Gainesville FL

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Karen Melvin teaches 1st grade at Norton Elementary School in Gainesville. Ms. Melvin has been teaching elementary schoolers for 33 years. She spent time in the classroom in many North Central Florida counties, including Bradford and Levy, and has spent the last 17 years in Alachua County.

With state Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas vowing to prevent her from teaching again, an Alachua County teacher is fighting a disciplinary case that includes allegations she presented a certificate to a student that said he was the most likely to “become a dictator.” The post Gainesville teacher fights...

University of Florida student arrested for sexually battering woman in dorm room, officers say. Authorities arrested a University of Florida student accused of sexually battering a woman in his dorm room. Updated: 2 hours ago. Three people were killed when a plane crashed into a field in Levy County on...

ALACHUA, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua police officers said 8 drivers were cited for driving the wrong way to escape traffic on I-75. Alachua police are reminding people Sunday night that driving into oncoming traffic is incredibly dangerous, not just for themselves, but for first responders as well.

The National Transportation Safety Board reported that an investigation is underway regarding a plane crash in Florida after the plane reportedly departed from Lebanon, Kentucky on Sunday.

Coach Sark had some interesting things to say about the Gators' defense in his recent teleconference.

WILLISTON, Fla. (WCJB) - It was a nutty day in Williston as the annual Peanut Festival returned, bringing excitement to many. However, behind the fun, peanut farmers are feeling the pressure. Laura Goss, Executive Director of the Florida Peanut Federation, highlighted the tough situation: “There is a lot of great...

Bread of the Mighty Food Bank hosts “Bourbon and Brisket” fundraiser for hungry families. Volunteers from a Gainesville food bank helped to raise tens of thousands of dollars for hungry families. Ocala artists can submit art to be displayed at “Techne” contest. Updated: 5 hours ago.

You’ve probably heard or said, “I like UF, but there’s not a lot to do in Gainesville.” Well, just because you haven’t done anything in Gainesville doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do. Gainesville has a vibrant environmental and cultural scene that we students...

Tim Tebow knows what it takes to win in The Swamp. The former Florida quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner joined SportsCenter ahead of Saturday’s matchup between the Gators and Texas, where he laid out what needs to change for Billy Napier’s team to pull off the upset. Florida is entering the showdown at 1-3 and in...