Residents must cut back on watering due to worsening drought conditions
Watering will be limited to one day per week as drought conditions have worsened. The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board has voted to declare a Modified Phase II “Severe” Water Shortage due to dry conditions throughout the region, which requires all residents, including those on private...
Missing autistic child in Bradford County found safe
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — UPDATE: The missing child has been found safe. For his privacy, his name and picture have been removed from the following story. The Bradford County Sheriff's Office is seeking the community's help in locating a missing 13-year-old boy. According to BCSO, he was last seen leaving...
Developers announce plans for 2,700-home farmstead community southwest of Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — Real estate developers in Alachua County are sharing their vision for a new “farmstead community” southwest of Gainesville. Officials with the Roberts Companies announced plans for Everlee Farms to be located on a 4,000-acre property between Southwest Archer Road and Parker Road. They...
Villagers contend complainers should have realized commercial development was inevitable
Some residents of the Marion County section of The Villages are pushing back against the suggestion that they are opposed to a new Walmart. Villages-News.com reported this week on the release of a detailed site plan for the new Neighborhood Walmart to be built adjacent to the Phillips Villas near Mulberry Grove...
High Springs fires finance director Diane Wilson
The city of High Springs fired Finance Director Diane Wilson over a missed $900,000 payment. City officials criticized the firing as sudden and unfair due to lack of public or private prior notice. The missed bill was paid in November 2025 after draining emergency cash funds, revealing past financial mismanagement.
Cuban and Mexican Flavors Coming to Williston FL
WILLISTON, FL — Latin Bites Cuban and Mexican Shop is planning a Fourth of July weekend opening at 610 SW 1st Ave, Williston, FL 32696, bringing Cuban and Mexican flavors to a small community that owner Mabel Rodriguez said has been in need of more dining options. The restaurant is a family-run project led by...
Gainesville man arrested for pulling a “hyper realistic” BB gun during dispute with co-worker
Anthony Autore, 19, was arrested yesterday for allegedly punching a co-worker and pulling out a "hyper realistic" BB gun during the fight. The post Gainesville man arrested for pulling a “hyper realistic” BB gun during dispute with co-worker appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Futures Finalist Peyton Brooks Chooses Cincinnati For 2027
Brooks’ 100 back time would currently rank as the 7th-fastest all-time in program history for the University of Cincinnati. Current photo via Peyton Brooks. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong...
We moved to Marion County because Sheriff Billy Woods is tougher on crime and...
I am a 73-year-old homeowner in Marion County and I can tell you, my wife and I moved here from the Miami area and one of the things that stands out for us is all of the sheriff’s departments in central Florida are all on the same page as far as law enforcement goes.
Belleview man arrested after chase, K-9 tracks suspect
BELLEVIEW, Fla. (WCJB) — A 44-year-old Belleview man is facing multiple charges after a chase with deputies Saturday night. Marion County deputies say they were looking for George Jones after a judge signed an arrest warrant for him on drug charges. Around 7:30 p.m., deputies spotted the vehicle they...

















