C.m. Walker

2 weeks ago | alachuacountytoday.com | C.m. Walker

NEWBERRY – A 19-year-old Newberry man previously arrested in connection with a stolen firearm has now been formally charged with burglary and the theft of two additional guns related to the same 2024 incident, authorities said. Jacques Demetrius Harris was charged in May 2025 in connection with a Sept. 23, 2024, burglary during which four firearms were reported stolen from a vehicle in Newberry.

2 weeks ago | alachuacountytoday.com | C.m. Walker

MICANOPY ‒ An 81-year-old Micanopy man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly firing a revolver during a dispute with family members of his deceased ex-wife and continuing to shoot at their vehicle as they fled the property, according to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office. John Morgan Webb was arrested around 12:50 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, following an incident that began when three relatives of his ex-wife arrived at a residence to clean and prepare it for sale.

3 weeks ago | alachuacountytoday.com | C.m. Walker

NEWBERRY – A long-held vision became reality on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, as between 700 and 750 attendees gathered to witness the dedication of the Newberry Veterans Memorial. The ceremony honored local service members and celebrated the community’s dedication to bringing the memorial to life. Newberry City Commissioner Mark Clark, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served two tours in Iraq, was a driving force behind the project. “The whole experience was an absolute pleasure,” Clark said.

3 weeks ago | alachuacountytoday.com | C.m. Walker

HIGH SPRINGS — The High Springs City Commission honored local resident Zach Nichols on May 22, 2025, for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest distinction in the Boy Scouts of America. Nichols received a formal proclamation during the commission's regularly scheduled meeting, followed by a standing ovation and photo opportunity. Commissioners praised his dedication, leadership, and community service.

3 weeks ago | alachuacountytoday.com | C.m. Walker

NEWBERRY – A 19-year-old Newberry man was arrested Sunday after a shooting that killed 44-year-old Harley Van Leer, according to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 11:45 a.m. to the 25700 block of Northwest 7th Place after reports of a shooting, the sheriff’s office said. They found Van Leer with a gunshot wound to the chest. He was transported to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, authorities said.