Florida’s Hidden Seafood Buffet Tucked Inside a Place You Would Never Expect
Tucked along FL-26 in tiny Melrose, Blue Water Bay looks like a classic wood-paneled haunt, yet it hides a seafood buffet locals whisper about. Step inside and you are greeted by Gulf aromas, clinking glasses, and the promise of oysters, shrimp, and Southern comfort. It feels like stumbling into a coastal secret far...
Woman on pre-trial release charged with fleeing from officer after driving away with parking...
Tia Misel Cooks, 32, was arrested yesterday after she allegedly drove away with a parking boot attached to her car, damaging the boot, and then fled from an officer who tried to conduct a traffic stop. The post Woman on pre-trial release charged with fleeing from officer after driving away with parking boot appeared...
UPDATE: Missing 14-year-old from Alachua found safe
ALACHUA, Fla. (WCJB) - UPDATE: The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office updated its Facebook post to report Martin was found safe. ORIGINAL STORY: Authorities are asking for help finding a missing 14-year-old boy from Alachua. Officers say Antwoine Martin was last seen in the area of Northwest 157th Place. He...
Free women’s self defense classes returning for Marion County residents
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is hosting free rape and aggression defense classes that will teach women and girls how to protect themselves against would-be attackers in real-world situations. The comprehensive 12-hour program is taught in four 3-hour sessions, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the MCSO Training...
Full Guide to #21 Tennessee vs. Florida: Where, When, TV, Streaming, Starting Lineups
Here is a rundown of how to watch Tennessee vs. Florida on Saturday, included with betting odds, starting lineups, and more
Private 200-acre golf course in Alachua to amend condition after state concern
Around a dozen Alachua County citizens attended a neighborhood workshop at the NV5 engineering firm’s office on Wednesday to learn about an amendment to the private Tomoka Hills Golf Course coming to the city of Alachua. In April, Alachua’s Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved a site plan for...
Gainesville murder rate drops significantly in 2025, new police data shows
The number of murders in Gainesville dropped significantly in 2025, according to a new report from the Gainesville Police Department.
Gainesville readies to open $2 million grant pool for NE Eighth Avenue area
The city of Gainesville will soon start accepting applicants for $2 million in improvement grants to revitalize homes, businesses and vacant lots along NE Eighth Avenue and Waldo Road. The funds come through the Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area (GCRA) and fit as part of the city’s efforts to renovate its...
County Manager says Mayor Ward’s revival of Friendship 7 as “GNV Next” has created...
Alachua County Manager Michele Lieberman has sent a letter to the members of the original Friendship 7, criticizing Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward's recent attempt to "revitalize" the group as "GNV Next." The post County Manager says Mayor Ward’s revival of Friendship 7 as “GNV Next” has created “confusion and...
The Best Southern Comfort Food in Starke, According to Locals
Starke, Florida may be a small town, but when it comes to Southern comfort food, it punches way above its weight. Locals know exactly where to go when they’re craving tender barbecue, creamy mac and cheese, or crispy fried chicken that makes you feel right at home. Whether you grew up here or you’re just passing...
