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Weather Forecast: Nicer and hotter for Thursday
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Drier and hotter conditions will work into NCFL on Thursday; scattered rain chances return this weekend. Wednesday Night: Quiet and mild. Lows in the upper 60′s to lower 70′s. Thursday: Mostly sunny & hot. Highs near 90. Friday: Partly-mostly cloudy. Isolated PM showers possible....
Student-created documentary screening sheds light on youth gun violence
This documentary, a product of Filming with a Purpose, explores the life of Christopher Scott, a teenager who lost his life to gun violence three years ago, and the preventable nature of this social epidemic. The post Student-created documentary screening sheds light on youth gun violence appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Alachua County commissioners vote to add One Mill for Schools initiative to November ballot
Alachua County commissioners voted Tuesday to add One Mill for Schools to election ballots this year, giving voters the choice to renew a tax currently responsible for paying many Alachua County Public School teacher salaries. Although the county will pass on the ballot measure to the supervisor of elections, it is not the role of the county to approve or disapprove the request as presented by the Alachua County School Board. ...
Gainesville Man Charged with Distributing Fentanyl Resulting in Overdose Death and Firearms Offense
A Gainesville man, Bobby Joe Holloman, 50, is facing federal charges for dealing deadly fentanyl, which led to a fatal overdose. He's accused of being a drug pusher who showed little concern for the lives he endangered. Additionally, he faces firearms charges due to possessing a gun despite a prior felony conviction.
New evidence released in Maddie Soto case
New details have emerged from an interview with Stephan Sterns, the suspect in the murder of Maddie Soto, a 13-year-old girl who went missing. Detectives have disclosed that Sterns provided inconsistent statements during his questioning by following the teenager's disappearance.
DeSantis appoints ousted general manager to GRU Authority board, among others
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Ed Bielarski, the former Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) general manager, is one of five appointments to the GRU Authority Board. The appointments come as the city commission works to circumvent the board with a proposed ballot referendum. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced five appointments to the newly...
Farmworker who knew bus crash victims speaks out
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Several farmworkers involved in Tuesday's deadly crash were staying at a hotel in Gainesville, using it as housing during contracted work on watermelon farms. Among them is Pablo Lopez, who was not on the bus during the crash, but received word about the incident involving his...
2nd Annual Hogtown Opry coming to Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The 2nd Annual Hogtown Opry is coming to Gainesville on Saturday, May 18th at 7 pm at the University Auditorium (333 Newell Drive). Guests can expect bluegrass, old-time-tinged originals, twin fiddling, and old-time swing music. Musicians include Wil Maring & Robert Bowlin, Hogtown Opry Band, Shad...
Need things to do? Here's a list of summer camps and activities for kids
With warmer days and the end of school quickly approaching, children may need something to do. Here's a list of summer activities for students, ranging from free camps to specialty events. Summer Camps by the City ...
Gulf Breeze softball has tough end to season in region championship in loss against Gainesville
A breakthrough season with the Gulf Breeze Dolphins softball team was ended Thursday night by a youthful breakout star. Gainesville High freshman Leanna Bourdage, already ranked among the nation’s upper tier of prep pitchers, dazzled with 12 strikeouts and a three-hit shutout in leading her team past host Gulf Breeze, 3-0, in the...
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.
UF Fishing for Success program hosting ‘Fishing for Autism’ event
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -Children with autism and their families can enjoy a day by the pond. Officials with the University of Florida’s Fishing for Success (FFS) program are organizing a special Fishing for Autism event. The idea stemmed from a Canadian mother who started the Fishing for Austim program...
UF baseball team falls at Georgia, 9-4; qualifies for the SEC tournament
ATHENS, GA (WCJB) - It is just one of those years for the (26-26) Gators. Georgia jumps out to a early lead and Florida struggles on the mound and at the plate, 9-4. After Georgia pitcher Kolten Smith went 1-2-3 with the Gator lineup, the Bulldogs tee’d off on Pierce Coppola who was making his fifth start this season. Bulldogs put up four runs, including a two-run shot by Paul Toetz and a solo jack by Dillon Carter.
Dunkin locations in Gainesville celebrate the Gator Softball team
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - If you bleed orange and blue, you just might have to make a Dunkin run Friday. The tastemakers at the coffee chain are serving up special orange and blue donuts only at some Gainesville locations. It’s all in celebration of the Florida Gator softball team heading...
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