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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 · 17h

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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 · 21h

Alachua Chronicle

ASO seeks video related to overnight vehicle burglaries in Newberry

ASO is investigating a series of vehicle burglaries reported overnight in several Newberry communities, including Country Way, Newberry Place, and Oak View Village. The post ASO seeks video related to overnight vehicle burglaries in Newberry appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Newberry, FL · 16h

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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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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 · 17h

Alachua Chronicle

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 · 12h

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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 · 19h

Alachua Chronicle

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 · 1d

Alachua Chronicle

Alachua felon arrested for firing gun during fight

Eric Gerard Vinson Jr., 29, was arrested yesterday for firing a gun at two people during a fight on November 5 at Sherwood Oaks Apartments. The post Alachua felon arrested for firing gun during fight appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua, FL · 2d

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Gainesville Police Department holds press conference addressing recent shootings

Gainesville Police Chief Nelson Moya addressed a recent uptick in gun-related violence across the city during a press conference Tuesday morning.

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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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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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5 Best Italian Restaurants in Gainesville, Florida that Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Rome

Gainesville, Florida — a city where the live oaks drape their arms over brick streets, where the laughter of students mingles with the wisdom of old-timers, and where the air is thick with the scent of orange blossoms and simmering garlic. Here, the University’s pulse beats through every block, and the city’s heart is stitched together by artists, teachers, musicians, and dreamers from every corner of the world. Gainesville is a place where food is memory, migration, and celebration — a table set for one more, always.

Gainesville, FL · 1d

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Florida’s comeback falls short in loss to South Florida

The Gators struggled offensively for the second straight contest, but this time, it proved costly. Florida fell behind early and couldn’t make up the ground it needed as frustrations flared. The Gators (3-1) ultimately suffered their first loss of the season to South Florida (3-1), 72-70. After a sluggish...

Gainesville, FL · 7h

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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.

Alachua Chronicle

18-year-old high school student on juvenile probation arrested for possession of two guns

Eric Jermaine Drummond Jr., 18, was arrested last night for unlawful possession of two firearms and unlawful concealment of a firearm. The post 18-year-old high school student on juvenile probation arrested for possession of two guns appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 10h

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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....

Gainesville, FL · 1d

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Florida injury report for Kentucky confirms what fans feared regarding Vernell Brown III

The Gator wideout is far from the only injury concern for Florida vs. Kentucky.

Gainesville, FL · 20h

Alachua Chronicle

Alachua County Property Appraiser’s Office responds to passage of Amendment 3

The Alachua County Property Appraiser's Office provides information on Amendment 3 The post Alachua County Property Appraiser’s Office responds to passage of Amendment 3 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 15h

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