Local metal artist fosters a blacksmithing community through workshops
When Leslie Tharp began her career as a metal artist in 2009, the metalworking community in north central Florida was quite small. "You really...
The Week Ahead: Your stories to look out for in North Central Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Levy County commissioners on Tuesday consider first steps in addressing problems with the county animal shelter. The manager was replaced...
Dozens of pets got adopted for free during the Whisker Wonderland Adoption Drive
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Dozens of animals found their forever home in Alachua County this weekend. Santa Paws and the Grinch visited the Alachua...
New Approach From University Of Florida Could Reduce Strawberry Farming Water Use By Two-Thirds
Brad is a senior public relations specialist for UF/IFAS Communications. A huge Gator fan, Brad grew up in Gainesville, loves movies, sports and finding...
One person hospitalized in two-vehicle crash near High Springs
Around 4 p.m., Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers reported a major crash on I-75 in High Springs near County Road 236.Story continues
Person shot in possible hunting accident
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County deputies say one person was sent to the hospital after a possible hunting accident. It was near Williston...
Junior League of Gainesville distributes over 1,700 toys, clothing, and diapers to 183 families
Press release from Junior League of Gainesville GAINESVILLE, Fla. – On Saturday, Dec. 7, the Junior League of Gainesville’s Miracle on Mainstreet...
Motorcyclist dies after striking utility pole in Seminole County, troopers say
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. - A motorcyclist has died after striking a utility pole during a single-vehicle crash in Seminole County on Sunday, according to...
Alachua man charged with possession of firearm while selling drugs
Staff report GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Telvis Tashay Hall, Jr., 26, of Alachua, was arrested last night for possession of a firearm during...
One person hospitalized in two-vehicle crash near High Springs
ALACHUA, Fla. (WCJB) - High Springs firefighters say one person was sent to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash on I-75 Sunday afternoon. Around...
