Gainesville city leaders consider changes to transportation services for people with disabilities
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -Gainesville city commissioners are considering bringing para-transit services for individuals with disabilities, which are currently provided by MV Transit. MV Transit leaders warn that this switch could negatively impact the community, potentially resulting in the loss of over 10,000...
Aging Matters: More seniors working past retirement age
What was once considered the “golden years” of retirement are now an extension of the working years for many U.S. adults in their 70s and older. “I know for myself that I am happier when I am working and happier when I am helping other people,” said Gainesville’s Star Bradbury, 75, author of the book “Successfully...
Bradford woman slams budget as ‘tone deaf’; cites fast food price comparison and sheriff’s...
A Bradford County woman is pushing back against the county’s newly approved budget, calling it “tone deaf” and “out of touch” with working families.
New York Felon Arrested in Gainesville for Possessing Firearm, Domestic Violence and Resisting Arrest
Gainesville Police Department officers arrested Allen Leroy, 33, Thursday night and charged him with felony domestic battery by strangulation, possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and resisting an officer without violence. According to the arrest report, Leroy screamed at the victim and choked her five or six...
Marion County, FL, restaurants that had the most violations in August 2025:
One restaurant faced temporary closure while dozens of others required follow-up inspections during a busy month of health reviews in Marion County, FL. State records showed 144 total inspections were conducted in August 2025, with 93 restaurants passing on their first visit and 51 failing initial inspections.
Marion County Hiker Found Safe; Sheriff’s Office Shares Vital Safety Tips
Community members of Marion County breathed a collective sigh of relief after an 18-year-old hiker, who had lost their way in the Tumble Creek area, was found by the Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Team late last night. With the aid of dedicated search teams and iPhone communication, the missing hiker was located...
Woman upset about phone repair turns violent at local Walmart
A woman who got upset when she was told her phone could not be repaired was arrested after tuning violent at a local Walmart. Kimberly Noelle Martin, 38, of Summerfield, is facing a felony charge of battery on a law enforcement officer following her arrest Thursday night at the Walmart in Summerfield.
Man on pre-trial release in multiple cases arrested for armed robbery
Pierre Lavon Williams, 35, was arrested yesterday on a warrant for allegedly robbing a man at gunpoint; he is on pre-trial release in four previous cases and faces a Notice to Appear and a sworn complaint in two additional cases. The post Man on pre-trial release in multiple cases arrested for armed robbery appeared...
State board calls out Alachua County school board member over controversial social media post
Former Florida Governor Lawton Chiles' daughter, Rhea Chiles, says the Marchman Act, which he signed into law, is being abused by healthcare facilities, and she has a firsthand account. Dump truck hits overpass on I-75 near Micanopy, all lanes reopen. Updated: 4 hours ago. Florida Highway Patrol troopers say the...
Three major Florida hospitals challenge organ transplant rules
Three major hospital systems in Florida are challenging a proposed rule that would change how organ transplant programs are approved and monitored. Tampa General, UF Health Shands in Gainesville and Jackson Memorial in Miami argue the rule lacks essential quality safeguards, including minimum transplant volumes and...
