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If you passed by CountryWay Town Square in Newberry on Sunday, you may have gone home with your Thanksgiving turkey.

Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to gainesville..

GAINESVILLE – The University of Florida on Wednesday announced a $5.5 million gift from Citadel CEO and philanthropist Ken Griffin to the Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education, the largest donation in the Hamilton School’s history, positioning UF as a national model for rigorous, viewpoint-diverse higher...

Behind a heavy-hitting attack and a statement second set, the five seed Gators swept 12 seed Alabama to move on in the SEC Tournament on Saturday afternoon at Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Ga. The Gators (15-10) advanced to face No. 4 seed Tennessee (19-6) in the quarterfinal round Sunday at...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The heart of Alachua County is beating a little stronger, as Alachua County Firefighters stepped out of the firehouse and into the kitchen, for an amazing cause. These firefighters, who put their lives on the line every day, came out Sunday night, to do what they...

Crews are on the side of the highway, cleaning gallons of fuel that spilled out of a semi-truck Sunday night.

Omarion Dwayne Thomas, 19, was arrested yesterday for intentionally drowning his then-girlfriend's bearded dragon and then, a few days later, throwing a rock through the window of the community center at an apartment complex. The post Homeless man arrested for intentionally drowning girlfriend’s bearded dragon and...

Thursday afternoon, the State Attorney’s Office of the Eighth Judicial Circuit formally filed misdemeanor charges of resisting an officer without violence and interfering with a first responder on duty against Rahim Henderson, 49. Interfering with a first responder on duty, otherwise known as Florida Statute 843.31,...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A man was arrested on battery charges after attacking two family members, including an elderly woman, Saturday night. The incident occurred at an America’s Best Value Inn in Gainesville, where Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies say John McHugh, 50, became physically aggressive after arguing...

A UF organization is fighting for immigrant rights — and members are risking their attendance and grades for their mission. Students For Socialism at UF organized a walk out Thursday afternoon to protest the UF Police Department’s 287(g) contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The program allows...