High Springs Officials Discuss Fire Cuts; Years Old Sewer Invoice Leads to Heated Discussion
The High Springs City Commission met for the first time this year on Thursday. The commission heard an update on the budget for their police and fire departments. City Manager Jeremy Marshall said, “We're going to have one time savings from the police. We're going to have recurring savings from the fire. We had...
CSX plans to close railroad crossings across North Central Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Starting next month, CSX Transportation will begin a major railroad track maintenance project that will close railroad crossings across the state. The three-week project will begin on Feb. 2 and end around Feb. 20. It will impact Alachua, Hillsborough, Marion, Pasco, and Sumter counties....
DJ Lagway’s transfer portal tour continues: Baylor waits, while Florida State sees a medical...
What can we make of the most recent transfer portal buzz around former Florida quarterback DJ Lagway?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations planned across North Central Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -North Central Florida will host several events this week to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with activities beginning Tuesday and continuing through Saturday. The “Remembering Martin and Coretta” program will kick off the celebrations Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Dayspring Baptist Church....
Wrist-grab leads to 4-month jail stay for homeless Ocala man arrested during mental episode
A 62-year-old homeless man, who was arrested four months ago by Ocala police at a convenience store where he is trespassed, is still incarcerated as he awaits trial in April for touching the wrist of one of the officers who detained him. Rodney Sebastion Harmon has been incarcerated at the...
Marion County Announces Lane Closure Along CR 25 to Commence Jan. 13
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – The Marion County Office of the County Engineer, in coordination with its contractor, will begin pavement rehabilitation work on CR 25 from SE 162nd Pl. to SE 142nd Ave. beginning Tuesday, Jan. 13, with completion expected by 180 calendar days, weather permitting. Crews and...
Fill your calendar with this week’s Gainesville music events
From swampy blues bands to a batcave dance punk group, Gainesville is hosting a wide variety of musicians and music events for all types of listeners this week. Check out what’s going on beginning Monday, Jan. 12. Monday, Jan. 12. Salvation the Punk Rock Show - Civic Media Center...
Gainesville, Alachua County approve plans for two new crosswalks near University Avenue
Located on the outskirts of UF and situated between apartment buildings and restaurants, the intersection at University Avenue and Southwest 13th Street sees 3,000 pedestrians every day during its busiest hours, according to a City of Gainesville study. It's no surprise one of the most bustling intersections in the...
Roads in North Central Florida closed for repairs
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Monday, crews will begin work to repair a sinkhole in Alachua County near Southwest 24th Avenue. Drivers should expect detours in that area. Southwest 24th Avenue will be closed between Southwest 91st Street and Southwest 87th Way while the repair work is completed. Anyone exiting near...
Gainesville shelters open as temperatures begin to fall
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - As temperatures drop across North Central Florida, officials are stepping in to make sure everyone can stay warm throughout the night. In Gainesville, city leaders are activating their cold night shelter program for the next two days. Sunday and Monday, Grace Marketplace and the St....
