Gainesville FL

People gathered by the hundreds at Cora P. Roberson Park in Gainesville on Saturday morning for the “No Kings” protest, a growing national movement described by many participants as “fighting for democracy.”. People of all ages filled the park, waving handmade signs under bright fall skies. The...

WILLISTON, FL (352today.com) – From rich Belgian chocolate bars to varieties of house-made truffles, The Chocolate Station is bringing a touch of sweetness–and a lot of craftmanship–to downtown Williston. Owned and operated by John J. Howard and Maureen Jewett, the business blends passion, artistry and local flavor....

The Florida Lottery announced that Joseph Demaio, of Lake City, claimed a $500,000 top prize from the $500,000 Cash Blowout! scratch-off game. The Florida man chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $500,000. The Columbia County man purchased his winning ticket from Tower Road Supermarket,...

A man from Chiefland is in the Alachua County jail after sheriff’s deputies say he threatened a woman with a gun while driving without a license.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The former general counsel under Alachua County Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. has filed a lawsuit demanding to be rehired more than two years after his firing. Jacob Rush filed a petition last month against Sheriff Chad Scott, claiming his firing in September 2023 was a violation...

Jabbar Juluke was previously suspended for Florida's last three games.

GAINESVILLE, FL (352today.com) – At the Peanut Patch & Corn Maze, fall fun meets full-on fright. What started in 2017 as a simple family attraction has grown into one of Gainesville’s most anticipated seasonal events, blending farm-style activities with haunted entertainment for all ages. The farm, owned and...

With a bright wooden interior and honeycomb seating, new Japanese restaurant Kyuramen brings a modern, comfortable twist to downtown Gainesville's food scene. On Friday, the restaurant opened its third Florida location in downtown Gainesville at 212 SE First St. Based in New York, the national chain brings a distinct...

A Florida man was found guilty of fatally shooting his girlfriend. 33-year-old Leslie Boileau Jr. was found guilty in the case involving the death of his girlfriend, 25-year-old Polina Wright. After a multi-day trial, jurors found Boileau guilty of Manslaughter by Use of a Firearm. With his conviction, Boileau faces...

First Wok, a popular local Chinese restaurant at 7578 Southeast Maricamp Road in Ocala, Marion County, Florida, was cited for 29 violations during an October 8, 2025, inspection by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, prompting an administrative complaint recommendation and requiring a...