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Jewelry store owner arrested for failure to remit sales taxes to the State
Alexis Erkki Hytonen, 44, was arrested yesterday and charged with failure to remit sales taxes collected during the calendar years of 2019 and 2020. The post Jewelry store owner arrested for failure to remit sales taxes to the State appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
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.
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. ...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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. ...
UF, Gainesville communities rally on Nakba Day
A crowd of about 50 UF and Gainesville community members wearing keffiyehs and carrying Palestinian flags gathered in the Plaza of the Americas Wednesday evening to commemorate the 76th anniversary of the Nakba. The rally — organized by UF Divestment Coalition — also marked the third consecutive week of pro-Palestinian protestors occupying the plaza.
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 ...
Gas prices dip slightly in Gainesville
Gainesville-area gas prices dropped seven cents per gallon over last week. According to Thursday’s weekly AAA gas report, the cost at the pump went from $3.61 per gallon last week to $3.54 in the Gainesville area. In Florida, the statewide average dropped two cents from $3.51 to 3.49, while the national average fell from $3.64 to $3.60.
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...
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.
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