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One Person Dead and Another in Custody Following Domestic Violence and House Fire
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The number of evictions in Gainesville has increased
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Gainesville man arrested on warrant for drug trafficking, charged with six new felonies and three misdemeanors
Isaih Malik Cox, 26, was arrested yesterday on a warrant for drug trafficking and was charged with six more felonies and three more misdemeanors for drug and firearm possession. The post Gainesville man arrested on warrant for drug trafficking, charged with six new felonies and three misdemeanors appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Alachua County seeks community input for future park at West End
The community engagement event will be held on Aug. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Office auditorium (22712 W. Newberry Road, in Newberry) The post Alachua County seeks community input for future park at West End appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Patrol Car Involved in Multi-Vehicle Accident
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - An Alachua County Sheriff’s Office patrol car was one of three vehicles that collided Thursday night near Santa Fe College. The wreck blocked traffic on northwest 83rd Street near 39th Avenue. State troopers say one person was taken to the hospital.
Alachua County Pets: John Deere, Shyla, Zo
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Let’s take a look at some adorable adoptable animals from Alachua County looking for their new loving homes. Zo is a five-year-old boy and yes his ears are totally real. He might look tough but it’s all ‘bark’ and he loves to snuggle.
Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center Receives New Audio Experience
Just west of Gainesville, FL is the Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center. Hosting a nearly 40,000 square feet indoor arena, five separate barns with stalls, warm-up rings and more, some of the Southeastern United States’ highest-rated horse shows occur at the Equestrian Center featuring top-ranked riders and trainers.
Florida DL commit ‘solid’ with Gators despite outside recruiting pressure
Lee County (Leesburg, Georgia) defensive lineman Jeramiah McCloud has been locked in with the Florida Gators since verbally committing to the program in May, but that hasn’t stopped other Power Four programs from pushing for a flip. According to Swamp247, McCloud has heard from LSU, Georgia, Auburn, USC, and Florida State since committing to Florida. Visits to FSU and UGA could come around his trip to Gainesville this weekend. “I’m still committed, but I’m still getting recruited. My recruitment is still open, but I am solid with my decision. I am hearing from a few schools, but feel solid with it. My...
CPPI announces retirement of Chairman Breck A. Weingart after 42 years of distinguished service, leadership transition to Brian K. Leslie
CPPI announces the retirement of Chairman and Principal Breck Weingart, following an impressive 42-year tenure with the family-run construction company. Weingart will be succeeded in leadership by Brian Leslie. The post CPPI announces retirement of Chairman Breck A. Weingart after 42 years of distinguished service, leadership transition to Brian K. Leslie appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Affordable housing complex proposed along Southeast Hawthorne Road. Here's what we know.
A new affordable housing complex is being considered for east Gainesville along Southeast Hawthorne Road. Here's what we know: Where is the project located? 2412 SE Hawthorne Road, a wooded area...
Florida Gators Set to Compete in 2024 ESPN Events Invitational
The Florida Gators men’s basketball team will showcase their talents in the 2024 ESPN Events Invitational at Disney’s Wide World of Sports in Kissimmee, as announced by ESPN on Thursday. This event will feature the Gators alongside Minnesota, Wake Forest, and Wichita State, with games scheduled for November 28th and 29th, culminating in championship and consolation matchups.
New leadership team at learning center in Gainesville aims to close achievement gap
A new leadership team will be at the helm of the Gainesville Empowerment Zone’s Family Learning Center as it enters its second year of its efforts to close the achievement gap between Black and white students in Alachua County. The center is located at 1250 NE 18th Ave. on the northwest part of the Metcalfe Elementary School campus. The Alachua County School Board in February 2022 approved a lease to GNV4ALL for three years after former Superintendent...
Gainesville commission moves forward on affordable housing, road redesign plans
Gainesville commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to move forward on a plan that puts $8.7 million over 10 years into buying property for affordable housing throughout the city. Where is the money coming from? The money for the affordable housing purchasing program comes from a half-cent infrastructure surtax called Streets, Stations & Strong Foundations. The...
Grill in the Ville cookout visitors list for the Florida Gators
The Florida Gators will host their annual Grill in the Ville cookout event on Saturday as it’s the last big recruiting event of the summer. Billy Napier and his staff have hosted a lot of big-name prospects on campus this summer and on Saturday they will have a more relaxed event with several of those prospects.
Florida football gets On3 RPM prediction for blue-chip legacy CB
Billy Napier and Co. are on the verge of another coup in the 2025 recruiting cycle. The Florida Gators earned a recruiting prediction machine pick from On3’s Keith Niehbur for legacy four-star cornerback Ben Hanks Jr. — son of Ben Hanks Sr. who played linebacker for the Orange and Blue back in the 1990s under Steve Spurrier — out of Miami (Fla.) Booker T. Washington. The pick is based on several factors with a medium confidence level from Niehbur. “I’m looking for the culture, the environment, the coaching staff, just a place I can call home. I’m looking at the development part of...
Florida swimming and diving represented by 14 Gators at Paris Olympics
A total of 14 Gators swimmers and divers will represent the University of Florida at the Paris Olympics this summer. Current Florida swimmers competing at the 2024 games are Julie Brousseau, Josh Liendo, Jonny Marshall, Nicole Maier, Aleksas Savickas, Emma Weyant and Luke Whitlock. Former Gators that will be competing are Amro Al-Wir, Maha Amer, Caeleb Dressel, Bobby Finke, Alberto Mestre, Alfonso Mestre and Kieran Smith. In addition, Florida head coach Anthony Nesty will serve as the U.S. men’s swimming head coach while assistant coach Whitney Hite joins Nesty on staff as an assistant/personal coach for USA Swimming. Three former Gator swimmers are...
Trio of Gators men's golfers named Cobalt Golf All-American Scholars
The Golf Coaches Association of America announced on Thursday its Cobalt Golf All-American Scholars for the 2023-2024 school year. For the second consecutive season, Florida’s men’s golf team had three golfers named to the team — this time it is Parker Bell, Matthew Kress and Tyler Wilkes who earned the honor.
LA-based chicken concept opens in Butler Town Center; new bagel shop eyes location near UF
Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken held its grand opening Friday in the former BurgerFi location in the Butler Town Center. The restaurant chain, whose investors include Canadian rapper and singer Drake, actor Samuel L. Jackson and Boston Red Sox owner Tom Werner, among many others, offers a simple menu that includes tenders and...
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