Florida to ‘Destroy’ Certain Dogs Under New Bill
A new bill going through Florida state legislature would allow for the "destruction" of repeat-offending dangerous dogs.Story continues
National Wear Red day supports women’s heart disease
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Leaders at the American Heart Association are asking people to wear red to raise awareness for women's heart disease. Senior...
Alachua-based RTI Surgical completes purchase of Cook Biotech
ALACHUA, Fla. (WCJB) - RTI Surgical is growing. Officials with the biotech company announced Thursday they have finished the purchase of Cook Biotech Inc....
Some North Central Florida schools to try year-round schooling
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Students won't be singing "school's out for the summer" at some schools around North Central Florida this year. Year-round classes...
Numbers show GPD responded to an increased rate of crime in 2023
Police responded to more crimes in Gainesville last year, according to numbers announced by GPD today at the city commission meeting.Story continues
Discover the Beauty of Kanapaha Botanical Gardens with Guided Walks
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Gainesville’s homicide rate rises nearly 30 percent
The number of homicides in the Gainesville area increased by nearly one-third in 2023 compared to the year before. During Thursday's Gainesville City Commission...
Jail booking log analysis for 2023
As we construct the Jail Booking Log each day, we track the number of individuals booked, the number and types of charges for each...
Roof replacement and home repair funding available for county residents
Press release from Alachua County ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP) funding for roof replacement and home repair...
Prominent Gainesville resident preserves Black history year-round
At 85 years old, Vivian Washington Filer, a prominent figure in Gainesville for decades, stands as the driving force behind the Cotton Club Museum...
