Gainesville brewery hosts bat conservation fundraiser
People from around Florida came to a Gainesville brewery Saturday morning to help support bat conservation efforts.
Parade of Homes Showcases New Builds, Design Trends Across Alachua County
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -A parade has come to Alachua County this weekend — but it’s not your typical parade. For its 67th year, the Parade of Homes is back, with the Builders Association of North Central Florida giving future homeowners and anyone who loves architecture and interior design a chance to tour some of the newest homes and features across the area.
Gainesville Duo wins silver at U.S. Open Pickleball Championships
Dr. Narsing Rao, a 51-year old physician, and Dr. Abhinav Alakshendra, a 44-year old associate professor at the University of Florida, recently secured a silver medal at the 2026 U.S. Open Pickleball Championships in Naples. The post Gainesville Duo wins silver at U.S. Open Pickleball Championships appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
White Castle skips past Marion County again, announces plans to expand in St. Johns
For the second time in the past year, White Castle has announced that it will open a new location within 50 miles of Marion County. The fast-food chain confirmed the news in a brief announcement on Friday morning, stating that another castle is coming to the Sunshine State. The new restaurant is planned for St. Augustine.
Highway in Bradford County closed due to trailer fire
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Southwest 85th Avenue and Southwest County Road 227 in Bradford County were closed due to a fire that started Saturday evening. Firefighters say a trailer fire leaked out into the woods near County Road 227. The road is closed about 3.5 miles west of U.S. 301.
Pedestrian killed in fatal collision just north of Marion County
A 44-year-old man from Fort Myers was killed early Sunday morning after being struck by a vehicle while walking along US Highway 301, just north of the Marion County line. The fatal crash occurred at approximately 6:10 a.m. near the intersection of SE US Highway 301 and SE 41st Lane, just north of the Hawthorne city limits in Alachua County.
Gainesville caregiver festival connects families with resources and support
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Families gathered in Gainesville to connect with resources and celebrate caregivers in the community. The Caregiver’s Festival brought together families to find resources, support and a sense of community. The event featured speakers, live entertainment, wellness activities, caregiving resources, local vendors and community organizations. It...
Detectives continue to search for leads in 32-year-old cold case
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - It has been 32 years since the remains of 24-year-old Robert Howards were discovered in a wooded area near SW Archer Road and SW 170th Street. On Saturday, the anniversary of the discovery, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office posted to bring awareness and ask for the community’s assistance in helping crack the case.
Healthy Heroes Day returns to Gainesville to share child safety tips, car seat checks
Healthy Heroes Day returned to Gainesville, and UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital brought together local organizations to share child safety tips with families.
Summerfield Hit-And-Run Suspect Nabbed After Slamming Into Marion County School Bus
A Summerfield driver is behind bars after troopers say his pickup truck rear-ended a Marion County school bus that was stopped to pick up students last Monday, then took off. The bus was packed with Belleview High School students, and several riders suffered minor injuries that were checked out by emergency crews, according to investigators.
