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Homeless man charged with armed trespassing after multiple reports of a man walking around with a sword
17+ hour, 25+ min ago (345+ words) GAINESVILLE, Fla. " Williamson Dercelian Isaac, 23, was arrested yesterday at the Haile Market Square Publix after he allegedly refused to leave after being trespassed; when deputies recognized him as the man who had been seen walking around with a large sword,…...
Vu: Schools already pick up the pieces. They shouldn't have to become every broken system.
17+ hour, 10+ min ago (833+ words) Letter to the editor Most people do not go into teaching because they are looking for an easy job. They go into teaching because they care, because they want to give back, and because somewhere along the way, a teacher…...
Elmore: Supporting homeless students requires partnership, not shifting responsibility
17+ hour, 2+ min ago (72+ words) Alachua Chronicle Letter to the editor Recent discussions surrounding homelessness and student support in Alachua County have sparked an important community conversation. Following County Commission Chair Ken Cornell's letter encouraging the School Board to review underutilized facilities as part of…...
Letter: Why Gainesville needs a youth civic liaison program
17+ hour, 45+ min ago (145+ words) Letter to the editor I have already reached out to City Manager Andrew Persons" office to propose this partnership. I am hoping to formalize a "feedback loop" through the "Youth Civic Liaison Program," bridging youth to civic action networks for…...
Gainesville woman arrested for attacking ex-boyfriend and damaging his car
17+ hour, 56+ min ago (344+ words) GAINESVILLE, Fla. " Alteria Leandrea Watson, 24, was arrested yesterday for allegedly pepper-spraying and punching her ex-boyfriend before causing over $5, 000 in damage to his car. A Gainesville Police Department officer reported that at about 2: 18 a. m. on May 6, the victim, who had previously dated…...
Jail Booking Log, May 16
1+ day, 27+ min ago (112+ words) Alachua Chronicle EPPS, CALVIN DEVONTA JACKSON The booking report is provided by the Alachua County Sheriff's Office Department of the Jail. This information is public record and copied directly from the log. Mugshots are included when available. The charges listed…...
18-year-old arrested for stealing car and hitting deer
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (240+ words) GAINESVILLE, Fla. " Cameron William Ansel, 18, was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing a car and then damaging it by hitting a deer. The victim told a responding Gainesville Police Department that she had accidentally left the keys inside the vehicle when…...
Two homeless men arrested for attacking and trying to rape women; one attack was in Depot Park
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (665+ words) GAINESVILLE, Fla. " Thomas James Atkins, 49, and Steven Diaz, 43, were arrested early this morning for allegedly raping or attempting to rape women in seemingly random attacks; one incident was at Depot Park, and the other was at the intersection of NE…...
'I always worry about violent crime!"
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (59+ words) I always worry about violent crime!" Alachua Chronicle Comment as a guest: Stay informed by subscribing to our morning summary of the news! Don't miss a story, get all the headlines every morning: Please log in again. The login page…...