Gainesville FL

Authorities warned drivers to avoid a major roadway on Wednesday evening due to a crash that caused injuries near Keystone Heights.

Kushi & Co. opened this month at 104 SE 1st Ave. in Gainesville, serving gluten-free Japanese yakitori and traditional dishes at affordable prices. Award-winning Chef Charlie Keller co-founded Kushi & Co. after moving to Gainesville in 2020 and working in local restaurants. Kushi & Co. aims to create a welcoming...

Deputies are blocking off the area and drivers should avoid the area and use alternate routes.

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A Marion County man has been convicted after a jury found he filed a fraudulent lien targeting multiple public officials, falsely claiming they owed millions of dollars. Last week, jurors found 58-year-old Manes Pierre guilty of fraudulent simulation of a legal process and making a false The...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The Saint John’s River and Suwannee River Water Management Districts declared a severe water shortage throughout Alachua County on Wednesday. County leaders are asking residents to do their part to conserve water. Under a phase 2 water shortage order, streets, driveways, and sidewalks...

The core of Gainesville's downtown has a 22% storefront vacancy rate with 28 vacant spaces among 98 active businesses as of March 2025. The Downtown Advisory Board plans to alter its business improvement grants to reduce vacancies and boost local economy while navigating which spaces are good investments. Storefronts...

At its March 10 meeting, the Alachua County Commission moved toward purchasing the Chamber of Commerce building, heard an update on the South Pointe trees, and discussed meeting more often with the City Commission to discuss GCRA projects. The post Alachua County Commission moves toward purchasing Chamber of...

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...

Florida junior linebacker Myles Graham recently met with reporters to discuss a variety of topics, including his recovery from offseason shoulder surgery, his roster retention recruiting efforts, the Gators' new coaching staff and more. Find select quotes from Graham's media availability below. On the difficulty of...

Hawthorne City Commission approved a $30,000 emergency repair for the wastewater plant after a foreign object caused a shutdown. The commission declared repairs an emergency to bypass the new purchasing policy's Request for Proposal process. City officials favor an outdoor veterans memorial with flags at the new...