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Gainesville man sentenced to prison for school shooting threat
A Gainesville man who posted on his Instagram page that he was going to shoot up a middle school was sentenced to three years in prison on Monday. According to a State Attorney Eighth Judicial Circuit press release, Judge Peter Seig sentenced Daniel Julio Dominguez, 32, to three years in the Florida Department of Corrections followed by 10 years of felony probation. Dominguez will also not be allowed to possess any firearms or have contact with any Alachua County schools.
Florida sheriff’s granddaughter threatened to ‘shoot up’ school during prom, deputies say
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) — The teenage granddaughter of a Florida sheriff was accused of threatening a mass shooting at her high school prom on Friday. The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the suspect, identified as Brook Gollwitzer, 18, is the granddaughter of Sheriff Emery A. Gainey. According to an ACSO arrest report, the FBI received […]
Man convicted in Keystone Heights double killing charged with theatening judge, prosecutor
An inmate serving a life sentence for a Clay County double murder has been charged with threatening the lives of the prosecutor and judge who convicted him. Taylor Ryan Hill, 26, sent a letter Feb. 12 saying he “would have Assistant State Attorney ‘A.T.,’ the state of Florida judge who sentenced the defendant to prison, and their loved ones killed,” said an indictment filed last week in Jacksonville’s federal court.
Fire rescue crews put out fire at pole barn, save nearby home
At about 3:30 a.m. today, seven ACFR crews and a drone team responded to a pole barn fire near a residence The post Fire rescue crews put out fire at pole barn, save nearby home appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Ivy League? Forbes list puts UF among top 10 public 'New Ivies'
Forbes has recognized the University of Florida as one of 10 public “New Ivies,” the university announced Tuesday. A news release said the recognition is for “producing exceptional and highly employable graduates.” UF is the only Florida institution on the list. “This new recognition underscores UF’s...
Pair arrested for breaking into home
Kenneth Lee Daniels, 62, and Wanda Vander Ellis, 66, were arrested late last night and charged with burglary of an unoccupied structure and drug charges after witnesses reported that the pair had removed glass from the window of a home and climbed inside. The post Pair arrested for breaking into home appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Community Hospice & Palliative Care celebrates National Nurses Month
It’s National Nurses Month, a time to shine a spotlight on the remarkable dedication and unwavering compassion exhibited by the nurses of Community Hospice & Palliative Care. The post Community Hospice & Palliative Care celebrates National Nurses Month appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Official’s loyalty points benefit kids in need
Three years of a community leader shopping at an Interlachen grocery store helped feed Putnam County children this week. County Commissioner Larry Harvey bought 2,200 packets of tuna fish from Hitchcock’s Market in Interlachen and donated them to Feed the Need of Putnam County on Monday. He purchased the tuna using 25,000 loyalty points he accumulated by shopping at Hitchcock’s.
Seven Takeaways From the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway
It was a memorable weekend to say the least, at zMax Dragway. Matt Hagan finally secured his 50th career win, Greg Anderson turned 104 into 105, Fernando Cuadra Sr. hung up his racing boots (and work boots too, for that matter), Bo Butner made history in Mountain Motor Pro Stock and Sean Bellemeur now ties his team owner, Tony Bartone, in NHRA National Top Alcohol Funny Car wins.
Granddaughter of Alachua County Sheriff Gainey arrested on charges of threatening a shooting
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The granddaughter of Alachua County Sheriff Emery Gainey is in jail after a joke on social media was found by the FBI. 18-year-old Kayli Gollwitzer was arrested by deputies last night. Sheriff’s officials say they got a tip from the FBI that she posted a shooting...
Free Comic Book Day to be held in Gainesville
The Coliseum of Comics will host Worldwide Free Comic Book Day on Saturday in Gainesville. The annual event will be held at 4401 NW 25th Place in Suite G. Coliseum of Comics is just one of multiple Florida locations that will host the annual event, which has taken place since 2002. All 11 Florida Coliseum of Comics stores in Orlando, Kissimmee, Lakeland, Tampa, Clermont and Jacksonville will participate.
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