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UPDATE: The suspect barricaded on NW 9th Terrace was shot and killed by a deputy after he fired additional shots at members of the ASO SWAT team. FDLE will conduct an investigation of the use of deadly force by deputies, and the surrounding area will remain closed for an extended period of time. The post UPDATE:...

Forget the chains during your next road trip. Florida is home to some of the finest restaurants in the country — and also some of the funkiest, funniest, and flat-out most unforgettable. We’re talking alien-themed taco joints, Christmas-forever seafood shacks, and burger spots where the décor (and the portions) are...

CITRA, Fla. (WCJB) - A church building in Marion County was destroyed in a fire on Monday morning. Marion County Fire Rescue crews say at 5:49 a.m., a fire was reported at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church on Northeast 140th Street in Citra. The caller said the church was engulfed in flames.

A Marion County sheriff’s deputy is being recognized for his compassion and professionalism during a tragic incident last week. On July 24, Deputy Billings responded to a call where a woman had found her husband unresponsive. When Marion County Fire Rescue arrived at the scene, they pronounced the man deceased.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Sheriff’s deputies are investigating after a man was shot on Monday evening. Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies say a man was shot in the Tower Oaks neighborhood off Southwest 69th Drive in Gainesville around 6 p.m. The victim was taken to the hospital. As of...

The Stop the Violence Back to School Rally returned to the Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center July 26 for its 26th year. Organized by People Against Violence Enterprises, the event provided 1,500 free backpacks filled with school supplies to local students, offering families a message of peace before the new...

Police say the suspect was on parole and has a history of similar arrests for lewd conduct. Search underway for man suspected of murdering couple on hiking trail. Officials said the victims had recently moved to Prairie Grove, Arkansas, from another state. Man credits beloved dog with saving him from...

Alachua Habitat for Humanity is honored to announce a transformative, anonymous donation of over $160,000, the largest single gift in our affiliate’s history. The post Historic anonymous donation to Alachua Habitat for Humanity expands affordable housing appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Emergency crews are working to clear a major roadway in Gainesville after a vehicle with a trailer flipped, spilling debris. Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies say east and westbound lanes of Northwest 39th Avenue near 75th Street were blocked just before 5 p.m. due to a rollover crash. All...

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Two traffic stops in Marion County ended in arrests after drivers attempted to evade law enforcement or refused to cooperate, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Both incidents involved unsafe vehicle conditions and violations related to license plates. Keith...