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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 · 6h

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Jail Booking Log, November 11

Charge(s): POSSESSION OF WEAPON OR AMMO BY FLA DELINQUENT ADULT FELONY X2; UNLAWFUL CARRY OF CONCEALED FIREARM. The booking report is provided by the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Department of the Jail. This information is public record and copied directly from the log. Mugshots are included when available. The charges listed are at the time of arrest and are only accusations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. For more details on a specific inmate use the Sheriff’s Office inmate search (for inmates currently at the jail). More specific information on charges is available by searching court records.

Alachua County, FL · 10h

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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 .

Gainesville, FL · 2d

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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 · 1h

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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 · 23h

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Falling trees delay traffic in Northwest Gainesville

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Multiple trees fell Wednesday morning in Northwest Gainesville, delaying traffic. Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies reported that a tree fell onto a vehicle on Northwest 39th Avenue near 71st Street around 9 a.m. No one was hurt; however, the tree brought down power lines. The roadway...

Gainesville, FL · 6h

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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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‘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...

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Gators hoops adds Condon to 2027 class

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - 6-foot-7 forward Ian Condon has put pen to paper to play with the Gators as a part of the 2027 class. “We are elated to add Ian to our basketball program,” Head Coach Todd Golden said. “He is an outstanding young man who exemplifies many winning qualities both on and off the floor. He’s a tireless worker, a great student, and a heck of a basketball player. His toughness, grit, and skill will be welcomed in our program!”

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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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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 · 8h

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Keystone Heights, FL · 2d

Keystone Heights council moves ahead with special assessments after Amendment 3 approval

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, Fla. (WCJB) - The Keystone Heights City Council voted 4-1 to move ahead with the process of creating special assessments to pay for some city services. The approval of Amendment 3 in last week’s general election is forcing local governments to take a closer look at their budgets.

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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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Florida Football Series with Notre Dame Canceled

Florida canceled its 2031 and 2032 home-and-home football series with Notre Dame, according to On3’s Brett McMurphy. The university used a clause that allowed it to cancel both games without financial repercussions. The decision came just one day after the new 24-team College Football Playoff format was approved Monday....

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ESPN's latest bracketology delivers interesting FSU outlook

Florida State men's basketball has opened the 2026-27 season with consecutive victories, but the Seminoles still have work to do to convince ESPN's Joe Lunardi they belong in the NCAA Tournament. In his latest bracketology update released Tuesday, Lunardi placed Florida State among the "Next Four Out," ranking the Seminoles at No. 81 overall and outside the projected 76-team NCAA Tournament field. The projection comes just hours before Florida State (2-0) hosts the No. 1 Florida Gators (2-0) , which Lunardi lists as the No. 1 overall seed in his projected tournament bracket. The Seminoles have made a strong early impression under second-year head coach Luke Loucks, opening with a 113-69 victory over Florida A&M before defeating Troy 91-68. FSU has yet to trail through two games and is averaging 102 points per contest. Sophomore forward Sebastian Rancik has emerged as the team's leading scorer, averaging 21.5 points per game, while freshman center Marcis Ponder has recorded double-doubles in both appearances. Despite that production, Lunardi's projection suggests Florida State remains on the outside looking in as the program attempts to return to March Madness for the first time since 2021. pic.twitter.com/yQGGk0iAOU — Joe Lunardi (@ESPNLunardi) November 10, 2026 However, Tuesday's

Tallahassee, FL · 2d

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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 · 1d

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2 buckets, 3 bricks for Florida State against the powerful No. 1 Florida

Florida State will need to find a way to limit the unnecessary three-point attempts after failing to ignite the offense against the Gators.

Tallahassee, FL · 1d

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