesville were in for a surprise when a local Wendy's, located at 6700 Newberry Road, was temporarily shut down following a state inspection. While Florida offers no shortage of fast food options—from Burger King to Taco Bell—this Wendy’s location faced significant issues that led to its closure after a visit from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
Lawsuit against Sheriff Billy Woods and jail personnel concerning inmate's death settled
A lawsuit filed against Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods and jail officials regarding an inmate's death in 2022 has been settled for $150,000, according to the sheriff's office. The family of Scott "Scotty" Leslie Whitley III filed the suit against the sheriff and jail personnel last year. According to the suit, Whitley's parents said they endured "loss of companionship, instruction, and guidance; and mental pain and suffering from the date of injury and continuing for the remainder...
Alachua man arrested for causing rollover crash while impaired
Ashton Leron Lee, 32, of Alachua, was arrested late Friday night and charged with DUI with damage to property and resisting an officer without violence after allegedly slamming into another vehicle from the rear while speeding, causing the other vehicle to roll over. The post Alachua man arrested for causing rollover crash while impaired appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Alachua County: Sign up for text message updates, crucial information on Hurricane Milton
As Florida braces for Hurricane Milton a week after Hurricane Helene devastated many across the Southeast, all of us at the USA TODAY Network are dedicated to doing everything we can to keep you informed. As a resource, we are manning a text message service to bring you the latest updates on Hurricane Helene, connect you with resources and answer questions. To sign up, submit your number below or text 'Hello' to (239) 241-6343. ...
Woman arrested for throwing frying pan at man’s head
Destiny Imani Mayes, 23, was arrested yesterday and charged with battery, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly throwing a glass bottle at her boyfriend, missing him but breaking a window, and then throwing a frying pan that hit him in the head. The post Woman arrested for throwing frying pan at man’s head appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Marion County should prepare for flash flooding
Forecasters warn that North Central Florida, including Marion County, should prepare for flash flooding from Hurricane Milton. Water as high as one foot can cause significant damage to buildings and contaminate water supplies. Even though Marion County is safe from coastal storm surges, flash floods can still occur during major...
Gators leap in ESPN's SP+ rankings top 25 after beating UCF
Florida football prevailed over the UCF Knights Saturday night in the Swamp, 24-13, to move over the .500 mark for the first time this fall. It also gave the Gator Nation a glimpse of how well this team can play when hitting on all cylinders. While it was an important...
Homeless woman arrested on warrants, charged with breaking into car in neighborhood near NW Walmart
Sandra Alice Norman, 52, was arrested earlier this week on warrants for theft and battery; she was charged with trespassing and possession of drug paraphernalia at the time of her arrest, and now she has been charged with stealing credit cards from a car and using them to buy cigarettes. The post Homeless woman arrested on warrants, charged with breaking into car in neighborhood near NW Walmart appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
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