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Gainesville teen pleads guilty to possession of firearm with removed serial number
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (91+ words) GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - An 18-year-old in Gainesville could face up to five years in prison for possessing a firearm with a removed serial number. Prosecutors announced Friday that Devon Oliver pled guilty to the charge. RELATED: Gainesville man charged for…...
Traffic delayed on I-75 in Paynes Prairie due to vehicle chase
22+ hour, 17+ min ago (151+ words) Multiple agencies were involved in a vehicle chase on Interstate 75 in Paynes Prairie on Friday afternoon GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Multiple agencies were involved in a vehicle chase on Interstate 75 in Paynes Prairie on Friday afternoon. Alachua County Sheriff's deputies say…...
HOMETOWN HERO: Long-time Horseshoe Beach resident named Dixie County Citizen of the Year
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (282+ words) HORSESHOE BEACH, Fla. (WCJB) - Tammy Bryan, a longtime Horseshoe Beach resident, was recently recognized by the Dixie County Chamber of Commerce as "Citizen of the Year." Bryan owns Compass Realty and two businesses: Horseshoe Beach Outfitters and Little Island Store…...
Gilchrist County man pleads guilty to threatening reporter, Muslims, politicians
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (91+ words) A Gilchrist County man could face up to 10 years in prison for threatening to kill a newspaper reporter, Muslims, and political leaders. Gilchrist County man pleads guilty to threatening reporter, Muslims, politicians Marion County deputies investigate young girl's death as…...
Marion County deputies investigate young girl's death as homicide in Citra
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (257+ words) Marion County Sheriff's deputies are investigating the death of a young girl in Citra on Thursday as a homicide. Marion County deputies investigate young girl's death as homicide in Citra Funeral service set for Gainesville civil rights advocate Rosa Williams…...
Suwannee County first responders get life-saving equipment
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (185+ words) LIVE OAK, Fla. (WCJB) -Suwannee County first responders announced new life-saving equipment additions today. Live Oak police officers said every patrol car will now carry Life-Vac devices, which help ... LIVE OAK, Fla. (WCJB) -Suwannee County first responders announced new life-saving…...
Officers increase patrols on Gainesville’s Rails to Trails due to inappropriate sexual behavior
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (98+ words) Officers are trying to find those responsible for a series of sexual acts occurring along Gainesville's Rails to Trails system ... Officers increase patrols on Gainesville's Rails to Trails due to inappropriate sexual behavior Ocala Fire Rescue breaks ground on new…...
Man sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for drug and firearm charges
4+ day, 48+ min ago (78+ words) Man sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for drug and firearm charges'WCJB GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) " A man will spend the next five years in prison for drug and firearm charges. State prosecutors said Kendrick Hills Jr., 23, pleaded guilty to drug…...
19-year-old arrested on gun charges after shots fired at Kay Jewelers in Oaks Mall
5+ day, 10+ min ago (232+ words) GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The man accused of firing a gun in the Oaks Mall on Valentine's Day was arrested for illegally possessing a gun. Authorities have released 911 calls and body camera video related to the incident. According to the arrest…...
VIDEO: Alachua County Sheriff's deputies release 911 calls, body camera video of mall shooting
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (78+ words) VIDEO: Alachua County Sheriff's deputies release 911 calls, body camera video of mall shooting'WCJB VIDEO: Alachua County Sheriff's deputies release 911 calls, body camera video of mall shooting Russell Report: Highlights in weekend filled with Gator sports NAACP president reflects on 2 Alachua…...