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4 teenagers die after high speed chase involving Florida Highway Patrol
NEWBERRY, Fla. (WCJB) - Grief counselors were at Newberry High School all week after several teenagers were killed in a crash during a vehicle chase involving state troopers in Bradford County. Newberry city officials tell TV20 that all four of the teenagers, between the ages of 14 and 16, involved...
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.
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...
New High Springs City Manager terminates Public Works Director, Commission will allow camping on City property for BMX event
At the April 25 High Springs City Commission meeting, citizens brought up concerns with the firing of a long-time City employee by the new City Manager The post New High Springs City Manager terminates Public Works Director, Commission will allow camping on City property for BMX event appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Newberry City Commission gives approval for 1293-acre NC Ranch zoning change
At an April 15 Special Meeting, the Newberry City Commission approved a zoning change for the 1,293-acre NC Ranch Planned Development property on first reading. The post Newberry City Commission gives approval for 1293-acre NC Ranch zoning change appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
A snapshot into the life of a High Springs tree farmer
Tree farmer Joshua Milliken, 38, spends his days trekking through miles of trees both on the job and off of it. As a Gainesville native and family man, he runs the 100-acre Sante Fe Tree Farm with his dad and two brothers in High Springs. When he’s not nose-deep in...
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