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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Gainesville Police arrested a man whole stole from Walmart stores on three separate occasions. Christopher Hendricks, 43, was arrested on six charges of petit theft and fraud. On Saturday afternoon, Hendricks and another woman went to the Walmart on Northwest 23rd Street and attempted to steal...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Gary Dejuan Fulcher, Sr., 39, of Lacrosse, was arrested yesterday and charged with sending a written death threat after allegedly threatening to kill a woman. An Alachua County Sheriff’s Deputy responded yesterday to a call from the victim, who said Fulcher was threatening to fight her...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Aubreyona Jani Cross, 25, was arrested yesterday after allegedly pushing her way into a home and threatening the resident with a hunting knife. She is on pre-trial release following a July 2023 arrest for trespass after warning at GRACE Marketplace. At about 10:47 p.m. last night,...

A question for everyone: If Florida State was playing in the SEC, 13-0 with an injured starting quarterback, would they have been left out of the College Football Playoff. The answer is probably no. Now, Florida State might not have gone 13-0 with an injured starting quarterback in the SEC, but the ...

• The Gainesville area playoff field has been reduced to two teams, Hawthorne and Bradford, who will advance to the state title game. Bradford defeated Pensacola Catholic in a 22-21 overtime thriller, while Hawthorne demolished Blountstown 49-0.

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 gainesville.

In Gainesville, Florida, there were three incidents of shootings this week. One man turned himself in to the police after shooting and killing someone. Four people were shot in two separate incidents, with one fatality. Another man was arrested for shooting at his ex-girlfriend's car on the highway.

The booking report is provided by the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Department of the Jail. This information is public record and copied directly from the log. Mugshots are included when available. The charges listed are at the time of arrest and are only accusations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. For more details on a specific inmate use the Sheriff’s Office inmate search (for inmates currently at the jail). More specific information on charges is available by searching court records.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man who pointed a gun at another car while driving. Phillip Stotler, 29, was charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill, as well as possession of over 20 grams of marijuana.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The city of Gainesville held their first holiday parade in over three decades to kick off the season of joy. People throughout North Central Florida traveled to Gainesville to watch the holiday parade. There was also a dance party in the Bo Diddley Plaza and a holiday lights celebration in the Thomas Center Gardens.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Sunday is $3.243, a week ago the price is $3.253 , according to AAA.

This week in Putnam County, Florida, two incidents occurred that require attention in the weekly safety report. The first incident involved the discovery of a newborn baby with its umbilical cord still attached in the backyard of a home in Palatka. The second incident was a plane crash in Paynes Prairie that resulted in the tragic death of a 21-year-old individual.

It wasn’t a great year for Florida football. The Gators went 5-7, lost five in a row, had Graham Mertz break his collarbone, and have watched as its once monster recruiting class slowly falls apart. And yet, Florida Gator fans are probably in a much better mood right now...

PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. — St. Johns County may be one of the fastest growing counties in Florida, but some people are choosing to leave it because homes and rent are high-priced. Some of them are moving right next door to Putnam County. Chris Fields works and lives in Putnam...

The Cardinals face the Seminoles in their first ever appearance in the ACC Championship Game.

A University of Florida running back and former Jacksonville Jaguar, Fred Taylor, joining fellow UF alumnus Tim Tebow on the pro soccer club’s ownership team.

The University of Florida's swimming and diving team had a successful final day of competition at the U.S Open Championships, earning three medals and seven finals appearances. American Record Holder Bobby Finke won gold in the 1500m free, with Luke Whitlock earning bronze and Eric Brown finishing fifth. Kieran Smith also won silver in the 200m Backstroke. Several current and former Gators, as well as future Gator commitments, had notable performances.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The Hawthorne, Bradford and Trinity Catholic football teams are on to state title games, while two other North Central Florida teams had their seasons come to an end on Friday night in state semifinal play. NCFL Football: State Semifinals. Class 1 - Rural. Hawthorne (12-0) def....

This piece presents an exploration of four distinguished donut shops located in Gainesville. Have you had the pleasure of visiting any of these establishments? If so, we'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences. Please share your comments below!

A long-shot candidate — one who can’t legally carry a gun and would not be qualified to work as a deputy because of his felony record — is campaigning to become Alachua County’s top law enforcement official despite questions over whether his candidacy is even lawful.