‘She needs to be charged’: Gun waved at a young woman in an intense...
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - During a heated traffic encounter, a woman in Gainesville pulled what appeared to be a gun out on a young...
Model, influencer Kendall Jenner stops at Gainesville bars to promote tequila brand
For about 30 minutes on Wednesday evening, The Swamp Restaurant found itself packed with people hoping to get a glimpse of its newest bartender:...
“The negativity has got to stop”: Alachua County School Board approves amended contract for...
BY JENNIFER CABRERA GAINESVILLE, Fla. – At their February 6 meeting, the Alachua County School Board approved a new contract for Superintendent...
Woman on probation arrested for stealing dirt bike
Staff report HAWTHORNE, Fla. – Lisandra Rivera, 38, of Hawthorne, was arrested early this morning and charged with theft and burglary of...
Local UF/IFAS Researchers Develop Three New Caladium Varieties for Florida Growers
Researchers at the University of Florida have introduced three new caladium varieties. These are named 'Pinky Swear,' 'Wonderland,' and 'Salsa.' 'Pinky Swear' and 'Salsa'...
UF observatory may have to shut down
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -The Rosemary Hill Observatory may have to cease operations following Levy County commissioners' decision to move forward with the controversial sand...
Wells Fargo District Manager arrested for Target shoplifting spree across at least three cities
Staff report GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Ivey Marie Weiss, 49, of Ocala, was arrested yesterday and charged with shoplifting and engaging in a...
Black History Month Minute: Alachua General Hospital
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Did you know in North Central Florida & Alachua County African Americans could not be served or cared for in...
Italian restaurant announces closure in city of Alachua
ALACHUA, Fla. (WCJB) - Another restaurant in North Central Florida is shutting down - this time in the city of Alachua. In recent months,...
Farm Share to distribute food at Project YouthBuild
Food non-profit Farm Share will host a food distribution event for Gainesville area residents on Friday at Project YouthBuild. The event will start at...

















