Gainesville FL

Firefighters from around Florida gathered to honor 23-year-old Colton Tibbetts, a firefighter who was killed in a car crash in Melrose.

A late-night collision just west of Hawthorne’s city limits left a local woman dead and an 18-year-old man clinging to life early Saturday, after what troopers describe as an offset head-on crash on County Road 2082. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 12:20 a.m. when a pickup truck...

CITRA, Fla. (WCJB) - Marion County Sheriff’s deputies say Michael Sumpter was arrested for illegally dumping more than 44,000 pounds of concrete in Citra. He turned himself in at the jail Wednesday and posted bond the same day. This is at least the fifth felony littering arrest in Marion...

Dream on Purpose, Inc., a Gainesville-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth to actualize their dreams, will host Cupcakes & Conversations: Culinary Creations on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Girls Place, Inc. The post Dream on Purpose invites girls to ‘Feed Their Future’ at...

Queen of Peace Catholic Community in Gainesville will perform Mozart's Requiem Mass in D Minor on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. to mark Holy Week. The performance includes the Regina Pacis Chorale, Strings of Peace, and violinist Father Alberto Esposito, who urges early arrival for parking. Mozart's Requiem blends classical...

The Commemorative Air Force Tampa Bay Wing offers flights on the PT-19 at the University Air Center in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, March 27, 2026. (Delia Rose Sauer/WUFT) The University Air Center hosted the 10th annual Gator Fly-In Armed Services and Appreciation Day on Saturday. The event offers a space for...

As part of ongoing milling and paving operations on U.S. 441 in the city of Alachua, overnight detours at the I‑75 interchange are necessary for resurfacing work from Sunday, March 29, through Thursday, April 2 The post Nighttime ramp detours at I-75 and U.S. 441 planned for March 29 through April 2 appeared first...

The manufacturing scene in Alachua County is buzzing this month, with several solid openings for folks who like hands-on work and steady growth. Whether you’re into quality control, production, or warehouse operations, there’s something here for you.

Alachua County is moving ahead with a major transformation of West End Community Park (12830 W. Newberry Road). The next phase of improvements is estimated at $6.3 million and includes new restrooms, sidewalks, and other amenities to support upcoming events like the 2027 World Masters Indoor Championships.

Even in spring ball, Jon Sumrall is putting a lot of focus on the 2027 recruiting class.