Local events to celebrate Mother’s Day
With May suddenly upon us, that means Mother’s Day is right around the corner on Saturday, May 10. If you’re like the many Americans looking for ways to celebrate mom and all the other important women in your life, look no further than the end of this article to find where you can do so right here in Alachua County.
First Alert Weather Forecast: Nice, Warm Friday; Rain Chances Return for the Weekend
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Increasing moisture and an approaching cold front bring a change in our weather over the next few days. Friday: Warm & dry with a mix of sun & clouds. Highs in the upper 80s. Friday Night: Partly cloudy and mild overnight. Lows in the low/mid 60s.
School Board of Alachua County terminates Constellation Charter School’s charter, effective today
In an emergency meeting today, the School Board of Alachua County voted to terminate the charter for Constellation Charter School due to "an immediate danger" to the students at the school. The post School Board of Alachua County terminates Constellation Charter School’s charter, effective today appeared first on...
Gainesville OKs first reading for red-light cameras
The Gainesville City Commission voted unanimously Thursday to approve the first reading of an ordinance to allow the installation of red-light cameras. The City Commission decided to move forward with red-light cameras and school zone cameras in February, and the Office of the City Attorney drafted the ordinance to...
Convicted felon arrested after high-speed chase on I-75, facing multiple charges
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) chased a man who they said was a convicted felon across both lanes of I-75 and arrested him Wednesday afternoon. MCSO deputies said they arrested Charlie Daniels Jr., 25, Wednesday night for Fleeing to Elude a Law...
Marion County Jail averaging highest daily inmate total in 18 years
The Marion County Jail averaged 1,822 daily inmates in 2024, representing the fourth highest average in the past 20 years and the highest since 2007. The data was part of the annual report on the facility, which was attached to the Marion County Public Safety Coordinating Council’s agenda. The...
Ocala siblings arrested for incidents involving MCPS bus
An Ocala brother and sister who confronted a Marion County school bus driver have been arrested after one of the siblings allegedly threw brass knuckles at the bus, shattering a window. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, a corporal responded to the 15900 block of SW 35th Court Road...
Florida church leaders reflect on recent shootings during National Day of Prayer
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Church leaders in North Central Florida say they’re praying for the victims in these recent shootings. The Alachua County Christian Pastors Association hosted a service at Greenhouse Church on Thursday morning for the National Day of Prayer. “We’re certainly going to insert that into our...
Gainesville discusses Citizens Field, buys 51 acres of conservation land
The Gainesville City Commission voted Thursday to buy a 51-acre piece of land for conservation and to sell, once again, the old fire station off South Main Street. The City Commission also discussed the possibility of transferring Citizens Field to the School Board of Alachua County. At a joint meeting with the...
First Alert Weather Forecast: Typical May weather to end the week; Rain chances return...
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Warm and dry again on Friday before rain chances return this weekend. Thursday night: Mostly clear and cool. Lows in the low 60s. Friday: Partly to mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid-upper 80s. Extended: Rain chances return on a scattered basis this weekend. Warm and dry...
