Florida Kidnapper Dumbfounded When Police Arrest Her For a Crime Four Decades in the...
There’s nothing more devastating for a parent to experience than a kidnapping, especially when it’s done by one of the parents. And then to go years without knowing where they ended up, if at all? A Florida woman kept her secret for a long time, to the tune of 42 whole years, when she fled with her daughter back in...
Florida man set to be executed for killing 2 during a home invasion
STARKE, Fla. – A man convicted of fatally shooting a man and woman during home invasion robbery and later confessing to three other killings is scheduled to be executed Thursday evening. Frank Athen Walls, 58, is set to receive a lethal injection starting at 6 p.m. at Florida State...
Mojo Hogtown BBQ in Gainesville closing after 10 years
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - While the family of Floyd Tillman honors the life of the Sonny’s founder, a different barbecue business is closing its doors in Gainesville. The owners of Mojo Hogtown BBQ say they are shutting down after 10 years. They say their last day will be Sunday,...
Settlement reached with student injured in 2018 shooting at Forest High School
A student who was injured in a 2018 shooting at Forest High School has reached a settlement agreement with the Marion County School District for a lawsuit he filed in 2022. Attorneys representing Evan Eckenroth and Marion County Public Schools came to the agreement during a moderation held on September 30.
Man sentenced to life in prison for ordering a deadly Gainesville home invasion
According to prosecutors, Watson offered the other suspects money and drugs, and gave them guns and information, telling them to “find a way.”
Ocala man arrested for burning down a house, attempting to set woman on fire
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Marion County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man accused of setting a fire with the intention of killing a woman, himself, and burning down his house. On Tuesday, Alfonza Green, 51, was booked into the Marion County Jail on charges of attempted murder and arson in connection with a house fire on...
Hampton woman arrested for waving gun while her car was being repossessed and kicking...
Lacey Tané Brown, 30, of Hampton, was arrested yesterday after allegedly waving a gun at two men who were repossessing her car and then kicking a police officer. The post Hampton woman arrested for waving gun while her car was being repossessed and kicking police officer appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Dogfighting investigation in Union, Clay counties prompts calls for stronger animal cruelty laws
“It’s heartbreaking to see these animals in this condition. They’ve been living on these heavy chains, many with scars, some with injuries.” - Kate MacFall, Humane World for Animals
Hillpointe begins construction on Pointe Grand Gainesville
Hillpointe is excited to announce that construction began in October 2025 on Pointe Grand Gainesville, a three-story, 300-unit attainable multifamily community located at the intersection of SW Williston Road and SW 29th Drive. The post Hillpointe begins construction on Pointe Grand Gainesville appeared first on...
Community Gun Violence Prevention Alliance Unveils New Strategic Plan
GAINESVILLE, FL (352today) – The Community Gun Violence Prevention Alliance, a partnership of the City of Gainesville, Alachua County and Santa Fe College, presented its first countywide strategic plan to guide long-term efforts to reduce gun violence and strengthen community well-being on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, at...

















