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Alachua County Pets: Autumn, Bug, and Otis
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Let’s take a look at some adorable adoptable animals from Alachua County looking for their new loving homes. This pup is ready to fall in love with your family. Meet Autumn. She is sweeter than pumpkin pie, has a calming presence, and loves to play with toys.
'A tough matchup for anyone in the state:' GHS freshman hurls no hitter in District Final
GHS softball pitcher Leanna Bourdage has drawn attention from all sides this season, including Florida coach Tim Walton. But, the freshman saved her best performance of the season for the biggest moment. Bourdage tossed a complete game no hitter with 18 strikeouts to lift the Hurricanes to a 4-0 win...
Judge sides with GPD Officer against City, orders GPD to hold Compliance Review Hearing
Judge Donna Keim has ruled in favor of Sergeant Aaron Wagle, who filed a lawsuit in February against former GPD Chief Lonnie Scott, alleging violations of the Officers' Bill of Rights. The post Judge sides with GPD Officer against City, orders GPD to hold Compliance Review Hearing appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Vols and Gators postponed in Gainesville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Thursday night’s series opener between No. 3/3 Tennessee and Florida was postponed due to inclement weather in Gainesville. The Volunteers and Gators will play a doubleheader on Friday with game one slated to begin at 3 p.m. Game two will start 45 minutes following the completion of game one.
College move-out produces a lot of waste, but that's not always a bad thing for Gainesville residents
Many University of Florida students throw away the items they don’t need when moving out of dorms or apartments each year, creating what some local residents see as a unique opportunity. One person’s trash is another’s treasure, said Dianne Harper, a Gainesville resident and self-proclaimed “scavenger.” Harper, who said...
19-year-old on house arrest for shooting into buildings charged with possession of ammunition
Jordan Isaiah Howard, 19, who was arrested on April 15 for violating community control (house arrest), has now been charged with possession of ammunition by a convicted felon. The post 19-year-old on house arrest for shooting into buildings charged with possession of ammunition appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Caterpillar chaos on the University of Florida campus
University of Florida students returned from spring break several weeks ago with the hopes of business as usual to finish out the semester. Instead, many were met with the unexpected fate of caterpillar chaos. The fuzzy little insects have taken over the UF campus, raining down from the trees onto...
Gainesville residents concerned with installation of fiber optic lines in their neighborhoods
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - As companies work to install new fiber optic cables for internet service in Alachua County, some residents are concerned with damage caused to their property. Robert Healy, a Gainesville resident, is expressing concerns about the damage fiber optic internet construction is causing to his neighborhood. “I...
The Point, May 1, 2024: Arrested protesters released from jail
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. • Fresh Take Florida: All 9 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at UF released from jail; one faces felony charge. "During the court hearing, Alachua County Judge Susan Miller-Jones ordered the eight protesters be released on misdemeanor charges of trespassing, failing to obey police, resisting arrest or wearing a mask in public."
Archer citizen angst grows over concrete batch plant
Opposition is growing in Archer as citizens wait for a conditional use permit (CUP) for a concrete batch plant to come back before the Planning and Zoning Board. The application was brought before the board at a March 7 meeting, but after more than an hour of presentation, public comment and board discussion, the city attorney received word that property owners adjacent to the plot had not been notified.
Gainesville to offer funds for downtown events in pilot program
The Gainesville City Commission approved a pilot program Thursday to fiscally support downtown events with up to $5,000. The commission also approved four zoning and land use changes during the meeting. Rick Smith, director of Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area (GCRA), said the goal of supporting events is to get more...
Gainesville leaders delay bus route cancellations amid negotiations with University of Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - City leaders in Gainesville are preserving all Regional Transit System (RTS) bus routes through the end of the year as they negotiate a new deal with the University of Florida. On Wednesday, Gainesville City Manager Cynthia W. Curry and UF Senior Vice President Dave Kratzer met...
'Suppressing': Naples man among 9 arrested during UF pro-Palestine protest
A Naples man among nine protesters arrested by law enforcement Monday evening as a pro-Palestinian demonstration continued at the University of Florida says the institution suppressed students' First Amendment rights. Parker Stanley Hovis, 26, a computer science major, faces trespassing charges. Court records did not say when he'd go before a judge. ...
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