Florida Pizza Spots That Prove Local Beats Corporate
Florida’s pizza scene is alive with independent pizzerias that create unforgettable experiences, far beyond what any chain could offer. From wood-fired crusts in Miami Beach to coal-oven masterpieces in Clearwater, local spots bring passion, creativity, and authenticity to every slice. These pizzerias prove that when...
Gainesville retailer hosts sweater swap event
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The Life Unplastic store held an event called the “Cozy Sweater Swap Party.”. Attendees had the chance to bring in up to 10 clean sweaters of any kind to swap for a new one. All unclaimed sweaters were donated to the Grace Marketplace to be...
Young cowboys and cowgirls unleash their rodeo skills in Williston
WILLISTON, Fla. (WCJB) - Young cowboys and cowgirls are sharpening their rodeo skills at the Rafters Cross Cowboy Church. The Bull Riding and Rodeo Clown School offers activities such as bull riding, barrel racing, and various displays of courage—all within the supportive environment of the church. “It’s a mix...
Cold front on Sunday: Windy weather, dipping temps and high beach hazards
ORLANDO, Fla. – Sunday morning starts with patchy, dense fog in some areas. A dense fog advisory was in effect for Marion County, with visibility reduced to less than a quarter mile, but was set to expire at 9 a.m. A front settles in on Sunday and isolated showers...
Renter Detained In Raid At Drug House On The Historic Side Of The Villages
A renter was detained during a raid on a drug house on The Villages’ Historic Side. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office requested that Lady Lake police respond to the residence at 1787 W. Schwartz Blvd. in the Village of Country Club Hills around 10:30 p.m. Saturday. It was thought that there were two people at the...
Local Popeyes receives an administrative complaint after being cited for 9 violations
A Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Alachua County, FL, received an administrative complaint recommendation following a Dec. 30, 2025, inspection that documented nine violations, including two high-priority infractions. State records show inspectors observed employees handling food-contact surfaces with unwashed hands and...
Record-breaking highs possible on Saturday before winter returns in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – From Southeast Georgia to Northeast Florida, record highs were tied on Friday. Expect another day of springlike weather to grace our area before the next wave of cold air sinks in on Sunday. Alma, Georgia, tied a record high of 80 degrees, while both Gainesville and...
Crews searching for missing girl near Newnans Lake
Crews with the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a missing 17-year-old girl near Newnans Lake.
Florida Man Dies After Disney Springs Diner Staff Called Security Instead Of 911, Lawsuit...
A wrongful death lawsuit filed this week alleges a man choked to death at a popular Disney Springs restaurant because staff followed a policy to contact private security before dialing 911. The complaint, filed in federal court on Tuesday, accuses The Boathouse Restaurant of negligence in the death of Kevin...
PHOTOS: Crews extricate occupant from car after crash on CR 219A
One person was extricated from a car and multiple patients were transported to a local hospital this evening after a two-vehicle crash north of Hawthorne. The post PHOTOS: Crews extricate occupant from car after crash on CR 219A appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
