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GPD: Victim’s family covered up accidental shooting death involving a toddler
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Officers arrested two family members of a man from Gainesville killed in a shooting last month near the Ironwood Golf Course. Officers say the man’s mother and brother covered up the fact a toddler in his home accidentally shot him. Officers charged Lawanda Wade, 50,...
5 Alachua County restaurants cited for high-priority violations; 1 temporarily closed
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. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring...
Weather Forecast: Toasty End to the Week
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Dry, warmer-than-normal weather continues until a cold front brings change early next week. Thursday: Some clouds early, then increasing sunshine & very warm. Highs in the mid/upper 80′s. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy with a few patches of fog late. Lows in the low 60′s.
Gainesville man charged with attempted murder, sentenced to ten years after pleading no contest
A man facing charges for attempting a drive-by shooting in Gainesville entered a plea of no contest on Wednesday, April 17, in exchange for a 10-year prison sentence. On October 23, 2023 Gainesville police said Devin Terrell Freeman, 23, attempted to lure a coworker to his car to fight outside of the Cascades apartment complex in Southeast Gainesville.
On record streak, can Jac Caglianone power Florida baseball in critical SEC series?
Florida baseball two-way star Jac Caglianone is heating up at the plate, but whether it's enough to carry UF on a late-season surge to secure a postseason berth remains to be seen. Caglianone homered for a Florida Gators record seventh straight game during UF's 12-1 win over Jacksonville on Tuesday...
Education First for Newberry, Alachua County Public School officials address ballot controversy
NEWBERRY, Fla. (WCJB) - Oakview Middle and Newberry High schools will not become charter schools after the vote failed. But the vote for Newberry Elementary School is being challenged. The possibility of Newberry Elementary School becoming a charter school is still up in the air. During Wednesday’s vote count, Supervisor...
Gainesville man arrested for stealing car, gun, and cash from girlfriend to pay a debt
Bryan Maverick Williams, Jr., 29, was cited for driving without a valid license today and arrested on a warrant for stealing a car, gun, cash, and other items. The post Gainesville man arrested for stealing car, gun, and cash from girlfriend to pay a debt appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
How did Buc-ee’s get its name? You might be surprised
Despite its Texan upbringing, Buc-ee’s has been a smash hit for many Florida residents since its debut in St. Augustine over three years ago. Since then, the mega-gas station chain has expanded to Daytona Beach, with plans to soon bring the beaver to St. Lucie County and a “Texas-sized” location to Marion County.
Alachua County Pets: Pinky, Blanco, and Crocs
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Let’s take a look at some adorable adoptable animals from Alachua County looking for their new loving homes. This smart boy has been working on lots of tricks. Meet Pinky. He is 2-year-old and is hoping to find a family who loves playing outside. Blanco...
Sheriff’s Office designates parking spot for child exchange
ASO’s “Designated Area for Exchange of Child” is the second spot on your left when you pull in, across from the main entrance and lobby. The post Sheriff’s Office designates parking spot for child exchange appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
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