Florida man arrested after hitting pedestrian with E-Bike, fleeing the scene: affidavit
A man was arrested Saturday after he allegedly hit a pedestrian with his E-Bike and then fled the scene.
Winter storm watch issued for parts of Florida. Here’s how many inches of snow...
As of Sunday, a Winter Storm Watch has been issued as far south as Alachua and even inland Putnam and Clay counties. This is pretty close to our northern counties in Central Florida, but for now the potential for snow and ice remains over northern portions of the state. Parts...
Freeze Watch for Monday and wintry mix remains likely
Temperatures will begin in the low 30s with breezy winds from the north and partly to mostly cloudy skies with no rain. Temperatures will peak into the mid-40s. Winds will calm into the early morning hours of Monday. The best chance for sunshine will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m....
The Week Ahead: Your stories to look out for in North Central Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Martin Luther King Day events are celebrated all across North Central Florida on Monday. The event in Alachua features Grammy nominee Vickie Winans. Government offices are closed for the holiday. On Tuesday, Ocala City Council members consider...
Meet Jenna Horner
Known for her bright use of color on walls all over Gainesville, Jenna Horner tries to spread positivity in any way she can. Known for her bright use of color on walls all over Gainesville, Jenna Horner tries to spread positivity in any way she can. In an attempt to bridge the...
Photo gallery: Heartwood Soundstage hosts Playground Music and Arts Festival
Lead singer of Flipturn, Dillon Basse, headlines the Playground Music and Arts Festival at Heartwood Soundstage in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News) Marianna Mata dances during Prizilla's set at Playground Music and Arts Festival at...
Marion County Firefighters rescued two dogs from a house fire
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Marion County firefighters rescued two dogs from a house fire in Ocala. 9-1-1 callers reported smoke billowing out of the house along Pecan Drive around 3:30 p.m. Firefighters put out the flames, and searched the inside of the home. They found and took out...
Georgia man charged with “racial” attack on UF campus that left victim unconscious
Talan Isaac Bens, 19, of Gainesville, Georgia, was arrested yesterday after allegedly attacking and choking a man who was walking in a group on the University of Florida campus. The post Georgia man charged with “racial” attack on UF campus that left victim unconscious appeared...
Historic Side resident’s tattoos lead to his arrest in Walmart theft case
The unique tattoos on a resident of the Historic Side of The Villages helped law enforcement track him town in a theft case at a local Walmart. Kevin Ronald Miller, 42, was arrested earlier this month on a Marion County warrant charging him with theft. The warrant was issued...
Gainesville man arrested after allegedly entering fenced back yard to watch victim through window
Jermain Antwan Herring, 38, was arrested early yesterday morning after allegedly entering a fenced back yard to watch another man through a window. The post Gainesville man arrested after allegedly entering fenced back yard to watch victim through window appeared first on...
