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|By Nicole Rogers
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to at drive-by shooting at the area of 1900 SW 68th Terrace last night around 9:20 p.m.
Updated: Jul. 4, 2020 at 12:25 AM EDT
6th year cold case anniversary of the death of Leo Rives. Crime stoppers of Levy County has authorized a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and prosecution.
Updated: Jul. 4, 2020 at 12:17 AM EDT
Williston police officer under investigation
Updated: Jul. 3, 2020 at 11:47 PM EDT
|By Ruelle Fludd
Uncertainty is the only consistent factor across North Central Florida in tackling the upcoming school year. In Alachua County, parents and teachers alike are calling for the school district to come up with a detailed distance learning plan sooner rather than later.
Updated: Jul. 3, 2020 at 6:39 PM EDT
Kaycha Labs approved to conduct tests on marijuana and hemp.
Updated: Jul. 3, 2020 at 6:19 PM EDT
The identity of the pilot who died Wednesday in a small-engine plane crash in Ocala has been revealed.
Updated: Jul. 3, 2020 at 6:07 PM EDT
|By Julia Laude
With the approaching holiday weekend, law enforcement officials want to help you avoid getting a DUI on the Fourth of July.
Updated: Jul. 3, 2020 at 8:34 AM EDT
|By SYLVIE CORBET
France is to name a new prime minister on Friday shortly after the announcement of Edouard Philippe’s resignation. French President Emmanuel Macron wants a new government to focus on efforts to relaunch the French economy deeply hit by the coronavirus crisis.
Updated: Jul. 3, 2020 at 6:59 AM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
The three-year early childhood music education pilot program will help school districts implement music education for kindergarten through 2nd grade.
Updated: Jul. 3, 2020 at 5:57 AM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
The $34-million project can go forward thanks to special facilities funding included in the budget signed by the governor.
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Updated: Jul. 3, 2020 at 5:18 AM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
$41 million in unused funds was cut from the program that pays law enforcement agencies to train armed school staff or volunteers to act during a shooting.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2020 at 11:53 PM EDT
|By Ruelle Fludd
The Lubavitch-Chabad Center is ordering more masks for another 50,000 masks to giveaway soon.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2020 at 8:55 PM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
The sound of fireworks this weekend can affect the behavior of your four-legged family member.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2020 at 8:19 PM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
The Alachua County School Board is asking for the community's help in renaming J.J. Finley Elementary School.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2020 at 7:53 PM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
Residents in Alachua County who have a disability can use a website that meets their needs if they need help from the sheriff's office.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2020 at 6:01 PM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
Louis Payton, 74, filed suit against the sheriff for being held in what he called "unsanitary conditions" during the pandemic. In an order signed by Fifth Circuit Judge Anthony Tatti, Payton was released from jail.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2020 at 5:12 PM EDT
|By Julia Laude
Several events and firework shows have been cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic but there may still be a way for residents to show off their Independence Day pride with some patriotic pyrotechnics despite the virus.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2020 at 5:12 PM EDT
|By Nicole Rogers
“We started the page...just to say thank you,” Howard Rodgers said.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2020 at 10:09 AM EDT
|By Amber Pellicone
Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center will hold a drive-up mask distribution Thursday from 4 pm to 6 pm.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2020 at 4:17 AM EDT
|By Walker Thomas
Ology Bioservices, a vaccine and biologic company, was awarded a contract of up to $42 million to continue developing an antibody to Botulism.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2020 at 11:48 PM EDT
|By Ruelle Fludd
Alachua County Democrats hosted another virtual candidates forum via Zoom and streamed on Facebook.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2020 at 9:17 PM EDT
A community theatre isn't letting the pandemic stop kids from getting their time in the spotlight.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2020 at 7:29 PM EDT
The recent spike in COVID-19 has delayed the University of Florida's reopening plan for fall classes.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2020 at 7:17 PM EDT
Marion County officials are investigating what led to a small plane crashing in Ocala, killing the pilot.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2020 at 6:14 PM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
After retiring from running a medical laboratory for Shands, Hethcoat became Williston's Fire Chief. Later he was elected to the city council and then mayor. He served the city for more than 30 years.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2020 at 6:05 PM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
A 25-foot trailer and Kubota tractor were stolen from Southwest 109th Place in the Marion Oaks neighborhood. The suspects also took a yellow Honda Foreman four-wheeler in addition to a Rural King Bush Hog and a 15-gallon pull-behind sprayer.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2020 at 5:58 PM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
Deputies say Jones took out a pocket knife while driving and stabbed her husband in the leg, chest, and hand. She says her husband was punching her in the head during the fight.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2020 at 5:34 PM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
It is not known which bar the student went out to in Gainesville or where exactly she got the virus.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2020 at 1:51 PM EDT
|By Amber Pellicone
Jenny Yates usually makes wallets and purses to sell on Etsy, but since March, she said she's made face masks every single day.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2020 at 1:11 PM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
One sign design is for retail businesses, and the other is for restaurants and bars where people can take their masks off while eating or drinking.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2020 at 8:52 AM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
Let’s take a look at some adorable, adoptable animals from Marion County looking for their new loving homes.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2020 at 8:27 AM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
The ban was set to expire Wednesday allowing banks and landlords to begin the process of legally removing people from their homes.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2020 at 7:59 AM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
In a statement, she says she is leaving to avoid the confusion that would occur if she was still in office as the county's first appointed superintendent started work.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2020 at 5:53 AM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
The 61-year-old woman had been missing since June 22nd.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2020 at 5:19 AM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
Forest workers say the Beehive fire started around noon Tuesday burning around 20 to 30 acres.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2020 at 12:27 AM EDT
|By Julia Laude
Marion County Jail has inmates and staff test positive for the coronavirus.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2020 at 12:13 AM EDT
The Alachua County Public School District released a draft of their reopening plan, Tuesday. It details an number of measures for all students to learn in a safe environment.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2020 at 11:43 PM EDT
|By Ruelle Fludd
Three employees plus one contract employee at the county jail have tested positive for coronavirus
Updated: Jun. 30, 2020 at 6:36 PM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
The Swamp Restaurant is known as the place you took your buddies out for a beer after a big exam or where you cheer on the Gators during football season.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2020 at 6:03 PM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
When deputies called Robbins, he threatened to hurt himself and refused to come out of his house.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2020 at 5:56 PM EDT
The Governor’s moratorium on evictions expires Wednesday, and thousands could soon face being removed from their homes.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2020 at 5:35 PM EDT
|By Nicole Rogers
COVID-19 has undoubtedly hurt our nation's economy, including here in Florida. This prompted Gov. DeSantis to cut 1 billion dollars out of the proposed state budget.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2020 at 5:21 PM EDT
|By Julia Laude
Ocala Mayor Kent Guinn said his decision to not enforce state orders to close certain businesses remains the same.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2020 at 7:57 AM EDT
|By Amber Pellicone
Tuesday is the first day of virtual candidate forums hosted by the Alachua County Democrats this week.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2020 at 7:48 AM EDT
|By Walker Thomas
Some foods are pretty clearly fruits and the same for most veggies, but it's not always so clear.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2020 at 12:22 AM EDT
A man was fatally shot Saturday night in Putnam County. Investigators believe self defense could be the cause.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2020 at 12:13 AM EDT
Governor Ron Desantis vetoed $1 billion from the proposed state budget Monday. The vetoed money impacts many N.C.F. counties.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2020 at 11:40 PM EDT
|By Ruelle Fludd
Numerous small graduation ceremonies at Florida Gateway college let graduates cross the stage in person
Updated: Jun. 29, 2020 at 7:31 PM EDT
|By Julia Laude
Investigators in Marion County launched a death investigation after finding a body Monday.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2020 at 6:32 PM EDT
|By WCJB Staff
The teams are made up of an Alachua County Sheriff’s deputy certified in crisis intervention and a Meridian mental health clinician.