‘A huge presence’: Longtime Alachua County animal advocate remembered by friends, family
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Longtime Alachua County animal advocate, Hilary Hynes, who brought adoptable animals and smiles to TV20’s Morning Edition, died over the weekend. Hilary’s friends are remembering her for her love and compassion for people, animals, and for educating the next generation. “You could’ve had...
Lane Kiffin again has LSU fans guessing with new cryptic social media post
Lane Kiffin continues to keep fans guessing with his latest social media post.
Burn bans in place for Alachua and Gilchrist counties
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua and Gilchrist county have burn bans in place for the next week due to favorable conditions for wildfires. Alachua County Fire Chief, Harold Theus, says the burn ban is in place due to dry conditions and the cool snap North Central Florida saw last week.
Predatory Practices: A Community’s Struggle with Superior Towing
A recent post on social media has sparked a heated discussion about Superior Towing, a local towing company. The original poster shared their negative experience with the company, inviting others to share their stories and experiences. The thread quickly filled with comments, most of them echoing the original...
Ft. White man arrested, second man sought in Metro PCS burglary
Cebran Bill Kohn III, 31, of Ft. White, was arrested early this morning on drug charges after being identified as a suspect in the burglary of the Metro PCS store on North Main Street; officers are asking the public for help in identifying the second burglary suspect, pictured above. The post Ft. White man arrested,...
Woman flew to Florida to be killed in ‘bizarre ‘ case: Investigators
Detectives in Marion County are uncovering what they describe as the most bizarre murder case they have ever encountered after a woman allegedly traveled from the United Kingdom to Florida to be tortured and killed — a plot investigators say she arranged herself.
Florida man arrested in murder of missing U.K. tourist, officials say
Florida investigators arrested Ocala resident Dwain Hall on first-degree murder and kidnapping charges in the death of a missing U.K. woman found in Marion County.
Nominations open for Inspire Gala awards
The Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County has announced that nominations are open for the Inspire Gala, a celebration of charitable leadership and impact. The nomination window runs through Jan. 15, 2026. The Inspire Gala honors individuals, businesses and organizations whose generosity and service uplift our...
Former MCSO deputy gets over 25 years for fatally shooting girlfriend
A former Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been sentenced to more than 25 years behind bars for the 2024 shooting death of his girlfriend. This past Friday, 33-year-old Leslie Boileau was sentenced to 25 years, 8 months, and 20 days in prison. A six-person jury had found him guilty of manslaughter with a...
Alachua County Public Schools General Counsel resigns
William Spillias, who was hired as the General Counsel for Alachua County Public Schools in July 2024, has resigned. The post Alachua County Public Schools General Counsel resigns appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
