Gainesville FL

Many drivers do not realize that it is illegal to use colored headlights on their cars. Only white or amber lights are legal in the state of Florida. People drive around with blue, green, purple and other colored lights on their cars thinking that other drivers can clearly see them.

An 8-week-old Labradoodle puppy is looking for a permanent family at a central Florida animal rescue that specializes in finding homes for homeless dogs. Daisy, a tan-colored female puppy, is available for adoption through Starting Over Animal Refuge Inc. in Ocala, Marion County, FL, for a $600 fee. The fee helps...

On Sunday, October 26, 2025, officers responded to the 400 block of NW 10th Street in Gainesville, FL, after reports of a male exposing himself and engaging in lewd behavior in public. Upon arrival, officers located the suspect, Stacey Scott, born September 12, 1974. When officers attempted to make contact, The post...

Kameryn Nehemiah Copeland, of Ocala, who just turned 17, has been charged as an adult with armed robbery and aggravated battery after a resident of the Crossing at Santa Fe Apartments was pistol-whipped on July 30. The post 17-year-old charged as adult for armed robbery at Crossing at Santa Fe Apartments appeared...

The Alachua Police Department is proud to share that our 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 (𝗖𝗣𝗨) has been awarded the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗙𝗖𝗣𝗔 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 in the 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 (𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀) category. The post APD awarded Small...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County officials want community input on the reading and writing skills of their residents. County leaders, children’s trust officials, and members of United Way are hosting a literacy town hall this week. The first is Wednesday, at Eastside High School from 5:30 p.m. to...

Christian unity, a spirit of family, togetherness and fun were on full display on Oct. 25 at Springhill Baptist Church in southeast Gainesville. The church kicked off its 139th anniversary celebration with its “Fall in Love with Jesus Fall Festival” held on church grounds at 120 SE Williston Road. It featured...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Two drivers are in the hospital on Sunday after a head-on crash. Cruisers blocked off Northwest 43rd Street at 39th Avenue following the crash. Police officers said two drivers crashed into each other head-on around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. According to the Gainesville Police Department, two...

Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around melrose.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Gainesville firefighters put out a residential fire early Monday morning. According to Gainesville Fire Rescue officials, crews responded to a residential building fire at the area of 2701 Northeast 11th Place just before 1 a.m. after multiple callers reported the fire. Crews were able to...