Operation Catnip celebrates the spaying and neutering of 100,000 cats
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Operation Catnip is celebrating the spaying and neutering of 100,000 cats by hosting a celebration clinic. “The challenge is to spay and neuter enough,” shared Dr. Julie Levy, founder of Operation Catnip. This event drew in hundreds of cats as well as volunteers and alumni...
Emergency Preparedness Seminar held in Alachua
ALACHUA, Fla. (WCJB) - On Saturday, people got the chance to attend an emergency preparedness seminar. This seminar was meant to be a day of learning, fellowship, and emergency preparedness. It covered everything from hurricane concerns to government unrest, deepening people’s awareness of any challenges that may lie...
Florida Weather Alert: Tropical Disturbance Brings Flood Risk Through Next Week
Orlando, FL – A developing area of low pressure offshore the Southeast U.S. coast is set to bring heavy rain and possible minor flooding to Florida through late next week, putting residents from Orlando to Tampa and the Panhandle on alert. According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne,...
Alachua Man Arrested After Hitting Circle K Employee Over Gas Pump Not Working
Alachua Police Department (APD) officers arrested Paul Christopher Allan, 41, early Wednesday morning and charged him with battery, property damage, and resisting an officer without violence. According to the arrest report, employees at the Circle K/Wendy’s in Alachua called police at 12:53 a.m. to report Allan’s...
All northbound lanes of Interstate 75 open in Marion County after semi-truck hits overpass
(This story has been updated with additional information.) The Florida Highway Patrol reported on July 11 that all northbound lanes of Interstate 75 near County Road 484 have reopened after a semi-truck hit the Southwest 66th Street overpass earlier in the day. The bridge remains closed until further notice,...
Summerfield man who lost license after DUI caught back behind wheel
A Summerfield man was arrested for driving with a suspended license in an unregistered vehicle. A deputy responded to a call about a suspicious vehicle without a license plate near 9300 SE 163rd Lane, Summerfield, at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, according to an arrest report from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. While in...
The Charming Restaurant In Florida Locals Swear Has The State’s Best Gator Tail
Hidden among the moss-draped oaks and cypress knees of rural Florida sits a culinary time capsule that’s been serving up authentic Cracker cuisine long before the term “farm-to-table” became fashionable. The Yearling Restaurant in Hawthorne isn’t just a place to eat—it’s a living museum where Florida’s wild...
Florida Highway Patrol wins third consecutive ‘best-looking’ cruiser contest
A man in Gainesville was arrested and charged with lewd molestation with a 15-year-old girl. Lake City Humane Society receives ‘No-Kill’ certification. Lake City’s humane society was given a no-kill shelter certification. Emergency Preparedness Seminar held in Alachua. Updated: 7 hours ago. On Saturday, people got...
Alachua Hitchcock’s employee allegedly staged attack to cover theft of $16,000 from store’s safe
Denzell Romel Singleton, 31, was arrested on Thursday and charged with two counts of grand theft; Singleton allegedly said he was attacked by a suspect who stole cash from the Hitchcock's safe in April 2024, but Hitchcock's bank bags containing $16,000 in cash were later found in his car. The post Alachua...
Marion County, FL, Porto Coll Cafe cited for 13 violations during a recent inspection
A Puerto Rican coffee shop in Ocala was cited for 13 health violations during a July 2 inspection, with officials recommending an administrative complaint and requiring a follow-up inspection.
