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A Middleburg man built a little library to share free books with his neighbors. Then he was sued by his HOA
MIDDLEBURG, Fla. – A Middleburg man had the novel idea to provide free books to his neighbors, but the idea opened up a new chapter in his life: a legal battle with his homeowners association. Now he’s facing lawsuits and almost $2,500 in fines. The little library was...
Ground broken for new Animal Services facility
Animal lovers across Putnam County crowded around a pile of dirt Tuesday to celebrate the beginning of the building phase of the county’s new animal shelter. Current and former county commissioners, Animal Services staff, leaders from every county municipality and animal lovers expressed their excitement after they saw the first pile of dirt shoveled in Tuesday’s groundbreaking ceremony for the new Putnam County Animal Services Department building, 130 Orie Griffin Blvd. in Palatka.
Man arrested for trying to break into neighbor’s apartment
Jason Lee Lynady, Jr., 18, was arrested yesterday and charged with burglary of an occupied dwelling and possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana after a resident of Sante Fe Oaks reported that she saw someone trying to enter her apartment through a window. The post Man arrested for trying to break into neighbor’s apartment appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
County commissioners move forward on effort to get at-large districts on ballot
Alachua County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to move forward with the process that will place a charter amendment on November’s ballot and ask voters to decide whether they want to keep the single-member districts 51.5% of them voted for in 2022 or move back to an at-large system. Single-member districts have been contentious in the county since the last election cycle where Republican groups were accused by many, including Commissioner Ken Cornell who made Tuesday’s motion, of...
May 20 Alachua County Commission and City of Alachua Commission Joint Meeting
The Alachua County Commission and the City of Alachua Commission will conduct a joint meeting on Monday, May 20, at 6 p.m. at Alachua City Hall The post May 20 Alachua County Commission and City of Alachua Commission Joint Meeting appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gainesville man receives 2 life sentences for multiple robberies
A Gainesville man tied to multiple area robberies was found guilty on Friday by a jury and sentenced to two life sentences. According to a State Attorney Eighth Judicial Circuit press release, a jury found James Clark, 25, guilty and Judge Bo Bayer sentenced the habitual offender to two concurrent life sentences in the Florida Department of Corrections.
Alachua County Pets: Bella, Rusty, and Quicksilver
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Let’s take a look at some adorable adoptable animals from Alachua County looking for their new loving homes. Bella is a four-year-old girl who loves the simple things in life, zoomies, naps, and chicken nuggets. She’s a social butterfly who loves to play with other dogs. She loves to tire herself out and have you rub her belly.
‘That’s wrong’: GPD investigates potential stand-your-ground case in an East Gainesville shooting
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Gainesville police officers and prosecutors are investigating a potential stand-your-ground case after a shooting left one man dead and residents are taken aback. The deadly shooting happened at Harper’s Pointe Apartments, a senior living complex on East University Avenue. It’s at least the ninth deadly...
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