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(10/13/24 3:14pm)
A Gainesville man was arrested Friday on suspicion of sexual offense against a minor at a haunted house. The incident happened at 303 SW 170th St., according to police records, at a Halloween haunted house event held by teenagers playing the “scare actors.”The 15-year-old victim was reportedly playing one of the “scare actors” and was sitting in a wheelchair along the property. According to the arrest report, Lonnie J. Ward, 47, was the last person who went through the haunted house. Upon entering, he allegedly approached the victim and touched her inappropriately, then stared at her “in a bizarre manner,” according to the arrest report.A teenager standing behind the victim witnessed the event and reported Ward tried to “play it off” by looking surprised and left the area after making eye contact with him.Ward denied allegations of touching the victim and stated he was looking for his son in the haunted house.Ward was charged with “lascivious molestation,” according to the arrest report Friday at his house.Contact Julia Levi at jlevi@alligator.org. Follow her on X @julialevi55.
(10/10/24 10:55pm)
GRACE Marketplace, which provides shelter and resources to Gainesville's homeless, announced the resignation of its CEO, Jon DeCarmine, in a press release Wednesday. His resignation is effective Dec. 31. DeCarmine had been the CEO of GRACE since 2017. Previously, he served as director of operations for three years.“Under his stewardship, the organization has flourished, improving the lives of our neighbors experiencing homelessness,” Kevin Spellicy, Chair of the Board of Directors, said in the press release. “We are immensely grateful for his vision, passion and commitment to our mission and wish him nothing but the best.” The board of directors said they will be searching for a new CEO and “ensuring the organization continues to thrive and meet the growing needs of the Gainesville community.”John Thomas, the Vice President of Advancement, has been appointed by the Board of Directors as the new interim CEO. Thomas’ position begins Jan. 1. According to the press release, Thomas joined GRACE in 2019 and has almost 15 years of nonprofit experience. He was previously the Director of Development at Peaceful Paths and contributed “significantly to that organization’s growth and success,” the press release said.“Thomas has a strong track record in advancing organizational missions and securing strategic partnerships,” the organization wrote. DeCarmine will continue to work with GRACE until Feb. 16 to aid with the transition.
(10/09/24 12:10am)
One of the most prominent narratives in college football today is the inability for a program to maintain its commitments from high school players. This becomes especially prevalent as a head coach either begins to struggle in the win-loss column or faces heavy scrutiny from its fanbase.
(10/08/24 6:02pm)
¿Cuándo y dónde tocará tierra el huracán Milton?
(10/08/24 4:42pm)
Update: Traffic lights are out on Northwest 39th Avenue between 83rd Street and 98th Street, according to a City of Gainesville post on X.If there are no signal lights at an intersection, the post recommends treating it like a four-way stop. Red flashing lights should be treated as a stop sign. Under yellow flashing lights, drivers should proceed with caution only when traffic permits. Power has been restored to the outage near Saint Francis Catholic Academy, according to GRU’s outage map.
(10/08/24 1:44am)
About 20 people gathered under umbrellas outside the Gainesville Regional Utility headquarters Monday afternoon with signs reading, “Vote yes for local public utilities.”
(10/07/24 6:08pm)
When a vigil for Israel descended into chaos after students perceived a loud noise as gunshots on Oct. 10, 2023, the only thing on Mordechai Krasnjanski’s mind was to run to safety.
(10/07/24 2:55pm)
After 23 years at the helm, Florida women’s tennis head coach Roland Thornqvist unexpectedly announced his retirement Monday morning.
(10/07/24 1:36am)
4 P.M. UPDATE: Alachua County Public Schools, district offices and extracurricular activities will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, ACPS Spokesperson Jackie Johnson wrote in an email.
(10/08/24 9:00am)
Beyond clubs promoting their next meeting and DoorDash handing out free Crumbl cookies, another organization is tabling across campus this election season: voter registration drives.
(10/07/24 9:55am)
Mochiry’s Sept. 29 grand opening was a combination of anticipation and anxiety for co-founder and owner Main Alqwasmi.
(10/07/24 10:00am)
The last week of September marked one year of homelessness for 36-year-old Lana Wise. She often struggles to find a private place to use the bathroom, sometimes going for more than 24 hours without relief.
(10/07/24 10:00am)
Cuando una vigilia el 10 de octubre de 2023 para Israel se convirtió en un caos después de que los estudiantes percibieron un fuerte ruido como disparos, lo único que se le pasó por la cabeza a Mordechai Krasnjanski fue correr hacia la seguridad.
(10/07/24 9:45am)
The soothing rhythm of whirring pottery wheels has become a regular part of Sara Truman’s daily life.
(10/06/24 7:02pm)
As Hurricane Helene swept through Gainesville Sept. 26, the Humane Society of North Central Florida lost its power. Prepared and privileged, staff said, the shelter regained power the next morning.
(10/06/24 6:30pm)
Florida Gators outside hitter AC Fitzpatrick (0) and Florida Gators setter Alexis Stucky (5) celebrate a point during the first set at the Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on Sunday, October 06, 2024.
(10/06/24 5:19pm)
In a world increasingly defined by environmental challenges, 22-year-old Will Wanzenberg chose to look for the positives.
(10/06/24 3:34am)
Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) throws the ball during the second half half at Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, October 05, 2024.
(10/06/24 3:34am)
Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) stiff arms a defender during the second half half at Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, October 05, 2024.
(10/06/24 3:34am)
Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (1) breaks a tackle during the first half at Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, October 05, 2024.
