by Jennifer Cabrera on November 22, 2024 at 12:51 AM

At this evening's Gainesville City Commission meeting, Nelson Moya was sworn in as the Chief of the Gainesville Police Department. The post Nelson Moya sworn in as Chief of Gainesville Police Department appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.

by Jennifer Cabrera on November 22, 2024 at 12:23 AM

At today's Gainesville City Commission meeting, an "unpalatable" ordinance prohibiting public camping passed on first reading with some modifications. The post Gainesville City Commission passes “unpalatable” ordinance prohibiting public camping on first reading appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.

by Jennifer Cabrera on November 21, 2024 at 11:41 PM

Bryan Keith Baker, 61, was arrested early this morning after allegedly hitting two vehicles with his truck, fleeing on foot, and later calling 911 to report that the truck had been stolen. The post Man arrested after allegedly hitting two cars with his truck, fleeing on foot, and then reporting his truck stolen appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.

by Jennifer Cabrera on November 21, 2024 at 10:57 PM

Alexei Francis Bellow, 35, was arrested yesterday and charged with aggravated battery after allegedly ramming a man's car after a road rage incident. The post Alachua woman on pre-trial release charged with deliberately ramming man’s car appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.

by Jennifer Cabrera on November 21, 2024 at 10:34 PM

“November is a time to give thanks and reflect on the blessings we have been given as Americans,” said Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr.  “I encourage families to spend time together reading during this holiday season.” The post Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr., announces November Books of the Month appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.

by Jennifer Cabrera on November 21, 2024 at 9:28 PM

Levi's wish included exclusive access to the Gators' athletic facilities, a private dinner at Spurrier's, and watching a football game from the Champions Club The post 13-year-old with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma gets Make-A-Wish experience with the Florida Gators appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.

by Jennifer Cabrera on November 21, 2024 at 9:20 PM

The award will be used by the City to assess stretches of roadways, within city limits, where lighting conditions may contribute to crashes among roadway users, especially at high-risk locations for bicyclists and pedestrians. The post City of Gainesville awarded federal transportation grant to improve roadway safety appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.

by Jennifer Cabrera on November 21, 2024 at 9:12 PM

J.Jill is set to open its 3,379-square-foot location here at Butler Shopping Center District, with a soft launch on Nov. 26 The post Stylish addition to Gainesville: Butler Enterprises unveils new J.Jill location appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.

by Jennifer Cabrera on November 21, 2024 at 9:02 PM

UF Performing Arts presents Voctave on Thursday, December 5, at the Phillips Center The post Slip into the holiday spirit with Voctave on December 5 at the Phillips Center appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.

by Jennifer Cabrera on November 21, 2024 at 8:52 PM

Byron Devon Lewis, 34, was arrested early yesterday morning for allegedly driving through his next-door neighbor's back yard and damaging two sections of her fence along with furniture and other items. The post Man on probation arrested for driving through neighbor’s back yard, damaging fences and furniture appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.