Prescribed fire at Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve in Alachua County
The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 54-acre prescribed burn on the River Styx tract of Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve in Alachua County, situated in the Upper Ocklawaha River Basin. The post Prescribed fire at Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve in Alachua County appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Murder and Sleuths: Marion County Murder Mystery Shows
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – This week is host to two murder mystery dinner shows for nights of sleuthing and full-course dinners. These shows have interactive elements, leaving guests to figure out who committed the crime after a series of interrogations and investigations. The Dinner Detective True Crime...
Development brief: “Midway 65” PUD SE Silver Springs Shores
None assigned, east of Silver Springs Shores, north of Bahia Trace and Lake Opal and Lake Diamond Golf & Country Club; and west of Adams Drainage Canal. Parcel numbers: 9027-0000-02 of 110 acres. Midway 65 LLC, represented by Tillman & Associates Engineering, LLC, have requested rezoning from Single-Family Dwelling...
Alachua County deputies investigate school shooting hoax at Eastside High
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating after receiving false reports of a shooting at Eastside High School on Tuesday morning. Sheriff’s deputies say someone called 911 around 11:30 a.m. and stated, “Send help, they are shooting,” at the school. At the time,...
Alachua County School Board denies school closure rumor, addresses ICE unrest
The Alachua County School Board dismissed rumors of a school closure and addressed Immigration and Customs Enforcement policies at a meeting Tuesday. At the start of the meeting, Hawthorne residents took to the podium to express concerns over a rumor the district’s rezoning initiative will lead to the closure of...
Florida-based modular builder launches expandable housing model
Mesocore Modular Homes introduces an expandable home model in Florida, enabling buyers to start with a small ADU and expand as needed. The design aims to improve affordability and could potentially provide rapid disaster relief housing. AI Summary. West Palm Beach, Fla.-based Mesocore Modular Homes is introducing an...
Deadly single-vehicle crash causes traffic delays in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash at Northwest 107th Terrace and Northwest 11th Avenue on Wednesday morning. The driver of the vehicle died as a result of the crash, according to deputies. The crash occurred in a densely populated residential area off...
Marion County commission renames Sheriff’s Operations Complex
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - The Marion County Commission unanimously voted to rename the Sheriff’s Operations Complex in honor of former Sheriff Don Moreland, whose leadership left an impact on the county. Moreland became Sheriff of Marion County in 1972 and played a big role in modernizing the department. During...
Miss Gainesville Scholarship Competition announces Miss Gainesville and Miss Gainesville’s Teen winners
The Miss Gainesville Scholarship Competition proudly announces the winners of its annual scholarship competition, celebrating young women who exemplify leadership, service, and purpose. The post Miss Gainesville Scholarship Competition announces Miss Gainesville and Miss Gainesville’s Teen winners appeared first on...
Orlando weather: Cold weather advisory in parts of Central Florida, warm temps on the...
ORLANDO, Fla. - Cold, winter-like air is in place this morning across Central Florida. A Freeze Warning is active for Sumter and Marion Counties, with Cold Weather Advisories around Orlando due to biting wind chills. High humidity is making the cold feel even sharper by pulling heat from your skin,...

















