Heavy traffic after semi-truck catches fire on I-75 in Marion County
A semi-truck fire on Interstate 75 in Marion County has caused significant traffic delays after all northbound lanes were briefly blocked on Tuesday afternoon. Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) responded to the incident at 12:15 p.m. near mile marker 343, approximately two miles north of State Road 484. According to the...
Northeast Florida under water shortage warning; mandatory restrictions loom
The St. Johns River Water Management District expanded its “moderate water shortage” list this week, adding more Northeast Florida counties as local water levels continue to plummet.
70-year-old Inmate Dies After Medical Emergency at Alachua County Jail
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – A 70-year-old man in custody at the Alachua County Jail died early Tuesday morning after experiencing a medical emergency, according to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office. Detention officers observed Ernest Gent displaying signs consistent with a possible medical illness during overnight hours...
Publix plans to demolish, rebuild store at Tower Square in Gainesville
Those who frequent the Publix Super Market at Tower Square might soon have to do their grocery shopping somewhere else — at least temporarily. Gainesville-based EDA Consultants on behalf of Publix has submitted plans to Alachua County to demolish and reconstruct a 55,000-square-foot grocery store at 5801 SW 75th...
Kicking, singing, dancing: UF students celebrate Lunar New Year
Music thrummed through the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom on Sunday night as students celebrated Seollal, Korea's Lunar New Year, with performances and skits. The holiday marks the first day of Korea’s traditional lunisolar calendar. Because it follows both the moon’s phases and the sun’s positions, the celebration falls...
Vernell Brown III earns his place among a special group of freshmen in the...
Brown had a standout first year in Gainesville with 40 catches for 512 yards, leading the Gators in both categories. He also proved to be a difference maker in the return game, averaging 12.6 yards on punt returns.
Florida’s relentless recruiting push turns heads at UA Orlando camp
The message from Florida's coaching staff at Sunday's Under Armour All-American camp was unmistakable: The Gators are recruiting with urgency and with purpose. From Tampa to Sarasota to Orlando, multiple four-star prospects described a staff that text daily, evaluates honestly and radiates energy inside the building....
Newberry Community School Board discusses enrollment, transportation plans
In under six months, Newberry Elementary School will officially open as a charter school for the 2026-27 school year. The Newberry Community School Board met Monday to discuss enrollment rates and transportation plans for the new school. Enrollment rates. Newberry Community School has enrolled 427 students since...
Alachua County schools to release new redistricting maps
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County school officials are preparing to release new maps on Wednesday showing potential changes to district boundaries that could reassign students to different schools. A district spokesperson said the maps will be posted online and reflect input gathered from community members...
Rice & Shine for Gainesville’s newest Asian fusion brunch spot
Open at the crack of dawn, Rice & Shine is radiating with a mix of Japanese, Vietnamese and Korean flavors as early as 6:30 a.m. The restaurant’s founders, UF alumni Hung Nguyen and Keeshia Escobar, first started a noodle company called ZEN in 2022. On the Rice & Shine website, they wrote this concept has been a...
