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4 teenagers die in high-speed chase after trooper uses PIT maneuver
NEWBERRY, Fla. (WCJB/Gray News) - Grief counselors were at Newberry High School in Florida all week after several teenagers were killed in a crash during a chase involving state troopers in Bradford County. Newberry city officials said all four of the teenagers, who were between the ages of 14 and...
Weather forecast – April 29, 2024
After a low of 58 degrees, temperatures will climb to 85 degrees on Monday and will warm into the high 80s for the rest of the week. There is no rain in the forecast for Monday. The post Weather forecast – April 29, 2024 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Dolphin in Florida found with deadly bird flu, researchers say
DIXIE COUNTY, Fla. - A dolphin that died after it was found in distress and stranded in Florida's Big Bend region was infected with highly pathogenic bird flu, according to a recently published report from researchers with the University of Florida Marine Animal Rescue Program. This discovery marks the first known detection of the Influenza A virus, a pathogen that causes bird flu, in a common bottlenose dolphin.
Just Between Friends Community Sale open in Alachua, offers resource for families on a budget
The Just Between Friends pop-up consignment sale will be at Legacy Park Multipurpose Center in Alachua, today through Sunday The post Just Between Friends Community Sale open in Alachua, offers resource for families on a budget appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Buchholz Mock Trial team wins team and individual awards at state competition
The Buchholz Mock Trial team won team and individual awards at this year's state competition The post Buchholz Mock Trial team wins team and individual awards at state competition appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
New High Springs City Manager terminates Public Works Director, Commission will allow camping on City property for BMX event
At the April 25 High Springs City Commission meeting, citizens brought up concerns with the firing of a long-time City employee by the new City Manager The post New High Springs City Manager terminates Public Works Director, Commission will allow camping on City property for BMX event appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
City of Williston celebrates Williston High’s boys basketball team
WILLISTON, Fla. (WCJB) -The Williston High Boys Basketball team won their second consecutive state title this year and the community hosted a celebration at Heritage Park to congratulate the team and their coaches on the big win. “The reason I came over here was because they have really good training...
Politicians gather in High Springs for the Lincoln Day Dinner
HIGH SPRINGS, Fla. (WCJB) - Politicians are gathering for dinner in High Springs on April. 26.. Congresswoman Kat Cammack of North Central Florida along with Senator Rick Scott are among the politicians going to the Lincoln Day Dinner. Leaders of the Dixie County Republican Party are hosting the dinner where...
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