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Alachua Chronicle aims to deliver truthful, fact-based stories about issues affecting Alachua County, Florida. While many news outlets concentrate on national politics, local governments play a significant role in our everyday lives, influencing areas like education, public safety, infrastructure, taxes, utility costs, and zoning laws. We cover local matters and government meetings to keep the community informed and ensure that there is transparency, holding governments accountable for their actions.

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Gainesville man arrested after 3-mile chase through Archer Road apartment complexes

5 days ago | alachuachronicle.com | Jennifer Cabrera

Staff reportGAINESVILLE, Fla. – Jerry Wayne Brunson, Jr., 35, was arrested last night after allegedly fleeing from an attempted traffic stop, leading officers through several apartment complexes until they discontinued pursuit after about three miles. After his car was found abandoned with a flat tire, he was located in another car in the Butler Plaza area and arrested.
Jail Booking Log, May 31

5 days ago | alachuachronicle.com | Jennifer Cabrera

AVILA-ROJAS, DAVID JESUS DOB: 05/29/2002 Charge(s): PETIT THEFT (RETAIL) DONOVAN, DYLAN DOB: 03/04/1977 Charge(s): (IN HOUSE) AGGRAV ASSAULT W/ DEADLY WEAPON; AGGRAV BATTERY W/ DEADLY WEAPON GARCIA, ALEXANDER DOB: 06/02/1995 Charge(s): DUI; REFUSAL SUBMIT DUI TESTING; DWLSR 3RD SUB VIOL HAMBY, LUVMARR DOB: 10/31/2004 Charge(s): DOMESTIC BATTERY BY STRANGULATION; AGGRAVETED BATTERY WITH A DEADLY WEAPON JACKSON, MALACHI DOB: 01/29/2004 Charge(s): DAMAGE PROP-CRIMINAL MISCH: OVER 200 DOLS UNDER...
HSPD Chief says arrest may have prevented Memorial Weekend violence at Ginnie Springs

6 days ago | alachuachronicle.com | Jennifer Cabrera

Staff reportHIGH SPRINGS, Fla. – High Springs Police Chief J. Antoine Sheppard believes the arrest of Adam Webb on May 25 may have prevented violence at Ginnie Springs over Memorial Weekend. At about 2:26 p.m. on Sunday, May 25, Adam Joseph Webb, 22, was driving through High Springs when he was pulled over by a Florida Highway Patrol Trooper for not wearing a seatbelt.
Florida Division of Emergency Management highlights hurricane preparedness

6 days ago | alachuachronicle.com | Jennifer Cabrera

Press release from the Florida Division of Emergency ManagementFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—Today, Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie was joined by the Adjutant General of Florida, Major General John D. Haas,at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) Eye of the Storm event, urging Floridians to make their final preparations for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which officially starts tomorrow, June 1.
Homeless man arrested for stabbing man, choking woman at GRACE Marketplace

6 days ago | alachuachronicle.com | Jennifer Cabrera

Staff reportGAINESVILLE, Fla. – Luvmarr D’layy Hamby, 20, was arrested early this morning for allegedly stabbing a man and choking a woman at GRACE Marketplace. A few minutes after midnight, Gainesville Police Department officers responded to GRACE Marketplace (3055 NE 28th Drive), where they found a man on the ground, covered in blood.
Corrections Officer charged with raping minor at apartment complex pool

6 days ago | alachuachronicle.com | Jennifer Cabrera

Staff reportGAINESVILLE, Fla. – Cody Daniel Lord, 24, was arrested early this morning and charged with seven counts of sexual battery on a minor, kidnapping, and child abuse after allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl at the pool at Forest View Apartments (formerly The Pavilion on 62nd, 1000 SW 62nd Blvd). A Gainesville Police Department Detective reported that the victim went to the pool at about 9 p.m. on May 30 with a friend, who is also a minor, and the girls sat in the hot tub.
Jail Booking Log, May 30

6 days ago | alachuachronicle.com | Jennifer Cabrera

BALESTRIERI, ALISSA DOB: 02/04/1987 Charge(s): (SENTENCED) (VOP/ASP) LARC: 20K DOLS LT 100K DOLS; GRAND THEFT FIREARM; EXTORT OR THREATS; USE 2 WAY COMM DEVICE TO FACI BARROW, CHASE DOB: 09/29/1990 Charge(s): (SENTENCED) OPERATE MOTOR VEHICLE WO VALID LICENSE X2 CUNNINGHAM, DWJUAN DOB: 09/21/1984 Charge(s): (FTA) PETIT THEFT MERCH/FARM/TRANSIT $100-$750 DONOVAN, DYLAN DOB: 03/04/1977 Charge(s): MARIJUANA-POSSESS; POSSESS HARMFUL NEW LEGEND DRUG W/O PRESCRIPTION; POSSESS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE...
Alachua County Commission reluctantly agrees to loan $68k to Archer to avoid missing permit deadlines

1 week ago | alachuachronicle.com | Jennifer Cabrera

BY JENNIFER CABRERAGAINESVILLE, Fla. – At their May 27 meeting, the Alachua County Commission reluctantly agreed to lend $68,732 to the City of Archer to help them pay their engineering firm and avoid missing a permit deadline. Original request from ArcherThe agenda item was a request from the City of Archer to approve two applications for infrastructure surtax funds to construct a wastewater collection system and replace aging portions of the City’s potable water distribution system.
June 3 Alachua County Commission Special Meeting

1 week ago | alachuachronicle.com | Jennifer Cabrera

Press release from Alachua CountyGAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Alachua County Commission will conduct a special meeting on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. They are hosting a policy discussion at 1:30 p.m. in the Grace Knight Conference Room, located on the second floor of the Alachua County Administration Building (12 SE 1st St., Gainesville).
June 4 School Board of Alachua County workshop

1 week ago | alachuachronicle.com | Jennifer Cabrera

Skip to content HomeEducationJune 4 School Board of Alachua County workshop Public notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP The School Board of Alachua County, Florida, shall hold a public workshop to which all persons are invited. DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 10 a.m. LOCATION: District Office Boardroom, 620 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL PURPOSE: General Business Meeting AGENDA (Click here to view the attachments): A. Meeting Opening 1. Call to Order B. FMX Presentation 1. FMX...