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How Does a Tiny Cafe in Micanopy, Florida Bake Pies Big Enough to Share Across Town?

Strawberry rose frosting on a brownie. Pecan pie baked into a bar you can hold in one hand. That’s the kind of menu a sleepy little bakery in north central Florida quietly turns out five days a week. The building looks modest from the road, with a front porch...

Micanopy, FL · 2d

Alachua Chronicle

Gainesville celebrates grand opening of The Streatery

The two-block section of Southwest First Avenue, west of South Main Street, has been transformed into an ADA-accessible, curbless street for hosting festivals, markets, and other community events. The post Gainesville celebrates grand opening of The Streatery appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

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One wounded in Gainesville shooting, officers investigate

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Officers are investigating a shooting that wounded one person in Gainesville early Sunday morning. Gainesville Police Department officers say just before 4 a.m., a 911 caller reported hearing gunshots on Northwest Third Avenue, near 11th Street. A short time later, a 34-year-old man arrived at UF...

Gainesville, FL · 2d

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4 men sentenced to 25 years in prison for gang-related shooting in Gainesville

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Four men were sentenced to 25 years in prison each for their involvement in a gang-related shooting at a Gainesville apartment complex in 2024. According to the Gainesville Police Department, the shooting happened on Feb. 14, 2024, at the Village Green Apartments in the 3100 block of Northeast 15th Street.

Gainesville, FL · 2d

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Gainesville leaders warn residents about scammers using fake checks

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Gainesville leaders say scammers are using fake checks that look like they’re from the city to scam residents. Officials say the checks are supposedly payment for supplies or services or remote positions, all fraudulent. The victim is then left responsible for the amount withdrawn when...

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Gainesville man arrested for threatening family members with a hammer

Christopher Akiva Jenkins, 53, was arrested early Monday morning for allegedly threatening family members with a hammer. The post Gainesville man arrested for threatening family members with a hammer appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

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Four 21-year-olds sentenced to 25 years in prison for 2024 Valentine’s Day shooting at Sweetwater Square

Robert Lavelle Green Jr., 21; Jordan Isaiah Howard, 21; James Leon Johnson, 21; and Terrell Nicholos Weeks, 21, have each been sentenced to 25 years in prison for their actions in a gang-related shooting at Sweetwater Square on February 14, 2024. The post Four 21-year-olds sentenced to 25 years in prison for 2024 Valentine’s Day shooting at Sweetwater Square appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 13h

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‘Well-known shoplifter’ arrested in Gainesville after stealing thousands of dollars in tools, lawn mowers

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A Gainesville man’s run at stealing from Home Depot and Lowe’s came to an end after his arrest on Tuesday. Police say Heriberto Cruz-Ortiz, 39, of Gainesville, is a “well-known shoplifter at Home Depot.”. Cruz Ortiz reportedly stole tools and lawn mowers from...

Gainesville, FL · 21h

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Florida's Top Chicken Sandwich Earned Guy Fieri's Seal Of Approval

A Gainesville, Florida chicken restaurant has earned high marks from Guy Fieri and customers alike for its towering and tasty chicken sandwiches.

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UF arena to become Tower Hill Arena in new naming deal

The arena inside the Stephen C. O'Connell Center is getting a new name as the University of Florida moves forward with several major athletics projects, including a $22.5 million loan and a $77 million expansion of the Lemerand Athletic Center. Tower Hill Arena The University of Florida Board of Trustees on Nov. 10 approved a naming-rights arrangement that paves the way for a new corporate name for the arena inside the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. UAA and Tower Hill Insurance Group have agreed to an initial five-year deal running from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031, with an option to extend the agreement for another five years through June 2036. University news: UF's Bell says H-1B job filing was made without his approval Exactech Arena will be renamed Tower Hill Arena. The Stephen C. O'Connell Center itself will retain its name. UF spokesperson Steve Orlando said the Exactech contract expired over the summer, clearing the way for the arena to transition to its new name. UAA and Tower Hill have agreed to general terms through a memorandum of understanding, though the board materials do not disclose how much Tower Hill will pay for the naming rights. The arena had

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Gainesville police chief urges parents to monitor children’s activity as shootings involve young people

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Gainesville Police Chief Nelson Moya addressed a recent uptick in gun-related violence across the city during a press conference Tuesday morning. According to Moya, Gainesville has recorded 11 homicides resulting in 12 victims so far in 2026. That compares to five homicides in 2025, eight in 2024, 14 in 2023, and 10 in 2022.

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Wild Horses, Bison and Gators Share This Florida Trail Like a Safari Close to Home

A herd of bison roams free on a Florida prairie. Wild Spanish horses graze nearby, and alligators sun themselves just off an elevated boardwalk. I had to read that twice. This is the same state known for beaches and theme parks, yet here is a sweeping grassland that looks borrowed from the Great Plains.

