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Pair arrested after officer sees man with ski mask and gun getting in car
Abby S. Farley, 33, and Isaiah Dominick Pace, 32, were arrested late last night after an officer reportedly saw Pace get into Farley's car wearing a ski mask and carrying a gun. The post Pair arrested after officer sees man with ski mask and gun getting in car appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gainesville woman arrested after chasing down young cyclist with her car
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A woman in Gainesville was arrested after officers say she chased down young bicyclist with her car. Gainesville Police officers say Sharon Anderson, 63, told officers she was trying to discipline the child after she says he rode his bike in front of her car, forcing her to swerve.
UF/IFAS to host inaugural Fang Fest in Williston
On Saturday, the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences’ (UF/IFAS) Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation will host a snake-focused education and awareness event called Fang Fest. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Amber Brooke Farms (3250 NE 140th Ave.) in Williston and...
Gainesville recognized as one of the best places to live in the country
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Gainesville is being recognized by an online publication as one of the best places to live across the country. Livability.com listed the city on its annual Top 100 Best Places to Live list, which recognizes the best small and mid-sized communities across the U.S. The list...
New park in Lincoln Estates makes some residents feel unheard
The Lincoln Estates neighborhood in Gainesville will have a new public space for residents to enjoy this coming June. The Lincoln Yard Trail at 2099 SE Eighth Ave. will be a new park containing a one-third-mile walking trail, a stormwater pond, a playground and an adult fitness station. The linear park will span from Southeast 10th Place to Southeast Eighth Avenue and will be in the company of Lincoln Estates’ Lincoln Park and T.B. McPherson Recreation Center.
Visitors use scooters to see exotic animals at Gainesville's Carson Springs Wildlife Sanctuary
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A one-of-a-kind animal sanctuary has created a one-of-a-kind way to explore their animal wilderness. The Carson Springs Wildlife Sanctuary in Gainesville is home to 30 species of animals, including big cats. But instead of walking to the see the animals, the sanctuary has come up with...
Zoning change approved for Baldwin Angus Ranch to expand
Marion County commissioners approved a rezoning request this week that will allow owners of the Baldwin Angus Ranch to use a plot of farmland for agricultural purposes, which the family says is essential for keeping their longtime cattle business alive as massive development continues to surround them. Despite county staff’s...
After 30 years in business, Hear Again Records owner says the shop is here to stay
There is a music store in downtown Gainesville that’s so old, it saw vinyl make a comeback. In the years it’s been open, Hear Again Records, located on 201 SE First St., has survived two locations, two owners and a pandemic. Now, the store has a milestone to celebrate: its 30th anniversary.
Pro-Palestinian protesters return to UF calling for an end to war in Gaza
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Pro-Palestinian demonstrators returned to the University of Florida for a second day. They are calling for the release of the university’s investment portfolio and to sever ties with contractors that contribute to the Israeli government. UF Divestment Coalition members took to the Plaza of the...
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