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4 teenagers die in high-speed chase after trooper uses PIT maneuver
NEWBERRY, Fla. (WCJB/Gray News) - Grief counselors were at Newberry High School in Florida all week after several teenagers were killed in a crash during a chase involving state troopers in Bradford County. Newberry city officials said all four of the teenagers, who were between the ages of 14 and...
6 food trucks to check out in Gainesville
Driving around town, it’s hard not to notice the food trucks that dot the street. But how many people stop to try and see what they offer?. This is a love letter to the food trucks of Gainesville and the diverse, delicious food that they offer the community. Why...
Agencies release additional information about Waldo traffic stop of stolen car
GPD and Bradford County Sheriff's Office have released official information that is intended to correct some stories in the media today. The post Agencies release additional information about Waldo traffic stop of stolen car appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
10th annual ‘Tree Fest’ held at Swamp Head Brewery
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - People who grab a beer at the Swamp Head Brewery today are helping to plant trees at the same time. The 10th annual Tree Fest helps support the Alachua Conservation Trust in raising money to plant trees. For every beer someone buys, four trees will be planted.
UF threatens student protesters with suspension, banishment from campus for 3 years
The University of Florida threatened pro-Palestinian student demonstrators with suspension and banishment from campus for three years if they violate a host of rules of behavior over protests that continued for a third day Friday. The university said employees or professors caught breaking its rules would be fired. Some of...
Man arrested naked after allegedly hitting girlfriend with machete
Glenroy Lake, 53, was arrested early this morning and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly hitting his girlfriend with a machete and running out of the home naked. The post Man arrested naked after allegedly hitting girlfriend with machete appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Woman on probation arrested for possession of firearm
Jerrica Lashay Armstrong, 29, was arrested this morning and charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; she is on probation and was released from state prison on April 8 after serving a 13-month sentence for shooting at her on-and-off girlfriend and a car full of children. The post Woman on probation arrested for possession of firearm appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Man who escaped interview room at GPD in March arrested at homeless encampment
Darius Dequion Phillips, 32, who allegedly escaped from an interview room at GPD Headquarters in March, was arrested yesterday after an anonymous caller reported that he was in a tent on SE 4th Place. The post Man who escaped interview room at GPD in March arrested at homeless encampment appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Dolphin in Florida found with deadly bird flu, researchers say
DIXIE COUNTY, Fla. - A dolphin that died after it was found in distress and stranded in Florida's Big Bend region was infected with highly pathogenic bird flu, according to a recently published report from researchers with the University of Florida Marine Animal Rescue Program. This discovery marks the first known detection of the Influenza A virus, a pathogen that causes bird flu, in a common bottlenose dolphin.
High Dive music venue in Gainesville to close due to redevelopment plans
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The owner of a music venue in Downtown Gainesville announced plans to close after the property owner decided not to continue the relationship with High Dive. In a post on social media, Pat Lavery, founder and owner of High Dive, shared the venue’s last event will...
Politicians gather in High Springs for the Lincoln Day Dinner
HIGH SPRINGS, Fla. (WCJB) - Politicians are gathering for dinner in High Springs on April. 26.. Congresswoman Kat Cammack of North Central Florida along with Senator Rick Scott are among the politicians going to the Lincoln Day Dinner. Leaders of the Dixie County Republican Party are hosting the dinner where...
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