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Newberry passes first reading of big box store zoning in progress
The Newberry city commission voted Monday to approve the first reading of an ordinance to create a “Zoning-in-Progress” for big box retail stores. The commission first discussed zoning regulations for big box stores at its regular meeting on March 11. Commissioners approached the topic with varying ideas on how to regulate the stores and eventually determined it would be beneficial to hold a workshop on the topic.
Farm Share to distribute food at Gainesville Regional Airport
Food non-profit Farm Share will host a food distribution event for area residents on Saturday, April 27 at the Gainesville Regional Airport. The event, entitled Women Working with Women Free Food Distribution, will start at 9 a.m. and run until supplies last at 635 NW 6th St. There is no...
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.
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.
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.
Firefighters rescue cow trapped in sinkhole in Alachua County
HIGH SPRINGS, Fla. (WCJB) - A cow is back with its herd after firefighters rescued the bovine from a sinkhole in Alachua County on Monday evening. Just before 7 p.m., a resident called 911 reporting a cow was trapped in a hole off County Road 236 in High Springs. Firefighters arrived within minutes and found a 1,200-pound cow more than 20 feet down a hole. It was standing in water about chest depth.
Gainesville man stabs 85-year-old mother for refusing to buy him a car
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A man from Gainesville was arrested on the charge of attempted murder after officers say he stabbed his 85-year-old mother, nearly killing her. On Monday afternoon, Gainesville Police Department officers say Manny Alcantara, 54, stabbed his mother, an 85-year-old woman, “numerous times” in the chest and back. Emergency crews responding to a Life Alert call, found the woman with life-threatening injuries and rushed her to UF Health Shands.
Florida football wide receiver arrested on misdemeanor battery charge
Florida football wide receiver Brian Green Jr. was arrested on a first-degree misdemeanor battery charge (dating violence) following an altercation with his girlfriend in a parking garage. Green was booked in Alachua County Jail on Monday and was released on his own recognizance. ...
UF Business & Supplier Diversity Department hosts opportunity fair for small business owners
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -The UF Business and Supplier Diversity Department is giving small business owners the chance to work with the university. Businesses ranging from construction to food-related industries will have the chance to network with UF officials to grow their businesses. It’s also an opportunity for current contractors to get more involved.
Gainesville Fire Rescue extinguishes house fire, rescues kittens
Gainesville Fire Rescue crews from Stations 1 and 3 extinguished a house fire early Tuesday morning, avoiding a downed power line and saving two kittens. According to a press release, crews responded to the house fire (701 NE 20th Street) at 2 a.m. and found 75% of the home already consumed. The Station 3 crew stopped the fire from spreading to nearby houses, just 12 feet away, while the Station 1 crew established a water supply and searched the home.
Florida baseball belts seven home runs in a win over Stetson. Here's all seven of them.
Florida baseball returned home with a bang on Tuesday night against Stetson. Not only did the Florida Gators run-rule the Hatters in a 13-3 win in 7 innings at Condron Family Ballpark, but UF belted a season-high seven home runs in the win. Jac Caglianone homered twice in addition to...
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