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The 2028 class at the Bolles School in Jacksonville is loaded with talent, and the Florida Gators are heavily involved with several prospects at the in-state powerhouse. In particular, the Gators are in strong positions with four prospects in the current junior class at Bolles, and they will all be making trips to the

Anyone looking for something to do this weekend will have plenty of choices, with night markets, live music, festivals, theater, art and family activities scheduled from Palatka to St. Augustine, Jacksonville and Gainesville. The weekend gets started close to home Friday evening when Summer Night Lights returns to the

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -The Florida Legends Experience this weekend will feature Gator greats and several vendors, including a Gainesville card shop that specializes in sports cards, Pokémon and other collectibles. Meelypops owner Jameel Mohammed says his shop will have plenty to offer collectors at the Florida Legen

The Alachua County School Board voted unanimously on Aug. 19 to hire national executive search firm McPherson & Jacobson to lead the search for the district’s next superintendent . The board chose the firm over two competitors: the Florida School Boards Association and Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates. Each firm was g

For travelers who want to trade theme park crowds for quiet trails and primitive camping, Orange Creek Restoration Area offers a peaceful escape just a short drive from the college town of Gainesville. Spanning over 3,500 acres, this protected landscape invites visitors to experience a glimpse of "Olde Florida," a regi

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A man was arrested following a reports of an armed disturbance on Southwest 61st Street and 11th Place on Wednesday. Deputies found nearly 100 grams of different drugs after searching the man’s home, reports say. Nathaniel Carter III, 43, threatened to shoot someone following a...

Florida can outperform its ninth-place SEC prediction in 2026

Nathaniel Carter III, 43, was arrested yesterday and charged with 14 felonies and a misdemeanor after allegedly pointing a gun at a relative and throwing a bag containing trafficking quantities of drugs over a fence. The post Gainesville man charged with 14 felonies for pointing gun at relative and possessing traffick

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Krishna Lunch’s privileges are now revoked following a vehicle accident in February, according to a letter from the University of Florida. The organization is known for serving food to UF students on campus. A 19-year-old student was taken to the hospital with critical injuries after...

Kenneth Ellis Wetherington, 60, of Gainesville, was sentenced to 14 months in federal prison for possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon. “Keeping firearms out of the hands of dangerous criminals, like this serial felon, is necessary to ensure the safety of our communities, and my office will contin