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GAINESVILLE, FLA. – Dayne Tyler Baucom, 30, was arrested late last night after allegedly attacking a woman as she rode her bike home from work. A Gainesville Police Department (GPD) officer responded to multiple calls about a battery in the 1000 block of SW 16th Avenue at 11:23 p.m., where the victim reported that she’d had multiple encounters with Baucom over the past few months, but the previous incidents had not escalated to the level of violence. She told the officer that as she was riding her bike home from work, Baucom got in her way and was yelling at her and calling her names. She said that as she attempted to walk by him, he shoved her and punched her multiple times with a closed fist. She was treated by EMS on scene for minor injuries. A witness reportedly saw the incident and confirmed the victim’s account.

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — Criminal charges will not be filed against the officer who beat a woman at Lowell Correctional Institute in Lake County. WATCH: Woman beaten so badly in prison that she’s now quadriplegic, but why hasn’t anyone been charged?. 9 Investigates has been following the...

SILVER SPRINGS — A pedestrian was hit and killed by a car early Thursday on State Road 40 East near Baseline Road (State Road 35.) Florida Highway Patrol troopers said the man was standing in the left eastbound lane of SR 40 when he was hit by an older model Kia Altima about 2 a.m.

Two people were arrested after their golf cart illegally crossed U.S. Hwy. 441. The golf cart was pulled over at Baylee Plaza in Summerfield at about 3 a.m. Thursday after the illegal crossing of U.S. Hwy. 441, according to an arrest report from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. The...

After the Gators lost out on several of their top targets head coach Billy Napier issued an open letter to a upset fanbase.

Powerful storms tore down trees in a parking lot at the Six Gun Plaza in Ocala on Friday afternoon. The combination of wind and lightning was enough to snap these large trees in half. Lightning and wind tore this tree apart at Six Gun Plaza in Ocala.Luckily for the shoppers...

OCALA, Fla. - Storms that moved through Central Florida Friday evening ripped the awning off a fast-food restaurant, knocked over trees, and flooded streets in Ocala, according to Ocala Fire Rescue. Photos shared on their Facebook page showed multiple trees knocked over and limbs down, including one that appeared to...

Despite illegally selling nearly a dozen firearms, including one to a stranger who used it to kill a young man and injure a mother of two at an Ocala Pilot gas station in May 2021, gun trafficker and former Alachua jail guard Kenyari Brewton, 27, will avoid a prison term, according to the court’s decision made on May 20.

BRONSON, Fla. (WCJB) -Levy County Sheriff’s Office officials said a toy gun, that mimics a real firearm, was part of a prank pulled on Williston football players on Wednesday. It happened as the Williston football team left their summer retreat at Blue Springs Park in Bronson. Investigators said someone...

After reviewing interviews, reports, surveillance videos, documents and other material, the state determined it did not have enough evidence to sustain a prosecution. Chief Assistant State Attorney Walter Forgie wrote a six-page memorandum for State Attorney Bill Gladson outlining the process he used to arrive at that recommendation. Protest:Ocala protesters...

Florida loses a key depth piece from its running back room as redshirt sophomore Demarkcus Bowman is entering the transfer portal.

A strong storm passed through Marion County on Thursday, toppling trees and causing power outages. Multiple power lines, trees, and power poles around the City of Ocala were affected by the severe weather. In the aftermath of the storm on Thursday evening, Ocala Fire Rescue reported road obstructions in the following areas, among others: NE 10th Street and NE 28th Avenue; NE 19th Avenue and NE 17th Place; SE 17th Street; SE 27th Place / Highway 413A; SE 37th Court Circle; NE 25th Avenue and Jacksonville Road; and Fort King Street.

Marion County firefighters rushed to the scene on Thursday afternoon after a local residence caught on fire following a lightning strike. At approximately 4:30 p.m., Marion County Fire Rescue units were dispatched to a home in the 5000 block of SE 24th Place in Ocala due to reports of a structure fire. Neighbors had contacted 911 to report that the house was struck by lightning, and heavy smoke and flames were visible.

The Seminoles have lost a member of their 2023 class who was committed for over a year.

A walk down a long stretch of boardwalk will normally lead you to a pristine Florida beach — but one boardwalk takes you somewhere quite different. You can unlock your inner Eliza Thornberry and explore a gorgeous hidden rain forest, right here in the Sunshine State. Nestled among the...

Billy Napier was the hottest Group of Five coach available on the coaching carousel. He turned down previous opportunities, namely South Carolina and Auburn, to find the perfect jumping off point from Louisiana. When Gainesville called, Napier answered. After successfully landing Napier, the Gators were all set to be the...

The University of Florida Police Department confirmed a man who was wanted for recording video of female students in their dorm bathrooms has been arrested. Deontre Mason, 25, was arrested in Marion, Illinois, on nine charges of video voyeurism brought by UFPD and extradited back to Gainesville on Tuesday. According...

A 24-year-old Ocala man was arrested after being accused of striking a female victim with a vehicle. On Tuesday, June 21, a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a residence on Hemlock Terrace in Ocala in reference to a battery investigation. Upon arrival, Marion County Fire Rescue paramedics were on scene and advised that the victim was being transported to a local hospital for medical assistance.

For a head coach who, upon being hired, suggested the path to resurgence for the Florida Gators was through a more dedicated and thorough recruiting effort, early returns have not been positive as the program continues to build its Class of 2023. Amid growing concerns about the direction in which recruiting is heading for Florida in his first full cycle as the program’s leader, Billy Napier penned an “open letter” to the fan base that was released by the University Athletic Association on Friday.

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Severe thunderstorms Thursday evening caused some big burdens for residents in Ocala. Many located in the area of E Silver Spring Blvd. still have not regained power at their homes after more than 20 hours. Behind Big Lots, NE 6th St. was closed off after a...