Drought Fatigue: Simple steps that make a big difference
As temperatures warm and water demand increases, officials across Florida are reminding residents that conservation starts at home. From your yard to your kitchen sink, small changes can lead to big water savings. Here are simple ways to conserve water inside and outside your home. Meteorologist Leslie Hudson has...
This Florida Spot Looks Normal Until You See What’s Inside
From the outside, it looks like just another neighborhood pizza spot, the kind you might pass without giving it a second thought. But the moment you step inside, it becomes clear that this place is doing something completely different. You notice it right away. The space feels less like a...
Former 5-Star QB DJ Lagway Explains Differences Between Offenses at Florida, Baylor
Coming from Florida, Lagway mentioned a big difference.
Piesanos refreshes University Avenue location with new interior
Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza on West University Avenue unveiled a redesigned interior Monday, featuring an open layout, updated lighting and modern design elements. Guests gathered ahead of the restaurant’s 11 a.m. opening for a ceremonial pizza cutting and ribbon cutting, mingling and eating slices of pizza as staff...
Newberry man dies after crashing dirt bike into SUV
NEWBERRY, Fla. (WCJB) - A 40-year-old man from Newberry is dead after crashing his dirt bike in a three-vehicle crash Monday night. Florida Highway Patrol troopers say the 40-year-old was riding his dirt bike eastbound on the south shoulder of State Road 26, just a half-mile west of Northwest 266th Street, at around...
Gainesville family collects police patches from all 50 states for daughters birthday
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Gabby Taylor’s family said her love for law enforcement runs deep. Every year, leaders from the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office and Gainesville Police Department escort her to Tim Tebow’s Night to Shine prom. She also participates in Tip-A-Cop events. Gabby’s 30th birthday is...
Gainesville leaders address family homelessness at summit as St. Francis House closes
Leaders gathered at a summit in Gainesville to address family homelessness as St. Francis House, a longtime resource for families in need, begins shutting down services.
Hawthorne man, 40, killed in head-on collision on County Road 2082
A 40-year-old Hawthorne man was killed early March 28 in a head-on collision in southeast Alachua County, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol. Here's what we know: When did the crash happen? March 28 at about 12:20 a.m. Local news: FHP: Alachua man, 19, dies in single-vehicle crash Where did...
Crews contain 20-acre fire in northeast Alachua County
Crews from multiple agencies worked today to contain a fire off of North County Road 225 that spread to 20 acres and threatened several structures. The post Crews contain 20-acre fire in northeast Alachua County appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Dunnellon police chief has submitted his resignation
Dunnellon Police Chief Ron Bray has decided to call time on his career. In an email sent to the city clerk dated March 16, Bray wrote: "I would like this email to serve as the formal submission of my resignation as the City of Dunnellon Police Chief. It has been a true joy and pleasure serving the citizens in the...

















