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May 6 Alachua County Commission and Children’s Trust of Alachua County Joint Meeting
The Alachua County Commission and the Children’s Trust of Alachua County will conduct a joint meeting on Monday, May 6, at 4 p.m. The post May 6 Alachua County Commission and Children’s Trust of Alachua County Joint Meeting appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
City of Alachua announces lowest electric rates in the state
The Florida Municipal Electric Association confirmed that the City of Alachua provides the lowest-cost power across Florida. The post City of Alachua announces lowest electric rates in the state appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
P.K. Yonge receives national recognition for Project Lead The Way for commitment to empowering students
P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School announced that it has been recognized as a 2023-24 Project Lead The Way Distinguished School for the second year. The post P.K. Yonge receives national recognition for Project Lead The Way for commitment to empowering students appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Chuck Clemons retiring; Santa Fe College opens search for VP for Advancement
Due to the retirement of current VP Chuck Clemons, Santa Fe College has launched a nationwide search for its next fundraising leader. The post Chuck Clemons retiring; Santa Fe College opens search for VP for Advancement appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Micanopy man sentenced to 6 months in jail, 5 years of probation for hitting pedestrians while driving under the influence of alcohol
Steven Arthur Collins, 72, has been sentenced to 180 days in jail, followed by five years of probation, after pleading nolo contendere to driving under the influence with serious bodily injury and leaving the scene of an accident involving serious bodily injury. The post Micanopy man sentenced to 6 months in jail, 5 years of probation for hitting pedestrians while driving under the influence of alcohol appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
IMPACT GNV: City of Gainesville’s new engagement strategy to reduce gun violence
The City of Gainesville is launching a community-based engagement strategy called IMPACT GNV as the next step in city-wide efforts to prevent gun violence. The post IMPACT GNV: City of Gainesville’s new engagement strategy to reduce gun violence appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Alachua County introduces new ambulance to enhance EMS services
Starting on May 8, 2024, a new ambulance called ACT1 (Alachua County Transport) will be added to Alachua County Fire Rescue’s fleet. The post Alachua County introduces new ambulance to enhance EMS services appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Norton Elementary teacher charged with aggravated child abuse for allegedly ripping off adopted daughter’s fake fingernails
Johanna Lynn Sedgley, 66, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with aggravated child abuse after allegedly ripping off her adopted daughter's fake fingernails, resulting in one fingernail being completely ripped out of the nail bed. Sedgley is a second-grade teacher at Norton Elementary School. The post Norton Elementary teacher charged with aggravated child abuse for allegedly ripping off adopted daughter’s fake fingernails appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Weather forecast – May 2, 2024
Temperatures will be in the high 80s for the rest of the week. There is a chance of rain in parts of the county on both Wednesday and Thursday evenings. The post Weather forecast – May 2, 2024 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
May specials for Flying Biscuit Cafe: Chilaquiles and Churro French Toast
Starting on Wednesday, May 1st, The Flying Biscuit is serving delicious Chilaquiles and Churro French Toast. The post May specials for Flying Biscuit Cafe: Chilaquiles and Churro French Toast appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Top Air Force JROTC Cadet honored by Sons of the American Revolution
The Gainesville chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution presented an award to Buchholz AFJROTC Cadet Kenneth Patino The post Top Air Force JROTC Cadet honored by Sons of the American Revolution appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Woman charged with leaving five-year-old twins alone to go to a party
Shanderia Lakea Colvin, 25, was arrested early this morning and charged with child neglect after her five-year-old son reportedly called 911 to report that he and his brother had been left alone while Colvin "went to get liquor and go to a party." The post Woman charged with leaving five-year-old twins alone to go to a party appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Community Hospice & Palliative Care celebrates National Nurses Month
It’s National Nurses Month, a time to shine a spotlight on the remarkable dedication and unwavering compassion exhibited by the nurses of Community Hospice & Palliative Care. The post Community Hospice & Palliative Care celebrates National Nurses Month appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Judge sides with GPD Officer against City, orders GPD to hold Compliance Review Hearing
Judge Donna Keim has ruled in favor of Sergeant Aaron Wagle, who filed a lawsuit in February against former GPD Chief Lonnie Scott, alleging violations of the Officers' Bill of Rights. The post Judge sides with GPD Officer against City, orders GPD to hold Compliance Review Hearing appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Governor DeSantis signs legislation to keep lab-grown meat out of Florida
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 1084 to prohibit the sale of lab-grown meat in the state of Florida. The post Governor DeSantis signs legislation to keep lab-grown meat out of Florida appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
City of Gainesville restores single-sex bathrooms at City Hall after challenge from Rep. Clemons
In response to a question from Rep. Chuck Clemons about whether the City of Gainesville's gender-neutral restrooms violated building codes, the City has removed the exterior door locks on two City Hall bathrooms and changed the signs to designate one bathroom for men and one for women. The post City of Gainesville restores single-sex bathrooms at City Hall after challenge from Rep. Clemons appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
City of Gainesville and UF extend RTS service agreement through end of 2024
The City and the university agreed that RTS will continue to provide its current level of service until Jan. 1, 2025, extending existing bus routes and schedules in anticipation of a newly negotiated agreement. The post City of Gainesville and UF extend RTS service agreement through end of 2024 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
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