Gainesville RTS cancels contract with disability van service, launches in-house app
The Gainesville Regional Transit System advisory board declared at a Wednesday meeting it has canceled its contract with a third-party transportation service for people with disabilities. Instead, RTS will use its own new app to facilitate access. MV Paratransit Service is an international accessible transportation...
Marion County School Board Approves Pricing for East Marion Elementary Project
OCALA, Fl (352today.com) – The guaranteed maximum price for the East Marion Elementary School interior doors and wall installation project was approved by a 4-0, with one recusal, by the Marion County Public School Board at their meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. This project will significantly enhance the...
High Springs City Manager Wastes Wilson After Wastewater PO Predicament
On January 22, the City of High Springs met for a workshop meeting shortly after firing Diane Wilson, their now-former finance director. The firing comes soon after the city had to pay a years-old purchase order (PO) of roughly $900,000 using emergency funds. Wilson admitted that she might've missed the PO but...
Bowie Pizza celebrates grand opening in Gainesville
Bowie Pizza, a new eatery in Gainesville, is showcasing a two-day fermented dough process and Brazilian-inspired flavors that set it apart from other pizza restaurants in the area. The restaurant, located at 1522 NW 13th St., hosted its grand opening on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. offering samples of...
Estranged married couple found dead in Starke; deputies investigate shooting
STARKE, Fla. (WCJB) - A man and a woman are dead after a shooting in Starke early Thursday morning. Bradford County Sheriff’s officials say the Bradford County Communications Center received a 911 hang-up call at 15265 N.E. 6th Ln. in Starke just after 5 a.m. Deputies say they found...
Tim Tebow helps celebrate Walmart’s Neighborhood Market opening in Ocala
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - For many, Tim Tebow was the main draw, but they were also happy to see such a large turnout in their community. The brand new Walmart Neighborhood Market had its official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Southeast Maricamp Road at 8:30 Wednesday morning. The project was approved back...
Inside ‘Handsome Devil: Charming Killer’ Wade Wilson’s life on death row
Convicted killer Wade Wilson's journey to Florida's death row is documented in detail in the new Paramount+ docuseries "Handsome Devil: Charming Killer". The three-part production dropped on Jan. 20. Wilson was convicted in 2024 and sentenced to death for the 2019 murders of Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz in Cape...
State semifinalist Buchholz places 5 on All Area Big School Offense
Senior Justin Williams led Buchholz with 1,117 receiving yards, 547 rushing yards, and 21 total touchdowns on offense in 2025. Sophomore quarterback Andrew Whittemore threw for 2,116 yards and rushed for 401 yards while sophomore Javaris Gardner and junior Jasiah Powell excelled as top running backs. Buchholz...
Movies and TV shows casting in Gainesville
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
Alachua County, FL – Brush Fire: NW 56th Place Closed in Newberry
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Newberry, FL – Residents in western Alachua County are urged to use caution this afternoon as crews respond to an active brush fire that has shut down a roadway and may force evacuations in parts of...
