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$195k in grants to be announced on “Day of Impact” by Community Foundation of North Central Florida
The Community Foundation of North Central Florida is set to make a significant impact on the local community with the announcement of grant recipients from its two giving circles: the Women's Giving Circle and the Gainesville-Alachua County Association of Realtors (GACAR) Giving Circle. The post $195k in grants to be announced on “Day of Impact” by Community Foundation of North Central Florida appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Man arrested for trying to break into neighbor’s apartment
Jason Lee Lynady, Jr., 18, was arrested yesterday and charged with burglary of an occupied dwelling and possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana after a resident of Sante Fe Oaks reported that she saw someone trying to enter her apartment through a window. The post Man arrested for trying to break into neighbor’s apartment appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Fraternal Order of Police Endorses Nancy Cleaveland for Circuit Court Judge
The Nancy Cleaveland for Judge Campaign has announced that she has secured the support of law enforcement with the endorsement of the Fraternal Order of Police. “I am honored to be entrusted with the confidence of those who protect and serve our communities,” Cleaveland said. The Fraternal Order of...
A Middleburg man built a little library to share free books with his neighbors. Then he was sued by his HOA
MIDDLEBURG, Fla. – A Middleburg man had the novel idea to provide free books to his neighbors, but the idea opened up a new chapter in his life: a legal battle with his homeowners association. Now he’s facing lawsuits and almost $2,500 in fines. The little library was...
2 Alachua County restaurants get perfect scores; 2 cited for high-priority violations
You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. ...
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. ...
Stolen items returned to Gainesville nonprofit after theft
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A nonprofit group is thankful to have their items back after being stolen from a park earlier this year. The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office was able to recover a stolen cargo trailer with equipment inside after it was stolen from The Gator Gobblers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Foundation at the Little Orange Creek Nature Park in Hawthrone back in February.
Baseball Recap: Tate Nobles can't quite lead Union County over McLean County
Union County lost a close one when they played last Thursday but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They lost 17-7 to the McLean County Cougars. Union County has struggled against McLean County recently, as their matchup on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Gainesville man receives 2 life sentences for multiple robberies
A Gainesville man tied to multiple area robberies was found guilty on Friday by a jury and sentenced to two life sentences. According to a State Attorney Eighth Judicial Circuit press release, a jury found James Clark, 25, guilty and Judge Bo Bayer sentenced the habitual offender to two concurrent life sentences in the Florida Department of Corrections.
How’s Waldo? Uncontested races are the norm for almost 20 years
When Waldo residents head to the polls on Election Day, it won't be to vote for anyone local. No one applied to oppose the incumbent city council members — Shannon Boal (D), Rick Pisano (R) and Carolyn Wade (D), who is also the council chair — during the qualifying period in October. And as a result, the mayor proclaimed that city elections, originally planned to take place on Dec. 5, were canceled.
May 20 Alachua County Commission and City of Alachua Commission Joint Meeting
The Alachua County Commission and the City of Alachua Commission will conduct a joint meeting on Monday, May 20, at 6 p.m. at Alachua City Hall The post May 20 Alachua County Commission and City of Alachua Commission Joint Meeting appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
‘That’s wrong’: GPD investigates potential stand-your-ground case in an East Gainesville shooting
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Gainesville police officers and prosecutors are investigating a potential stand-your-ground case after a shooting left one man dead and residents are taken aback. The deadly shooting happened at Harper’s Pointe Apartments, a senior living complex on East University Avenue. It’s at least the ninth deadly...
County commissioners move forward on effort to get at-large districts on ballot
Alachua County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to move forward with the process that will place a charter amendment on November’s ballot and ask voters to decide whether they want to keep the single-member districts 51.5% of them voted for in 2022 or move back to an at-large system. Single-member districts have been contentious in the county since the last election cycle where Republican groups were accused by many, including Commissioner Ken Cornell who made Tuesday’s motion, of...
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