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Alachua Chronicle

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Gainesville man arrested for pointing gun at a stranger

Vontez Robert McGlorthon, 21, was arrested yesterday for allegedly going to the door of a stranger and pointing a firearm at the man who answered the door. The post Gainesville man arrested for pointing gun at a stranger appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 17h

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Newberry Clears Path For 1,250 Homes East of Champions Park

Newberry city commissioners voted unanimously on Monday to approve two ordinances clearing the way for Newberry Ridge, a development that could bring up to 1,250 homes to roughly 225 acres east of Champions Park. Commissioner Tony Mazon was absent from both votes after arriving late to the meeting. The first...

Newberry, FL · 1d

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

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Kentucky fans react to sloppy loss to Florida

For a second straight week, the Kentucky football team's offense failed to score enough points to be competitive. A 14-10 lead evaporated in the second half, and the Wildcats dropped a must-win game to Florida 21-14 . The offense moved the ball well at times, but mistakes kept them from finishing them with points. Some questionable play-calling in key moment also hindered the Cats. Florida took advantage of the errors, including a Kenny Minchey fumble, and scored just enough. Defensively, Kentucky simply didn't get the job done in the second half. The Gators ran for over 200 yards, but it was primarily Aaron Philo who did the damage. Poor tackling resulted in multiple big plays, including the go-ahead touchdown. The loss almost certainly ends Kentucky's playoff hopes. After the game, fans took to social media to give their thoughts. Here are some of the best posts from Big Blue Nation on X. Not Will Stein's best game Will Stein has already done great things at UK & will continue to do so. But he’s been too conservative on offense 2 weeks in a row & his defense has been eviscerated in the 2nd half for the third time this year.

Gainesville, FL · 10h

Alachua Chronicle

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Two patients transported in critical condition after crash at Main Street & 39th Avenue

Two patients were transported to the hospital in critical condition last night after a crash at Main Street and 39th Avenue. The post Two patients transported in critical condition after crash at Main Street & 39th Avenue appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 20h

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Florida’s Jon Sumrall Gets Emotional Over Aaron Philo After Kentucky Upset

The Florida Gators got everything and then some from quarterback Aaron Philo against Kentucky. He rushed for 102 yards, including the go-ahead 2-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter, and added 119 passing yards in Florida’s 21-14 road win. Afterward, Jon Sumrall made it clear how much he appreciated the way his quarterback competed.

Gainesville, FL · 10h

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Columbia County Deputies Search for Missing 27-Year-Old Sarah Rae Williams

The Columbia County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help finding Sarah Rae Williams, a 27-year-old woman reported missing by her family. The sheriff's office has released a missing-person alert but says it currently has no clothing description and no known direction of travel for Williams. The alert, posted...

Columbia County, FL · 1d

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What Are The Blue Lights On Some Florida Traffic Signals Used For?

Drivers in certain areas of Florida like Gainesville, Fort Myers, Orlando, and Collier County, have begun noticing odd little blue lights mounted on the top of some traffic signals. What are they there for? In spite of what you or your passengers may have speculated, they have nothing to do with red light cameras. However, like traffic cameras, they play a role in catching drivers who run red lights.

Florida · 1d

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Levy County Jury Awards Florida Mom $301 Million After Wrong-Way Drunk Driver Crash

A Levy County jury handed down a verdict of more than $301 million on November 2, 2026, for a woman who was nearly killed when a drunk driver going the wrong way at 60 mph with no headlights slammed into her car head-on. The woman had been driving home after shopping at a Walmart in Chiefland when the crash happened, leaving her with lacerated organs, internal bleeding and several broken bones.

Levy County, FL · 1d

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60 animals rescued from hoarding conditions near Branford; woman arrested

BRANFORD, Fla. (WCJB) - Dozens of animals are receiving care after being removed from a property in Lafayette County where authorities say they were living in neglectful conditions. Dozens of animals are receiving care after being removed from a property in Lafayette County where authorities say they were living in...

