Where to watch Tennessee-Florida softball Game 1: TV, channel, stream
No. 1 Tennessee (27-1, 5-1 SEC) will return to action on Friday. The Lady Vols will open a three-game softball series against No. 5 Florida (29-1, 6-0 SEC) at Katie Seashole Pressly Softball Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. Game 1 on Friday is scheduled for 6 p.m. EDT, while Saturday's Game 2 will take place at 1...
💧 Boil Water Notice Lifted for Spruce Creek Area (Marion County)
Marion County Utilities has lifted the precautionary boil water notice for the Spruce Creek Communities along S US Hwy 441 at addresses 14200, 14330, and 14400. The notice, originally issued on March 17, 2026, followed a water main break. After testing confirmed the water is safe, the advisory was rescinded on March...
Gainesville public bus system to receive $10M+ in upgrades, ADA accessible bus stops
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — The city of Gainesville is set to receive more than $10 million in funding to upgrade its public transportation system, with improvements focused on accessibility and rider safety. Regional Transit System (RTS) officials said the investment will have a significant impact on daily travel...
Head-on crash with serious injuries delays traffic near Keystone Heights
Authorities warned drivers to avoid a major roadway on Wednesday evening due to a crash that caused injuries near Keystone Heights.
Award-winning chef opens Kushi & Co. Japanese fast-casual restaurant
Kushi & Co. opened this month at 104 SE 1st Ave. in Gainesville, serving gluten-free Japanese yakitori and traditional dishes at affordable prices. Award-winning Chef Charlie Keller co-founded Kushi & Co. after moving to Gainesville in 2020 and working in local restaurants. Kushi & Co. aims to create a welcoming...
UPDATE: Bradford County roads closed due to smoke, multiple crashes
Deputies are blocking off the area and drivers should avoid the area and use alternate routes.
Man Convicted In Marion County For Filing $16 Million Fraudulent Lien Against Public Officials
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A Marion County man has been convicted after a jury found he filed a fraudulent lien targeting multiple public officials, falsely claiming they owed millions of dollars. Last week, jurors found 58-year-old Manes Pierre guilty of fraudulent simulation of a legal process and making a false The...
Alachua County under a phase two severe water shortage order
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The Saint John’s River and Suwannee River Water Management Districts declared a severe water shortage throughout Alachua County on Wednesday. County leaders are asking residents to do their part to conserve water. Under a phase 2 water shortage order, streets, driveways, and sidewalks...
Gainesville’s downtown advisory board aims to reduce 22% storefront vacancy rate
The core of Gainesville's downtown has a 22% storefront vacancy rate with 28 vacant spaces among 98 active businesses as of March 2025. The Downtown Advisory Board plans to alter its business improvement grants to reduce vacancies and boost local economy while navigating which spaces are good investments. Storefronts...
Alachua County Commission moves toward purchasing Chamber of Commerce building, hears update on South...
At its March 10 meeting, the Alachua County Commission moved toward purchasing the Chamber of Commerce building, heard an update on the South Pointe trees, and discussed meeting more often with the City Commission to discuss GCRA projects. The post Alachua County Commission moves toward purchasing Chamber of...
