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Woman dead after overnight crash on Newberry Road
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A woman from Newberry is dead after she got out of her car in the middle of Newberry Road. She was hit by cars at the intersection with Southwest 155th Terrace near Jonesville right after 10 p.m., Florida Highway Patrol troopers said. FHP Lieutenant Patrick Riordan...
Levy County man to be inducted into Florida 4-H Hall of Fame
GAINESVILLE, FL (352today.com) – Many individuals dedicate their lives to their communities, prioritizing giving back. Albert Fuller is one such person. During his 38-year career with UF/IFAS Extension, Fuller is said to have made a significant impact through the development of innovative programs and the promotion of leadership among youth.
Meet the School Board of Alachua County District 4 candidate: A Q&A with Lew Welge
Lew Welge is a candidate for Alachua County School Board District 4 and will face incumbent Leanetta McNealy in the Aug. 20 primary election. Q: What, in your opinion, is (are) the most prominent challenge(s) facing Alachua County schools? How do you think you can help change this?. A: Your...
Mentoring program celebrates 13th year of existence in Alachua County
Young men involved with the 13th edition of the Manhood Youth Development Program were honored and received words of wisdom during a ceremony on Sunday. Held at Santa Fe College’s Blount Center in downtown Gainseville, the theme was "Past, Present and Future: From Boys to Men." "We needed to reach back to help these...
Houses of worship can apply for FEMA disaster assistance until Saturday
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has released new information on how local faith-based organizations and houses of worship can seek assistance as they too recover from the May 10 tornado outbreak. According to FEMA, houses of worship that provide essential social services may submit a FEMA "Request for Public Assistance"...
Miami man arrested in ‘grandparent scam' also linked to multiple fraud incidents: Police
A Miami man has been arrested in a "grandparents scam" that conned an elderly couple out of thousands of dollars, and police say he's linked to multiple fraud incidents in Florida and elsewhere. Agustin Garcia-Marsan, 38, was arrested Monday on charges including organized scheme to defraud, theft from elderly, fraudulent...
Littlewood Elementary School is undergoing renovations
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -Students at Little Wood Elementary School will be taking classes on a temporary site this school year. The current campus is undergoing renovations. All students and staff will be relocated to modular (portable) classrooms at the Westwood Middle School campus for this upcoming school year. ACPS spokesperson...
Man draws gun during road rage incident in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies arrest a man after he threatened two people with a gun during a road rage incident on Monday. He then shouted a racial slur at them. Clayton Green, 41, was charged with aggravated assault with a weapon, improper use of a...
A pair of Florida Gators have made position changes for 2024
Two players for the Florida Gators football team have made position changes ahead of fall camp and the 2024 season. The post A pair of Florida Gators have made position changes for 2024 appeared first on On3.
Santa Fe College Expands EMT Program to Bradford County Amid National EMS Shortage
July 23, 2024 – In response to shortages of EMTs in the region, Santa Fe College has expanded its Emergency Medical Technical certificate program to Bradford County. The 16-week industry certification course prepares students for a career caring for the sick or injured in emergency medical situations. EMTs provide on-scene life support, working with paramedics, firefighters and law enforcement officers, to stabilize and transport patients to hospitals.
Florida Gators lead nation in number of NIL deals brokered
NIL has been an interesting point of discussion with the Florida Gators since it became the way of the land in 2021. The public perception is that Florida is lagging behind other institutions and has been at a competitive disadvantage these past couple of seasons. A new report indicates that...
Power through July, aka National Blueberry Month, with super fruit
As we celebrate National Blueberry Month in July, a University of Florida dietitian says the fruit could be called “power berries.”. “Blueberries have fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese and potassium, and they have some of the highest antioxidant levels of all the common fruits and vegetables,” said Andrea Nikolai, the family and consumer sciences agent for UF/IFAS Extension Polk County. “Consuming blueberries has also been linked to improved memory and slower rates of cognitive decline.”
Can Florida football defensive line generate more heat on the QB in 2024?
The SEC is a line of scrimmage league, and Florida football needs to show improvement up front to contend with the top teams in the conference. The Florida Gators lost top pass rusher Princely Umanmielen (7 sacks, 11.5 tackles for loss in 2023) to Ole Miss last season, but added new defensive line coach Gerald Chatman, who brings a no-nonsense approach in leading the position group. Chatman was hired from Tulane after Florida jettisoned former defensive line coach Sean Spencer, who landed at Texas A&M.
City of Alachua moves forward with 200-acre development
The Alachua City Commission approved the preliminary plat of a 198-acre development called Tara Forest West in northwest Alachua at a regular meeting on Monday. The commission also approved a proposed millage rate 7.9% higher than the rollback rate. Multiple citizens attended the meeting to ask the commission to vote...
“I love it when we’re a test case”: Gainesville City Commission passes Inclusionary Zoning ordinance on first reading
Late in the evening of their July 18 meeting, the Gainesville City Commission passed an Inclusionary Ordinance on first reading, reducing the minimum threshold for mandatory affordable housing units from 50 to 10 units in the project. The post “I love it when we’re a test case”: Gainesville City Commission passes Inclusionary Zoning ordinance on first reading appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Florida made a huge jump in the recruiting rankings after Vernell Brown III committed
With the weekend commitment of Verbell Brown III, Florida made a pretty seismic jump in the recruiting rankings. The jump in the On3 Industry Rankings underscores how big of a get Brown is for Florida, but also how underwhelming the Gators have recruited so far this year. Brown is a...
Lake City man sentenced to 50 years in prison for Gainesville home invasion robbery that left victim paralyzed
Kob'ie Trevellus Jaman Archer, 23, of Lake City, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after entering an open plea to armed home invasion robbery and attempted felony murder. The post Lake City man sentenced to 50 years in prison for Gainesville home invasion robbery that left victim paralyzed appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
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