16-year-old charged as adult with shooting into a dwelling, possession of short-barreled shotgun
Johntavious Reshard Peterson, 16, has been charged as an adult with firing a gun into a dwelling during a suspected gang-related shooting at The Grove at Sweetwater Preserve on March 16; he was also charged as an adult with three gun offenses. The post 16-year-old charged as adult with shooting into a dwelling,...
Ocala Man Convicted Of Home Invasion In ‘The Villages,’ Faces Decades In Prison
MARION COUNTY, Fla. —A Marion County jury has found Robert Leroy Connor II, 57, of Ocala, guilty on all charges related to a violent home invasion and robbery that took place in The Villages in June 2023. The verdict was handed down on Friday, September 12, 2025, in the courtroom of Judge Timothy McCourt.
SWAT team conducts drug bust at home in Belleview
BELLEVIEW, Fla. (WCJB) - Marion County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team members detained several people during an investigation in Belleview on Monday morning. Sheriff’s office officials confirm members of the Unified Drug Enforcement Strike Team (UDEST) were on scene near Lake Lillian to execute a search warrant....
Coach Billy Napier: Gators ‘close to being pretty dangerous’
Florida coach Billy Napier waved off concern after the Gators' second straight loss, saying that he's focused on helping the team make adjustments to keep improving. Florida faces No. 4 Miami this weekend.
The Mouth-Watering Pesto Gnocchi At This Charming Restaurant Is Worth The Drive From Anywhere...
Tucked away in the vibrant college town of Gainesville, where academic pursuits meet culinary adventures, The TOP stands as a leafy sanctuary of flavor that has Florida foodies plotting road trips with the determination of treasure hunters. This isn’t your standard college town eatery – it’s a botanical wonderland...
The Week Ahead: Your stories to look out for in North Central Florida
Gainesville police officers are investigating threats made against Howard Bishop Middle School on Sunday night. Live Oak residents can see the work of award-winning artists in their town this week. ‘He painted from his heart’ Ernest Lee’s artwork on display at Cotton Club Museum. Updated: 8 hours ago.
Alachua County doubles fines, preps to fix code issues at Meadowbrook Golf Course
An Alachua County special magistrate doubled the fine amount issued against Meadowbrook Golf Course to $1,000 per day and authorized the county to enter the property to fix three code issues. Last week’s decision is the latest in a code enforcement timeline that stretches back to at least 2023. In...
Plane crashes outside Williston Regional Airport
Alachua County deputies arrested a Gainesville man they say ignored the abuse of a baby he was caring for. Ocala’s Recovery Fest is back for its 8th year. It’s a fun family event that reminds people that help is available. Gainesville man dies after deputy-involved shooting. Updated: 5...
Marion County celebrates 8th annual Recovery Fest
Alachua County deputies arrested a Gainesville man they say ignored the abuse of a baby he was caring for. Williston firefighters helped a pilot who crashed his plane outside of the city’s airport. Gainesville man dies after deputy-involved shooting. Updated: 5 hours ago. A deputy-involved shooting occurred in the...
I-75 lanes to close due to repairs
Gainesville police officers are investigating threats made against Howard Bishop Middle School on Sunday night. Live Oak residents can see the work of award-winning artists in their town this week. ‘He painted from his heart’ Ernest Lee’s artwork on display at Cotton Club Museum. Updated: 29 minutes ago.
