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Gainesville Man ARRESTED After Alleged Threats With AK-STYLE RIFLE Following Domestic Dispute
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – After allegedly threatening to shoot family members and neighbors with an AK-style rifle after a domestic dispute, Jareezz Jermois Lee Rivers, 24, was arrested yesterday and charged with domestic battery by strangulation, aggravated battery on a pregnant female, aggravated assault, and child abuse without great bodily harm. As a result of the incident, Rivers was charged with all of these offenses.
Two arrested and four guns seized after shots fired near SW 34th Street and Hull Road
Kendrick Latrell Casmere, 20, and Triavez Jhakir Isaiah Hankerson, 20, were arrested late last night on various gun charges during an investigation of shots fired on campus, near the intersection of Hull Road and SW 34th Street. The post Two arrested and four guns seized after shots fired near SW 34th Street and Hull Road appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Video shows Florida officer saving kitten from highway
A kitten lying in the middle of a highway was rescued by a Florida police officer last week. Body camera video shows the officer walking toward the kitten while cars continue to drive past the ball of fur just feet away. The Alachua Police Department on its Facebook page said...
18-year-old dead after single-vehicle crash in Union County
LAKE BUTLER, Fla. (WCJB) - An 18-year-old is dead following a crash in Union County at around 3 a.m. this morning. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the 18-year-old was traveling east on West State Road 238 when he drove off the roadway and collided with a tree. The vehicle...
Deputies investigating 2 separate shootings inside Ginnie Springs over Memorial Day weekend
HIGH SPRINGS, Fla. – The Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office announced it is investigating two separate shootings that happened inside Ginnie Springs over Memorial Day weekend. According to deputies, the first shooting happened Friday overnight, and the second shooting happened Saturday overnight. On Sunday, deputies said they were investigating...
Weather forecast – May 28, 2024
Tuesday's high will again be in the low 90s, with rain possible overnight and more likely in the early morning. Additional periods of rain are possible throughout the day, with more accumulation in the southern part of the county. The post Weather forecast – May 28, 2024 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Plane makes emergency landing near Newberry
A small airplane with three people in it made a successful emergency landing Monday morning at Oak Tree Landing Airport. The airport, which is northwest of Newberry and southwest of High Springs on the Alachua/Gilchrist County line, is unmanned but has a paved airstrip. The High Springs Fire Department (HSFD)...
Emergency rally in downtown Gainesville shuts off parts of Main Street
Over 100 people gathered for an emergency rally in downtown Gainesville following the bombing of Rafah by Israel Sunday night, shutting off parts of Main Street leading to Depot Park. The Gainesville Police Department barricaded parts of the road to accommodate the protest, which is required by state law to...
Macclenny man seriously injured in motorcycle crash south of Waldo
A 49-year-old Macclenny man was seriously injured Saturday night when his motorcycle hit an SUV on U.S. Hwy 301, south of Waldo. The post Macclenny man seriously injured in motorcycle crash south of Waldo appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Homeless woman charged with taking 96 hotdogs and 46 other food items from convenience store, along with breaking into a house and stealing items
Kathryn Marie Gill, 39, was arrested yesterday and charged with a residential burglary, along with two incidents in which she allegedly stole 96 hot dogs, 46 other food items, and a drink from a convenience store. The post Homeless woman charged with taking 96 hotdogs and 46 other food items from convenience store, along with breaking into a house and stealing items appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Graduates celebrated at SE Gainesville church
Graduates were given gifts for their achievements and words of encouragement to help them prepare for the journey ahead. The eight high school and two college graduates were celebrated at Springhill Baptist Church on Sunday. The high school graduates were Kai Davis, Chaniya Jones, both of Eastside High School; Alvon...
New officers were sworn into The Gainesville Police Department
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The Gainesville Police Department will have some new faces on their patrol. Mayor Harvey Ward was in attendance this morning to watch the newest batch of officers getting sworn into the gainesville police department. Once the swearing-in ceremony was over, they received their badges and shared...
Methodist pastor in Gainesville to use doctorate degree to help others
The Rev. Dr. Mary Mitchell celebrated earning her Doctor of Ministry degree from Emory Candler School of Theology with family and friends on Saturday. Her passion to help others was the reason she pursued her doctorate degree, said Mitchell, who has been senior pastor at Bartley Temple United Methodist Church in northeast Gainesville since 2011.
Gainesville honors fallen service members on Memorial Day
Over 100 attendees gathered at the Historic Evergreen Cemetery on Monday morning to honor veterans and military service members who died serving the nation. Todd Chase, a Navy veteran, was the event’s honored guest speaker. He said over a million military service members have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Distinguished retired educator celebrates 100th birthday in Gainesville
Powerful testimonies were shared to honor the impact Gladys Alexander has had in people's lives during a celebration held for her 100th birthday. "I give God the glory," said Alexander during the celebration that took place Saturday at Greater Bethel AME Church. "They are beautiful people. I know them from different walks of life. These are good people. They wanted to do this and they wanted to do this in the name of Jesus."
Weather Forecast: Hot Start to the Week
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Mild nights and hot afternoons continue as we head through much of this week. Monday: Some patchy fog early, then mostly sunny with a Gulf breeze. Highs in the low/mid 90s. Monday Night: Partly cloudy & humid with some patchy fog overnight. Lows in the low...
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