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A pedestrian was fatally struck near Interstate 75 in Ocala last night by a vehicle that fled the scene and is being sought by authorities. The fatal incident was reported by the Ocala Police Department just before 1 a.m. on Friday, October 24. Although there are limited details available, OPD...

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near gainesville.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Friday marks 20 years since the death of civil rights leader Rosa Parks, and the Rosa Parks Quiet Courage Committee here commemorates the day annually with a special ceremony. Following Rosa Park’s death in 2005, Reverend Milford Griner founded the Rosa Parks Quiet Courage Committee, a...

Gary A. Hill, 26, was arrested yesterday and charged with selling drugs, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and resisting an officer without violence. The post Man on drug offender probation charged with drug dealing and firearm possession appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County Animal Resources is their ACAR After Dark Halloween event on Saturday. Officials say all adoption fees will be waived during the event. There will be face painting, local vendors, and Halloween festivities. Attendees will also be able to hand out treats to dogs as part of...

A vendor speaks to a customer about her homemade tumblers at the Shoppes at Thornebrook on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. (Emma Salcedo/WUFT News) Tiny princesses, witches, and dragons played together as their costumed parents kept watch and chatted at the Shoppes at Thornebrook on Friday. The family trick-or-treat event...

Gainesville Fire Rescue is proud to congratulate Ketshia Robillard, MPH, EMT, CPST, on being named the 2025 EMT of the Year by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians The post Gainesville Fire Rescue EMT named national 2025 EMT of the Year appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Daniel Marquis Colay, 29, was convicted of domestic battery Thursday following a no contest plea and sentenced to one year of probation. Facing up to a year in jail for the misdemeanor charge, Colay took a plea deal that was accepted by Judge Menshon Rawls. The arrest report states Colay...

HIGH SPRINGS, Fla. (WCJB) - A piece of history is set to return in High Springs as a long-awaited soda shop plans to open its doors this weekend. After two years of planning, Serendipity Vintage Soda & Sweets is ready to welcome customers. TV20’s Alyssa Perry stopped by ahead of their grand opening on Saturday.

A 50-year-old Marion County man was arrested more than a month after he allegedly sent a text message to his ex-girlfriend threatening to kill her. On Tuesday, September 2, a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy made contact with the female victim who advised that she had received a threatening text message earlier...