Florida Correctional Officer Sentenced to Prison
A Florida correctional officer was sentenced to prison. The post Florida Correctional Officer Sentenced to Prison appeared first on West Orlando News .
Gainesville mother accused of abusing 2-year-old, causing life-threatening injuries, deputies say
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a woman accused of physically abusing a toddler in Gainesville, causing life-threatening injuries. Jessica Wilson, 29, was charged with aggravated child abuse in connection with the abuse of a 2-year-old child. According to the arrest report, a 911 c
Marion County Fire Rescue mourns firefighter killed in vehicle crash: ‘Dedicated his life to...
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR) officials say one of their own was killed in a vehicle crash. Firefighter/EMT Evan Lewis was wounded in a crash on Sunday, and he was unable to recover from his injuries. On Thursday, family, friends, and co-workers gathered at Orlando Regional Medical Center for an
Farm Share to distribute food at Lincoln Middle School
Food non-profit Farm Share and Women Working With Women will host a food distribution event for Gainesville area residents on Saturday, June 27, at Lincoln Middle School. The event will start at 9:30 a.m. and run until supplies last at 1001 SE 12th St. Volunteers are needed. To help with...
Gainesville City Commission hears presentation from HangTime Golf, votes to explore options for selling/leasing...
During the morning session of the June 18 Gainesville City Commission meeting, Commissioners heard an unsolicited proposal from HangTime Golf to either lease or purchase Ironwood Golf Course and voted to explore options for selling or leasing the course. The post Gainesville City Commission hears presentation from Han
Gainesville City Commissioners ask School Board about Citizens Field purchase despite contamination
Gainesville city commissioners voted Thursday to ask whether Alachua County school leaders might still go forward with buying Citizens Field.
8 Alachua County athletes head to Special Olympics for Team Florida
Alachua County’s contingent of eight athletes received a hearty sendoff on Thursday as they left the Gainesville Woman’s Club and headed to compete in the Special Olympics as part of Team Florida. The athletes train all year in the area and especially at Legacy Park in Alachua. The...
Marion County deputies installing bronze statue memorial honoring K-9 Leo
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Marion County Sheriff’s deputies are paying respect to a k-9 who was killed in the line of duty. A bronze memorial statue honoring K-9 Leo now stands outside the MCSO Central Operations building. Leo died days after he was shot while helping deputies arrest a...
UF alums propose takeover of Gainesville-run Ironwood Golf Course: ‘It needs help’
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — The future of Ironwood Golf Course could be changing, as city commissioners begin considering proposals for the city-owned property. Hangtime Golf, a company led by partners with University of Florida ties, has submitted a proposal to purchase or lease Ironwood Golf Course. Adam Rappaport, Ch
Gainesville gas prices drop 21 cents to $3.77 since last week
Gas prices in Gainesville dropped 21 cents last week to $3.77 per gallon, down from $4.56 in May before Memorial Day. Florida ranks 15th lowest in gas prices nationally at $3.70 per gallon, with Gainesville stations offering prices as low as $3.26. Gas prices in the Gainesville area decreased 21...

















