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The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has indicated they have installed secure grievance drop boxes in the jail following a request from Disability Rights Florida, which raised concerns that inmates—particularly those with disabilities—were being blocked from filing medical and other complaints. According to the new...

Alachua County will host NASA’s International “Observe the Moon Night” on Saturday at the Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center in Micanopy. The event will run from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at 210 SE 134th Ave. The cost for parking is $5 per vehicle with a maximum of six people per vehicle.

Victor Tony Jones, who was convicted of murder, was executed by lethal injection on Tuesday in the Florida State Prison in Raiford, Sept. 30, and pronounced dead at 6:13 p.m. Jones had no final statement. About 60 protesters against the death penalty held a mass in a field across from...

Horseshoe Beach resident finally rebuilds home more than two years after Hurricane Idalia. The State House Initiative Partnership Program offers residents affected by the hurricanes the opportunity to apply for home repair or replacement assistance. Updated: 5 hours ago. A former Marion County Sheriff’s deputy has...

LAWTEY, Fla. (WCJB) - The brother of a woman shot and killed along with her two daughters by her boyfriend is sharing his disappointment after a split verdict was reached late Wednesday night. “They stuck together, and they’re always together, and they died together,” shared family member Kevin Robinson....

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a male suspect who fired multiple shots at a juvenile victim on Saturday. Two arrested for child exploitation in Lake City undercover investigation. Updated: 1 hour ago. The Lake City Police Department arrested two men attempting to exploit children online after...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - To celebrate the 60th birthday of Gatorade, UF and brands will commemorate the milestone this weekend. Some of the celebrations for Florida’s matchup vs. Texas on Saturday include a recreation of Dr.Cade’s iconic lemonade stand, throwback sideline equipment, including retro-inspired...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a woman after they say she used pepper spray on a group of people, including children, at the Boys & Girls Club. According to the arrest report for Shera Jenkins, 36, deputies responded to the club on Northwest 27th Avenue...

FLORIDA — Deputies are investigating a shooting that occurred over the weekend at a bonfire party celebrating Forest High School’s homecoming. Officials said a suspect fired shots at a juvenile following a physical altercation. No injuries were reported. Witnesses were unable to identify the suspect, but deputies...

David Charles Stillwell, 50, of Alachua, was arrested last night on drug trafficking and firearm charges after a traffic stop. The post Alachua man arrested on drug trafficking and firearm charges appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .