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MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – The Florida Department of Health in Marion County (DOH-Marion) is warning residents and visitors to exercise caution after blue-green algae was detected at the Hope Boat Ramp on Lake Weir during testing conducted July 28, 2025. While no toxins were found at the time of testing,...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The heat slowly easing in the days ahead. Friday night: Hot this evening. Warm and humid overnight. Lows in the mid-upper 70s. Weekend: Hot and humid. Slightly better rain chances. Highs in the low-mid 90s. Chance of rain 30-40%. Extended: A more typical summer pattern continues...

Alachua County is partnering with food system consultants New Venture Advisors on a feasibility study for creating a food hub that would strengthen the local food economy, support farmers, and connect institutions and residents with fresh, locally produced food. The post Alachua County seeks input on potential local...

Alachua Police Department team up with Just Between Friends to distribute backpacks. The Alachua Police Department teamed up with Just Between Friends of Gainesville to get students ready for school. Bridal store in Ocala celebrating 50 years of business. Updated: Jul. 25, 2025 at 1:22 PM EDT. The bridal shop...

WILLISTON, Fla. (WCJB) - A man was killed in a crash between Williston and Bronson on Saturday afternoon. Around 2:45 p.m., Florida Highway Patrol troopers said he was driving down County Road 241 and swerved into someone driving the opposite way. The 42-year-old from Williston was killed and three people...

Steve Dene Stacy, Jr., 39, was arrested on Thursday after allegedly walking up to a man in Holly Heights, punching him, and pointing a gun at him. The post Gainesville man arrested for punching and pointing a gun at victim without provocation appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

An investigation has begun after a dying man was discovered by law enforcement. Humane Society of North Central Florida reports an increase in donations and foster applications. Updated: 5 hours ago. Alachua County Humane Society officials say residents came out in force to support their shelter. Congresswoman Kat...

97.3 The Sky (WSKY-FM), an Audacy station in Gainesville and Ocala, concluded its 9th annual SKY Valor Honors Program, an initiative that recognizes North Central Florida’s police and first responders for their dedication to protecting the community. The post 97.3 The Sky recognizes local police and first responders...

In December 2023, prominent Buchholz teacher Will Frazer began having conversations with James Schrader. Schrader is the founder and principal of Gainesville Christian Community School (GCCS), which started in 2013 and now enrolls roughly 330 students in K-12th grade. “He said, ‘Hey, how about you open up a private...

MARION COUNTY, Fla. - One man is dead following a shooting in Silver Springs on Saturday, according to officials with the Marion County Sheriff's Office. The shooting happened around 6:40 p.m. in the area of the 13800 block of NE 54th Place in Silver Springs, according to officials. First responders arrived on scene...