FDOT wins award for safety improvements on University Avenue in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) was recognized on Tuesday for improvements made to University Avenue (State Road 26) in Gainesville. The Southeastern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO) recognized the SR 26 Safety Improvements in the Safety -...
University of Florida cuts dozens of jobs to reduce administrative expenses
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The University of Florida has eliminated about 75 jobs in the last month. On Monday, TV20 reported the UF Office of Sustainability had been shut down, eliminating several positions. Now, TV20 has learned of additional terminations. University officials say the cuts are part of a 5...
Gainesville Housing Authority to host Back2School Bash on Friday
The Gainesville Housing Authority will host a Back2School Bash on Friday, Aug. 8. This free event, in collaboration with the Dare to Be Different Youth Empowerment organization, will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pine Meadows (2626 E University Ave., Gainesville). The Back2School Bash features hygiene gift...
Ocala man allegedly grabs shotgun, threatens worker on neighboring property
An Ocala man was arrested on an aggravated assault charge after he allegedly armed himself with a shotgun and threatened a worker who was clearing a neighboring property. On Friday, August 1, a Marion County Sheriff’s Office corporal and deputy responded to the incident location on SW 142nd Loop. Upon arrival, the...
Rivers with the most alligators in Florida: Here’s a list of the top 5....
If seeing viral videos of alligators on front porches, golf courses, in pools or at the beach while scrolling through social media feels normal to you, you just might be a Floridian. About 1.3 million alligators call Florida home — but where do they live when they aren't popping up where they aren't welcome? If you...
Farm Share distributing free food in Ocala this weekend
The state’s largest independent food bank is distributing surplus produce acquired from Florida farmers to individuals and families in Marion County this weekend. Farm Share will distribute free food at the Beyond Us Community Development Center at 7575 SW 62nd Court, Suite 100, in Ocala, on Saturday, August 9,...
Citizen’s threat of suit shines light on redacted public records in Alachua
Following months of back-and-forth communication with the city of Alachua attempting to secure a full-length copy of a redacted public video, two Alachua County residents obtained the video in its entirety after hiring an attorney and laying the groundwork for a lawsuit. The video had been the subject of much...
Cade Museum Co-Founder Phoebe Cade Miles Featured on Forbes’ “50 Over 50” List
GAINESVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 5, 2025-- Cade Museum co-founder and board chair Phoebe Cade Miles has been featured in Forbes’ new “50 Over 50” list of women who have not only made great accomplishments in their careers, but who are creating their greatest achievements after the age of 50. This press release...
Male identified in fatal Silver Springs shooting
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office reported that a man shot and killed in Silver Springs on Saturday evening has been identified.
Marion County man faces charges after threatening a man with a gun, using racial...
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - A man in Marion County now faces charges after threatening a man. Marion County Sheriff’s deputies say Russell Cooper, 57, threatened a man because he was worried about his rose bushes. He’s out of jail on bond while criminal charges move forward following his arrest...