Lafayette County, FL · 2d

Alachua Chronicle

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Ohio pair arrested after investigation into video claiming they “snuck” into UF’s stadium and onto the Ole Miss football team’s bus

Ryan Joseph Ejhinger, 21, and Toby Michael Frazier, 21, both of Toledo, Ohio, have been arrested following an investigation into a YouTube video that showed them talking their way into a UF football game and then similarly making their way onto the Ole Miss team bus; they also allegedly disrupted an unrelated campus event the day before the football game. The post Ohio pair arrested after investigation into video claiming they “snuck” into UF’s stadium and onto the Ole Miss football team’s bus appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 2d

Alachua Chronicle

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Man with 20 felony convictions arrested for attempting to hit police officer with his car

William Dakota Culp, 35, was arrested yesterday for allegedly fleeing from officers and trying to hit an officer with his car. The post Man with 20 felony convictions arrested for attempting to hit police officer with his car appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 1d

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Vehicle crashes into Gainesville bar, injuring two people

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — A vehicle crashed into the front of Vecinos, a bar in Gainesville, early Thursday, smashing the front windows and damaging the facade. The witness said that around 12:40 a.m., the vehicle drifted as it was turning right onto University Avenue and hit the building. Gainesville...

Gainesville, FL · 2d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Georgia inmate convicted of swindling hunters from behind bars

A 39-year-old Georgia man has been sentenced to eight years in a Florida prison after defrauding hunters across 15 Florida counties while incarcerated.

Florida · 16h

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Former GPD Chaplain Previously Rejected Plea Deal in Felony Case

The Eighth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office (SAO8) previously offered Mark Anthony Vega, 56, a favorable plea deal for failing to report child suspected child abuse, a felony punishable by up to five years in prison. Court records show Vega concealed several child sexual abuse incidents over multiple years...

Gainesville, FL · 2d

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This No-Frills Florida Diner Serves All-You-Can-Eat Seafood That’s Worth The Drive

There are restaurants you visit once and forget, and then there are restaurants you visit once and immediately start planning your return trip before you’ve even finished your meal, and Bett’s Big T Country Kitchen in Chiefland, Florida falls firmly into that second category. It’s the kind of...

Chiefland, FL · 1d

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Road clear after 2-vehicle crash at Gainesville intersection

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A crash disrupted traffic at the intersection of 39th Avenue and Main Street in Gainesville on Friday night. The road is now clear. Police said two vehicles were involved in the crash around 8 p.m. No life-threatening injuries were reported. The scene was cleared by about...

Gainesville, FL · 1d

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War Cry 4 Peace expands into Alachua County after Gainesville double homicide

MARION COUNTY, Fla. (WCJB) - War Cry 4 Peace, a Marion County organization, is expanding into Alachua County as gun violence continues to affect families across North Central Florida, organizers said. Organizers said the expansion was sparked by a recent double homicide in Gainesville. They said the family of one...

Gainesville, FL · 1d

ClutchPoints

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Jon Sumrall sends fiery message to Florida amid sloppy start vs. Kentucky

Florida football scored just 15 points combined in losses to Georgia and Oklahoma . This squad cannot exacerbate that problem with self-destructive tendencies. The Gators cost themselves early in Saturday night’s road game versus No. 11 Kentucky after getting hit with a couple of flags. Jon Sumrall was blunt when touching on the issue after the […] The post Jon Sumrall sends fiery message to Florida amid sloppy start vs. Kentucky appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Gainesville, FL · 14h

Alachua Chronicle

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Construction to begin next week on U.S. Hwy 441 improvements in Alachua

Construction on drainage, sidewalk, and signage improvements along U.S. 441/N. Martin Luther King Memorial Highway, from NW 125th Street to west of NW 129th Terrace in Alachua, will begin on Tuesday, Nov. 17. The post Construction to begin next week on U.S. Hwy 441 improvements in Alachua appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua, FL · 1d

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The $7 Burgers At This Old-School Florida Drive-Thru Put The Big Chains To Shame

If you’ve ever bitten into a fast food burger and felt a quiet, creeping disappointment that you couldn’t quite put into words, Mac’s Drive Thru in Gainesville, Florida is the antidote you didn’t know you needed. This old-school drive-thru has been serving made-to-order burgers that cost...

Gainesville, FL · 8h