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‘Went too far’: Gainesville mother charged with second-degree murder

A Gainesville woman was arrested after deputies said she beat her 2-year-old daughter who later died from her injuries. Deputies responded to a call Thursday reporting a 2-year-old girl was unconscious and not breathing. Jessica Neathea Wilson, the girl’s 29-year-old mother, told deputies she beat her daughter because
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Alachua residents pack City Hall for Walmart zoning hearing

ALACHUA, Fla. (WCJB) - The Alachua City Commission heard from residents about a proposed Walmart along US 441, with dozens packing City Hall to voice their opinions on the project still in the planning phase. Commissioners continued discussions from weeks ago about zoning changes for the possible Walmart. The first...
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Commercial site near SR 200 in Ocala sells for $1.395 million

A commercial property in southwest Ocala that previously housed a plumbing business and a tire shop has just changed hands for nearly $1.4 million. Anthony “Tony” Mendola and his wife, Becky, sold the 0.9-acre site located at 10988 SW 94th Court in Ocala to Elevation Property Partners, LLC, for $1,395,000 on June 18, a
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Intriguing Easton Royal comments keep leaving door open for Jon Sumrall’s 5-star flip

5-star Texas commit Easton Royal seems quite torn on whether to play for Sark, of potentially flip to Florida instead.
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FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: Overturned semi, fuel spill closes Bradford County roadway

A traffic crash with injuries Monday morning has closed the on-ramp of State Road 100 northbound to the Bypass.
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Man Placed in ICE Custody After Misdemeanor Traffic Conviction

Thursday afternoon, Jander Alexander Cordero-Silva, 29, was convicted of driving with a suspended or revoked license and later placed into the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). On May 18, Gainesville Police Department (GPD) Officer Larry Prunty conducted a traffic stop on Cordero-Silva. A dispa
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Florida Credit Union planning first Northeast Florida branch

Florida Credit Union, a Gainesville-based financial institution, is planning a location in Middleburg. The proposed site is at northeast Branan Field Road and Irvin Court off Blanding Boulevard, and would be the credit union’s first Northeast Florida branch. Clay County Property Appraiser records show the credit union
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Driving instructor warns against distracted driving among teens

It's one of the most dangerous times for teens on roadways. Memorial Day to Labor Day is known as the "100 Deadliest Days of Summer." Teen drivers are more likely to be involved in car crashes because they have more free time in the summer. According to Florida Highway Safety...
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Museum hosting talk on Marion County’s most infamous gangster shootout

The Silver River Museum is inviting the public to step back into the gangster era this week with a special presentation on the infamous Ma Barker House FBI shootout. The upcoming talk is part of the 2026 Summer Speakers Series and will take place on Saturday, June 27 at 10:00 a.m.
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Motorcycle rider dies after two-vehicle crash in south Marion County

A motorcycle rider was hit and killed on June 22, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Here's what we know: Where was the crash? County Road 475 and Southeast 178th Street. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } What time was the crash? 5:50 a.m. June 2

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