Florida · 14h

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Man Arrested Years After Failing to Appear in Unsafe Firearm Storage Case

Joseph B. Gadson, 45, has been arrested over three years after failing to appear in court for a count of unsafe storage of a firearm, a second-degree misdemeanor. On February 21, 2022, the Gainesville Police Department charged Gadson with a felony count of child neglect, which prosecutors later declined to pursue in favor of the lesser charge.

Gainesville, FL · 21h

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Jon Sumrall Addresses Florida’s Quarterback Plans for Kentucky Game

Jon Sumrall offered an update on Florida’s quarterback room before the game against Kentucky.

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Where to eat on Thanksgiving Day in Gainesville

Not everyone wants to spend Thanksgiving Day cooking, and fortunately, plenty of Gainesville-area restaurants will do the work for you. From traditional turkey and stuffing to pizza, dim sum and Indian food, here are some local spots open for the holiday. Covey Kitchen + Cocktails 352-565-3536 Covey Kitchen , located inside Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida, 1514 SW 14th St., is serving a holiday buffet from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. featuring a variety of dishes, including pan-seared fish, roasted turkey, braised short ribs, collard greens, stuffing, mac & cheese, assorted desserts and more. The cost is $55 per person and $30 for children 12 and younger. Haile Village Bistro 352-378-0721 Haile Village Bistro, 5323 SW 91st Terrace, Gainesville, will serve a selection of holiday favorites, including roast beef, ham, turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, candied yams, stuffing and more. The cost is $49 for adults and $39 for children. Seatings begin at 10:45 a.m. Call for reservations. Great Outdoors Restaurant 386-454-1288 The Great Outdoors Restaurant , 65 N. Main St. in High Springs, will be open Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Thanksgiving buffet is $45 for adults and $22.50 for children under 10.

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Brent Venables reveals why more players were involved against Florida

The Oklahoma Sooners looked more efficient on offense last weekend against the Florida Gators than they had all season long. The Sooners beat the Gators on the road, 23-7, and gained over 350 yards of offense. Tight ends coach Jason Witten called the game after being promoted to interim offensive coordinator following Ben Arbuckle's firing . He emphasized getting more players involved. Against Florida, eight players caught at least one pass, with five catching at least three. Two of those were Jacob Jordan and Parker Livingstone, who had played sparingly this season. Jordan especially shined, catching four passes for 36 yards. All four passes were on third down and went for first downs. Head coach Brent Venables said the increased involvement for players like Jordan and Livingstone was intentional. "I think they've been good practice players," Venables said. "I think they've shown a body of work over the last several months that Coach Witten recognized and made it a point to make sure that you get players involved. I think the earlier that you can do that, it just creates more synergy, more emotion, more stick-to-itiveness, more belief, more strain, more finish. The more guys that feel like they're involved."

Norman, OK · 15h

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Single-vehicle crash kills Ocala man, 45

A single-vehicle crash that destroyed a wooden utility pole, leaving more than five dozen people without electricity in a rural part of Marion County, claimed the life of the driver on Nov. 10. A dog that was in the vehicle escaped serious injury. Here's what we know: Where was the crash? Along County Road 314A, near Southeast 85th Street in Ocklawaha. Which law enforcement agency is investigating the crash? Florida Highway Patrol. What time was the crash? Marion County Fire Rescue spokesman James Lucas said crews were assigned the call at 7:12 p.m. and arrived at the location at 7:19 p.m. The victim was pronounced deceased at 7:26 p.m. What happened? Troopers said a 45-year-old Ocala man was behind the wheel of a Toyota that was northbound on CR 314A. Witnesses told FHP that the Toyota was passing vehicles in a reckless manner. Entering a curve, the driver lost control of the vehicle, which veered onto the east shoulder. The vehicle's driver side struck a wooden utility pole, snapping it into several large chunks. The vehicle eventually overturned onto the driver side. Troopers said a medium-size dog that was in the Toyota managed to get out and ran off. FHP

Ocala, FL · 1d

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Gainesville to activate cold night shelters as temperatures drop

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — Gainesville city leaders will activate their cold night shelter locations because of a drop in temperatures later this week. Officials said Grace Marketplace will provide services to single adults starting Friday. The MLK Jr. Multi-Purpose Center will serve families with children under 18. St. Francis...

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Archer felon arrested for pointing revolver at a family member

Michael T. Spann, 57, was arrested last night for allegedly pointing a revolver at a family member. The post Archer felon arrested for pointing revolver at a family member appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Archer, FL · 17h

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