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APD investigating hotel robbery in Alachua
Alachua Police Department is seeking help from the public in identifying a male suspect who robbed the Royal Inn yesterday at about 10:28 a.m. The post APD investigating hotel robbery in Alachua appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gainesville church again celebrates mothers at luncheon on Saturday
Over 200 mothers and daughters attended the 25th Compassionate Outreach Ministries’ Mothers and Daughters Luncheon. Dressed in white and yellow, those attending sat at tables decorated with bouquets of sunflowers Saturday at the Best Western Gateway Hotel in northwest Gainesville. Senior Pastor Margaret Dennison said although she is glad the luncheon celebrated its 25th...
Woman charged with pointing gun at two people
Terriyana Latesia Bradshaw, 19, was arrested early this morning and charged with two counts of aggravated assault after allegedly pointing a gun at two people. The post Woman charged with pointing gun at two people appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gainesville man sentenced to two life terms in prison after jury trial
James Clark III, 25, was sentenced today to two life sentences in state prison after a jury found him guilty of two counts of armed robbery. The post Gainesville man sentenced to two life terms in prison after jury trial appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Hawthorne man arrested for threatening woman with knife
Jimmy Lee Floyd, Jr., 35, of Hawthorne, was arrested late Saturday night after allegedly threatening to kill a woman with a knife because she would not let him into a home to fight someone else. The post Hawthorne man arrested for threatening woman with knife appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Man arrested at Carver Gardens after damaging police car
Elvert Joseph Perry III, 35, was arrested last night and charged with property damage over $1,000 and disorderly intoxication after allegedly threatening to fight "everyone out here" and "kill everyone" after a fight at Carver Gardens; he also allegedly dented the hood of a police car. The post Man arrested at Carver Gardens after damaging police car appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Motorcycle crash blocks a road in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Law enforcement officers blocked off a section of a major Gainesville road after a motorcycle crashed into a car. Witnesses tell TV20 the crash happened on Northwest 39th Avenue in front of ‘Magnolia Park’ where they say a motorcyclist was driving recklessly and attempted to do a wheelie.
Alachua County home listings asked for more money in April: See the current median price here
The median home in Alachua County listed for $345,123 in April, slightly up from the previous month's $345,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to April 2023, the median home list price decreased 13.4% from $398,495. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Alachua County, not houses...
Road to a State Championship: Three local baseball teams advance to the state semifinals
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - It’s crunch time for high school baseball teams that are still alive in the playoffs. The state semifinals have arrived, bringing with them a whirlwind of excitement and anticipation. For these teams it’s more than just a game it’s the chance to make their state championship dreams come true.
Officers investigate ‘harassment’ of Gainesville restaurant after pro-wrestler Ric Flair incident
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Gainesville Police Department officers confirm they are investigating multiple reports made by Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza of harassment. The reports follow Ric Flair, a professional wrestling star, being kicked out of the restaurant due to an argument with staff. Officers say they are investigating the reports...
Gainesville woman arrested for May 8 shooting that sent victim to hospital
Bryana Treynae Williams, 26, was arrested yesterday and charged with shooting into a vehicle after she allegedly shot at her own car and hit a woman who was sitting in the back seat. The post Gainesville woman arrested for May 8 shooting that sent victim to hospital appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
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