Ocala federal judge gives his lowest ever prison term for bank robbery
Reading from a prepared statement on Jan. 30, former Marion County Sheriff's Deputy Christina Gates Thagard pleaded with U.S. District Judge Thomas A. Barber for leniency and promised she would never commit another crime. Thagard, 41, was arrested by Ocala Police Department officers on May 3, 2025, and accused of...
Marion woman sues gas station after tripping in pothole
A Fort McCoy woman has filed a lawsuit against a local convenience store and gas station, claiming she suffered serious injuries after tripping in a pothole while pumping gas. Kathryn D. Bench filed the complaint on Jan. 19 in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County against Eureka Qwik King Food Store LLC...
Gainesville officers rescue bald eagle from dumpster after fight with vulture
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - An injured bald eagle was rescued from a dumpster by police officers this weekend. Gainesville Police officers responded to a call around 1:30 p.m. Saturday, reporting an injured bald eagle near the Jiffy Lube on Southwest Archer Road. The eagle had reportedly been involved in a...
Marion County, FL, popular Miller’s Ale House failed a health inspection, cited for 18...
A Miller's Ale House in Marion County failed a routine food and health inspection on Jan. 27, 2026, with 18 violations recorded by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation. The popular Marion County casual sports-pub chain restaurant received an administrative complaint recommendation after...
Officers investigate after man stabbed in the head in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Gainesville Police Department officers are investigating after a man was stabbed in the head at a home on Monday morning. Officers say they responded to a home on Southwest 17th Place around 10:30 a.m. They found a 55-year-old man with a stab wound to the head.
Freeze Warning Issued for Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia as Jacksonville and Gainesville Brace...
As the brisk winds sweep through northeast and northern Florida and southeast Georgia, the National Weather Service in Jacksonville issued a freeze warning alert for the region. In a bulletin, they detailed expected sub-freezing temperatures as low as 21 degrees, while wind chills could drop to a numbing 16 degrees....
Who’s Who in the 352: Karla Greenway, Interfaith Emergency Services
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Welcome to Who’s Who in the 352, an exclusive 352Today feature in which we get to know some of our region’s movers and shakers a little better. This week’s subject is Karla Greenway, who as CEO of Interfaith Emergency Services helps provide the support and resources necessary to lift those...
Local volunteer radio team hits top 6% in national disaster competition
The local Alachua County Emergency Management-affiliated ham radio team earned a high ranking in the annual Winter Field Day radio disaster communications exercise held Jan 24-25, 2026 The post Local volunteer radio team hits top 6% in national disaster competition appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Gainesville Man Takes Probation Plea Deal in Pretrial Release Violation and Property Damage Cases
On Wednesday, Terry Vontayvis Cue, 24, was convicted of violating pretrial release conditions in one case and granted a withheld adjudication for property damage in another case, both misdemeanors. According to court records, Cue was arrested by Gainesville Police Department (GPD) officers on November 13, 2025, for...
5 Best New Restaurants in Gainesville, Florida that People are Raving About
Gainesville has grown beyond its reputation as a pure college‑town, with newer restaurants bringing more polished spaces, ambitious menus, and a stronger sense of local sourcing. These five spots show how the city is balancing student‑friendly energy with more grown‑up dining. 1. Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille. Located...
