Marion County firefighter hazing defendants waive speedy trial
The three remaining defendants in the Marion County firefighter hazing case have waived their right to a speedy trial.
Viewer says proposed Marion Oaks Manor Extension is too close for comfort
OCALA, Fla. — A Marion County viewer says a new road to relieve congestion is coming too close for comfort. Hudson Gillespie contacted Traffic Inbox because a new high school is being built just outside his SummerGlen 55-plus active adult community, and major roadway construction could be next. “We're...
‘I wish to God they would’ve been sharp as f—’: Woman disappointed that ‘dull’...
A 45-year-old Florida woman allegedly attacked her 83-year-old stepfather with "very dull" kitchen knives and later told cops she wished the knives "would've been sharp as f—" so she could've killed him. Jennifer Gill, 45, stands accused of second-degree attempted murder in the stabbing of her 83-year-old stepfather,...
Alachua police investigate apparent fatal dog attack
Moraima Simon, 61, was found dead near her son's home in Alachua after reportedly being mauled by the family's two pit bull dogs. The two pit bulls were impounded by animal control, and an investigation will determine if they should be destroyed. Simon was caring for her grandson when the...
Man pleads not guilty to murdering 3-year-old in Citra
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - A man pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to abusing a 3-year-old girl in Citra, leading to her death. Jeroen Coombs, 31, faces charges of second-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, and child cruelty in connection with the death of Paisley Brown, 3. Coombs told investigators that he...
Homeless woman arrested for urinating in parking garage at apartment complex near campus
Shakira Latreece Campbell, 32, was arrested on March 11 for allegedly urinating in the parking garage of an apartment complex near campus; at the time, she had been out of jail for one week after serving a 45-day sentence for threatening to kill a police officer. The post Homeless woman arrested for urinating in...
Gainesville City Commission narrowly votes to kill potential Charter amendment that would allow Commissioners...
At the March 12 General Policy Committee meeting, several Gainesville City Commissioners said they would like additional administrative and policy support, and they discussed various solutions, including an expanded internship program, a Charter amendment that would allow Commissioners to directly supervise staff,...
Missing UF alumnus found dead on campus
James Brandon Czerepusko, a 31-year-old Gainesville resident and UF alumnus, was found dead on UF campus Monday evening. He was reported missing Sunday when he didn’t return home from a bike ride. Art Forgey, Gainesville Police Department’s public information officer, said Czerepusko’s body was found Monday behind...
Speeding Tickets: Gainesville, Alachua County installing speed cameras in school zones
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — Speeding drivers in Gainesville may soon face fines from both Alachua County and the city as both are installing speed cameras in school zones in an attempt to slow down traffic. For years, these cameras have been legal in Florida, and now leaders in the...
‘In awe, so humbled’: Gainesville hairstylist wins an Emmy for work on Disney film
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Antionette Black got her start in Gainesville, Florida, and is now an Emmy award-winning hairstylist. “{I was} completely shocked, in awe, so humbled,” Black stated in shock. “God put the right people in my path to get me where I am. A friend saw what I did and invited me to come work in...
