40-year-old Kentucky abduction case closed as missing woman found alive, mother charged
A Kentucky family was reunited with their daughter 40 years after her abduction, after a Crime Stoppers tip led investigators to her and her mother.
Former Inmate Arrested on New Child Molestation Charges in Levy County
LEVY COUNTY, Florida – William Warner of Morriston, Florida, was arrested for three counts of Lewd and Lascivious Molestation after a month-long investigation by the Levy County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO). The arrest comes as a potential violation of the supervised probation he was serving following a 2023 conviction...
These Marion County, FL Restaurants Were Cited For Most Health Violations In November 2025
Local restaurants play a vital role in Marion County's dining scene, but health and safety standards remain essential to protect the community. Recent state inspections reveal that some establishments fell short of required food safety practices, raising concerns for residents who trust these eateries to serve safe...
Evidence of dogfighting found at Union, Clay County properties, over 80 dogs rescued, 1...
More than 80 dogs in all were rescued from suspected dogfighting at two sites in Union County and one site in Clay County, according to a news release from Humane World for Animals.
Gainesville representative proposes bill to provide menopause resources to women
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCJB) — A new bill proposed by a state representative would provide Florida women with assistance during and after menopause. The legislation, if passed, would require the Health Department to educate and reach out to women experiencing menopause and perimenopause. This would include information...
Tacachale community holds annual tree lighting ceremony
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The spirit of Christmas was celebrated during Thursday night’s Tacachale tree lighting ceremony. Music from the Annasemble Community Orchestra was featured during the program. Christmas carols, hot chocolate, and the tree lighting were highlights, along with a visit from Santa Claus....
Electrical Training Alliance of Gainesville offers path for aspiring electricians
The Electrical Training Alliance of Gainesville offers a state-registered, four-year apprenticeship that combines paid on-the-job training with free classroom instruction. Apprentices complete over 8,000 hours of work training and 720 hours of classroom instruction, earning wages based on a percentage of the...
Please install a traffic light at this ‘extremely dangerous’ intersection on U.S. 301
In the past year, a new Dollar General popped up across U.S. Highway 301 from NE 175th Street Road. Since then, there have been multiple vehicle collisions at this intersection, just as there were prior to this new building. I was told there would be a survey crew looking at...
Robber takes stand in deadly Gainesville home invasion trial
One of the men already sentenced in connection with a deadly home invasion in 2022 took the stand against the man accused of planning the whole home invasion, which led to the death of Dehalani Armstrong.
2 men arrested in Levy County after drug investigation
BRONSON, Fla. (WCJB) - Levy County Sheriff’s deputies say two men are in jail after a drug investigation that lasted months. Authorities say they were investigating Trevor Stewart, 29, for illegal drug activity for several months before his arrest on Tuesday in Bronson. Deputies found more than 5,000 grams...

















