5 Best Local Favorite Restaurants in Gainesville, Florida to Try
Gainesville’s culinary scene is as lively and diverse as its university town vibe. From quirky pizza joints to upscale steakhouses and Southern comfort food, these five restaurants are the heart of Gainesville’s food culture. 1. The Top. A downtown staple, The Top offers gnocchi carbonara, eggplant rollatini, and...
‘On Sight’ looks to tackle gun violence in America
Gainesville is taking the next steps in its ongoing, innovative approach to preventing gun violence with a pair of efforts that blend culture, conversation and community action, including a live performance of the solo play "On Sight" by nationally recognized scholar and performer Dr. Micah Johnson. The free...
City of Gainesville to recognize contributions of past and present indigenous peoples
The City of Gainesville, the Indigenous Peoples’ Task Force, and community partners invite all neighbors to celebrate the vibrant culture, traditions, and history of the first inhabitants of the land at City Hall Plaza at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 13 The post City of Gainesville to recognize contributions of past and...
Men arrested during Bradford County drug bust
LAWTEY, Fla. (WCJB) - Bradford County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two men on numerous drug and firearm charges after executing a search warrant on a home. Sheriff’s deputies say they searched a home off US Highway 301, north of Lawtey at the county line. During the search, deputies found 287 grams of meth, drug...
Marion County woman arrested after jumping into a car, attacked another woman, posts bail
The initiative is about creating space, resources, and community where women can know they are not alone. Marion County Search and Rescue group responds to concerns about search costs. Updated: 4 hours ago. The Uvalde Foundation for Kids released a statement explaining that they were considering pressing charges...
Teen found guilty of murdering 12-year-old Lake City girl
Newly released video shows Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies making an arrest in Gainesville on Thursday night. 4th annual Spirit of Charity Golf Tournament raises money for Catholic Charities of Gainesville. Updated: 5 hours ago. WCJB TV20 participated in a charity golf tournament on Friday, raising money for a...
14-year-old charged as adult for armed robbery at Crossing at Santa Fe Apartments
Lynden Armon Maysonet, 14, of Ocala, has been charged as an adult with armed robbery and aggravated battery after a resident of the Crossing at Santa Fe Apartments was pistol-whipped on July 30. The post 14-year-old charged as adult for armed robbery at Crossing at Santa Fe Apartments appeared first on Alachua...
Child Killer Back in Prison Days After Early Release
Convicted Child Killer Back in Prison Days After Early Release
Several dogs adopted after more than 20 were abandoned three months prior
Marion County Search and Rescue group responds to concerns about search costs. The Uvalde Foundation for Kids released a statement explaining that they were considering pressing charges against Speight and his mother. Day 2 of OBS October Yearling Sale nets more than $3.6 million. Updated: 2 hours ago. A Bay...
City of Gainesville names grand marshals for holiday parade
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The City of Gainesville is preparing for this year’s “A Very GNV Holiday Parade.”. Nationally acclaimed theatrical creator Marion Caffey and award-winning saxophonist Emmanuel Garilus were named as the event’s grand marshals. Caffey is a Gainesville native who attended Lincoln and...
