Residents across North Central Florida dropped off expired and unused medications Saturday as part of National Drug Take-Back Day, a nationwide effort to safely dispose of medications.

Brittany’s Cupcake Shoppe in Lake City is partnering with Columbia County Toys for Tots to raise money for Christmas gifts for children in need.

The 24th year of The Fest in Gainesville kicks off on Friday and runs through Sunday.

The largest blacksmith conference in the Southeast came to Gainesville this weekend for its annual meeting.

Back for its 55th year, the Cedar Key Seafood Festival returned this weekend, highlighting everything that makes the town unique and unified.

The Ocala Drive-In, one of the last four drive-in movie theaters in Florida, is up for sale, and the news is drawing support from the community.

A mother and daughter have been reunited with their horse after searching for him for more than 16 years.

Officials with Interfaith Emergency Services in Ocala say they know the woman who lost her life in a deadly morning crash— and team members in their organization are now grieving.

Thousands of people lined the streets of Gainesville for the University of Florida’s annual homecoming parade

October is recognized nationally as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and a local group in North Central Florida is bringing the community together to support those battling the disease.

A 101-year-old Navy veteran joined three other World War II veterans in Ocala to share stories from their service and reflect on their lives since coming home.

Local leaders will meet Friday morning at the United Way office to explore collaborative solutions for student and family homelessness across North Central Florida, including assessing whether vacant public facilities could serve as shelters.

WCJB TV20 and Dave & Buster’s are partnering to host a University of Florida Gators football watch party on Saturday, Sept. 19, at 6 p.m. in Gainesville

A local theater production opening this fall in Gainesville aims to address mental health struggles and connect the community with vital resources during Suicide Prevention Month.

A local nonprofit aimed at strengthening families stepped up to help the Gainesville community by hosting a free food distribution at Abraham Lincoln Middle School.

A mobile research unit brought brain health resources and memory screenings to southwest Marion County on Friday in recognition of World Alzheimer’s Month.

University of Florida President Stuart Bell addressed a record-breaking crowd Thursday morning at UF’s monthly Eye-Opener Discovery Breakfast.

Volunteers lined up early Saturday morning to clear debris from local waters during the 41st annual International Coastal Cleanup, organized by the Ocean Conservancy.

Community members and local leaders gathered Friday in Ocala to observe National POW/MIA Recognition Day, honoring military service members held as prisoners of war and those who remain missing in action.

Athletes ages 50 and older are taking over local courts, pools and fields across Gainesville and Alachua for two weekends of competition as the Gainesville Senior Games celebrate their 25th anniversary.