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Suwannee County single-vehicle accident kills 1
A woman died when her pickup left County Road 137 in Suwannee County, overturned and caught fire early Thursday morning. According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) release, a woman was driving a pickup south on CR 137 south of 256th Street east of Branford at 2:40 a.m. when the vehicle left the roadway to the east, overturned and caught fire.
Two people arrested for burglary after two-day manhunt
LAKE BUTLER, Fla. (WCJB) - Two people from North Central Florida are behind bars after stealing from a man’s property and attempting to run him over with a car. Cody Dover, 32, and Rachael Rosier, 28, were arrested on charges of aggravated assault with a vehicle and grand theft.
Newberry Education First releases its plan for teachers, staff members
The group advocating for the city of Newberry's schools to become public charters, Newberry Education First, has released its teacher packet as well as a corrected version of its staff packet. Both explain the conversion initiative and what would happen with classrooms, teachers and staff if the vote to convert...
Weather forecast – March 29, 2024
Highs on Friday will again be in the mid-70s, with no rain in the forecast. Temperatures will be slightly warmer each day through Tuesday before dropping to more seasonal temperatures in the latter part of next week. The post Weather forecast – March 29, 2024 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Newberry parent files ethics complaint against Alachua County school board member
NEWBERRY, Fla. (WCJB) -Lindsay McKeown, a parent of two Newberry school students filed a complaint with the Florida Commission on Ethics against Alachua County school board member Tina Certain. “She thinks of all the students in the district but she’s actively working against a group of parents in Newberry that...
Alachua gas leak prompts evacuations
A gas leak inside Turkey Creek Golf and Country Club prompted the Alachua Police Department (APD) to evacuate several residences, according to an APD Facebook post. APD offficers and Alachua County Fire Rescue personnel were on site of the gas leak, possibly caused by a lightning strike, Wednesday morning. According...
High Springs residents vote for new city commissioner in special election
HIGH SPRINGS, Fla. (WCJB) - The results are in for the special election in High Springs to select a new city commissioner. Wayne Bloodsworth Jr. won the election with 54 percent of the vote defeating Chad Howell. The special election was held after former Commissioner Steve Tapanes stepped down due to concerns about Form 6, a financial disclosure form for elected officials.
Residents react to murder of 18-year-old Newberry High School student
NEWBERRY, Fla. (WCJB) -Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for the person responsible for killing 18-year-old Jermaine Godbolt, a Newberry High School senior. According to deputies, they responded to a reported shooting on NW 253rd Street, near Newberry Road. When they arrived on the scene they found Godbolt suffering...
ASO officially opens their Newberry precinct
NEWBERRY, Fla. (WCJB) - The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office officially opened their Newberry precinct. ASO officials say they are looking forward to building a stronger community that benefits all citizens. At this ribbon cutting ceremony, attendees enjoyed a BBQ dinner and door prizes, courtesy of the Gainesville Offshore Fishing...
Trenton man videos victim in UF Library West stall
A Trenton man allegedly recorded a victim in UF Library West Wednesday while using a urinal without consent. Bryan Shuping, 55, has since been trespassed from all UF properties and is facing charges of video voyeurism and battery by touch or strike. The victim witnessed a phone pointed at them...
Rock N Roll Sushi amps up menu with bold new flavors
American-style sushi restaurant Rock N Roll Sushi has rolled out a new core menu that features everything from a flavorful new appetizer to hibachi-style entrees. The post Rock N Roll Sushi amps up menu with bold new flavors appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Newberry approves NC Ranch future land use
The Newberry City Commission unanimously approved the second reading of a future land use map amendment and comprehensive plan text amendment for the NC Ranch planned development, at a regular meeting on Monday. The NC Ranch development is set to take up almost 1,300 acres over the next 50 years...
Cyclist hit by pickup truck in Turkey Creek
A 72-year-old woman was trauma-alerted to a local hospital this morning after a pickup truck hit a cyclist on Turkey Creek Boulevard. The post Cyclist hit by pickup truck in Turkey Creek appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
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