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Newberry students among 4 killed in Waldo crash
The Newberry community is in mourning after two teens died from injuries sustained in a weekend crash in Waldo that had already claimed two other lives. “It is with great sadness that I share the two Newberry High School students who were in the serious car accident this past weekend have now passed away from their injuries,” Newberry High School principal James Sheppard wrote in a Tuesday message to parents. “Thank you for keeping both of these families in your thoughts during this difficult time.”
Former Walmart employee sentenced for video voyeurism
Henry Gomez, 25, has been sentenced to 60 days in jail, followed by six months of community control and 42 months of probation, after entering a plea of nolo contendere to two counts of video voyeurism. The post Former Walmart employee sentenced for video voyeurism appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Man charged with first-degree murder linked to 2022 Hastings shooting in Clay County
More information has been released about a 2022 murder in Clay County as a man has been officially charged. Anthony Mattison, 35, is charged in Clay County Court with first-degree murder, use of a firearm to commit a felony, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and improper disposal of human skeletal remains.
First-offense youth arrests are rising in Gainesville. How is the county reaching its kids?
The Gainesville Police Department and the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office have been arresting more juveniles for first-time misdemeanor offenses rather than issuing citations. The changing pattern stems from the decreased frequency of youth dialogue meetings and difficulties in supporting at-risk youth programs, according to over a dozen interviews with...
Alachua County Pets: Radar, Finn, and Blanco
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Let’s take a look at some adorable adoptable animals from Alachua County looking for their new loving homes. If you’re looking to navigate through a new adventure, meet Radar. This pup loves to play outside and is hoping to learn some new tricks. This...
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