Gainesville FL

Multiple Fourth of July celebrations are on tap next weekend in North Central Florida. From Starke to Cedar Key, communities are set for parades, music and fireworks to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of America’s independence. Here’s a list of events that are planned in chronological order:...

WILLISTON, Fla. (WCJB) - An undocumented immigrant pled guilty to possessing a gun in a domestic violence incident. Oscar Cruz-Baldo, 40, was found guilty in federal court of possession of a firearm and ammunition by an person unlawfully in the United States. According to court documents, Cruz-Baldo, who is from...

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) — A man with a history of driving violations is behind bars after a traffic stop in Marion Oaks. Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Deputy Salgado pulled over a silver Jeep on Marion Oaks Pass after noticing the vehicle speeding and missing a headlight. The driver, identified as...

Judge Gloria Walker has denied motions from Sheriff Chad Scott requesting a new trial or a reduction in the damages awarded by a jury to Deputy Kevin Davis for racial discrimination. The post Judge denies Sheriff’s motions for new trial in racial discrimination lawsuit that awarded $15 million to Deputy appeared...

A Summerfield teen was arrested for battery after attacking her brother while he played video games and recorded it live on social media. Deputies responded to a physical disturbance at a home in Summerfield, around 10:50 p.m. Wednesday, according to an arrest report from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Upon...

Deep in the heart of Florida’s wilderness, where the mosquitoes have their own zip code and GPS signals go to die, sits a culinary time capsule that serves a slice of heaven disguised as Sour Orange Pie. The Yearling Restaurant in Hawthorne isn’t just off the beaten path—it’s where...

In the heart of Florida’s most charming historic small town sits a culinary gem that proves paradise doesn’t need ocean views or fancy tablecloths. The Old Florida Café in Micanopy serves up sandwiches so memorable that devoted fans willingly drive hours just for a single bite of their legendary Turkey Club.

Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant, located at 10465 SE US Highway 441 in Belleview, Marion County, was cited for 23 violations during a June 6, 2025, inspection by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation. The establishment received an administrative complaint recommendation and required a follow-up...

We've all got to eat while on the job, but sometimes it's nice to not pack a lunch and get out of the workspace for a little bit. Grabbing lunch on the go these days, however, may feel like more of a reach for your pocket than before. Here are five of our favorite local restaurants — all with food items that cost $15...

Levy County Animal Services officials celebrate graduating class of dogs from SCARS Program. The SCARS Program is headed up by the Cross City Correctional Institution in partnership with Dixie and Levy County Animal Services. Updated: 2 hours ago. According to Florida Highway Patrol troopers, a man was riding his...