Jadan Baugh’s Instagram story sent Gator fans down a familiar rabbit hole
All eyes continue to be on Florida running back Jadan Baugh and what decision he’ll make in the coming days and weeks and every post and tweet keeps fans on the
Alachua County leaders open composting centers
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - If you’re in Alachua County, you can now compost your trash instead of tossing it. County leaders are collecting garbage to be composted for use by farmers and gardeners. There are collection centers in Gainesville, Alachua, Archer, Fairbanks, and Phifer. They’re open Monday, Tuesday,...
Walmart and multi-modal paths among topics for Q & A meeting
“The Q & A Meeting” will be hosted by resident Don Deakin on Monday evening, Jan. 5 from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Mulberry Grove Recreation Center. The following issues, and other topics, will be on the table for public discussion:. • District 4: Walmart/Traffic Phillips Villas Updates.
Mother in recovery after losing unborn child in Marion County accident that also claimed...
A 25-year-old mother is on the road to recovery after she suffered severe injuries in a fatal crash in Marion County that claimed the life of her unborn child and a 5-year-old boy. Josie NesSmith is currently recovering from injuries she sustained during a fatal accident on U.S. Highway 27...
Our potholes on County Road 318 are always filled, but never fixed
We also live on County Road 318 in Marion County and it is the same in the area that we live. Right by the I-75. The potholes in the roads are only ever being filled, never fixed. We have been here for almost 15 years and have had to call just to get them to come out and fix them.
“Sick to my very stomach, firehouse like a frat house”: Veteran firefighters tortured rookie...
Florida – A 19-year-old rookie firefighter in Florida alleges that his first few days on the job turned into a horrific nightmare when other first responders allegedly beat and tortured him to get his cell phone. Fox 35 got their hands on investigative records that show the incident led to many firings, criminal...
HCA North Florida Hospital celebrates NICU babies’ 1st New Year
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Officials at HCA North Florida Hospital in Gainesville are celebrating newborns who spent their very first Christmas and New Year’s Eve in the NICU. Hospital leaders say they are happy to be a part of the milestones for the babies and thank their NICU staff...
Attorney responds to MCFR firefighter hazing video release: ‘Allegations are serious’
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - For the first time, we’re hearing from a private attorney representing one of the former Marion County Fire Rescue employees who is facing charges of kidnapping, robbery, and battery. “The allegations are serious. There’s no doubt about that, and I definitely understand the concern that...
Family of Mary Sue Rich holds Celebration of Life Ceremony
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Hundreds of family, friends and former colleagues gathered Saturday afternoon to celebrate the life of former Ocala City Council member, Mary Sue Rich. Mary Sue Rich died peacefully on Dec. 18th, at the age of 85. Since her passing, her family has asked the community to...
21-year-old woman killed in single-vehicle crash on US 301 in Bradford County: FHP
A 21-year-old woman is dead after colliding with a culvert on US Highway 301 NB in Bradford County, says the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).

















