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(This story has been updated to include the name of a victim.) Here's what we know about two deaths that are being investigated by two separate law enforcement agencies occurring within a few days of each other:( Marion County Sheriff's Office Around 7 p.m. on March 13, deputies were called to the 500th block of...

Patricia Araque Hernandez, 18, has been turned over to ICE following a March 10 arrest for disturbing the peace. The post Gainesville woman turned over to ICE after being arrested for disturbing the peace appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

In the early hours of June 23, 2025, a routine traffic stop in Summerfield quickly spiraled into a nightmare scenario for a deputy from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. The incident involved a driver who ... Read more

Florzelle Fields, 50, of Alachua, was arrested on Saturday for allegedly misrepresenting himself as qualified to practice law, engaging in a scheme to defraud, identity theft, and intimidating a witness; one of the many victims described in his arrest report is the City of Gainesville, which reportedly hired him to...

A tornado watch is in effect for Flagler, Marion and Sumter Counties. Locals are advised to take shelter indoors. FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard joined Garrett Wymer live to go over what to expect on this FOX 35 Storm Team Alert.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The eastern United States could experience severe weather. A warmer air mass will be met by a cold front from the north. The Storm Prediction Center reports a slight risk of severe weather, which is a level 2 of 5, for North Central Florida. The WCJB...

Students walking the halls of Eastside High School will soon be greeted by a new mural — one hand-painted by students and volunteers. For some, the mural will feature familiar faces, as it depicts members of the school’s student body. The project is the latest work of Mindful...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A University of Florida student arrested for sending illicit messages to children was sentenced last week. Nathan Lewis, 21, was sentenced to eight years in prison on Thursday after pleading guilty to child exploitation charges two days earlier. Lewis was initially arrested in November 2024...

The fire was less than 1,000 square feet, Florida Forest Service officials said.

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - TV20 has confirmed two inmates died in the custody of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office this month, and investigations are underway. Sheriff’s office officials confirmed Eric Turner, 51, died in the early morning hours of March 2 after experiencing a medical emergency at the Marion County Jail.