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Two siblings were left unsupervised for eight hours, police say.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A 17-year-old girl was seriously injured Monday night after being hit by a car on Archer Road. At about 11:19 p.m. on September 18, the girl was traveling west on a scooter near the 4600 block of SW Archer Road when a sedan driven by a 21-year-old woman hit the scooter, ejecting the girl. The girl sustained serious injuries and was transported to UF Health Shands. According to a Florida Highway Patrol release, she was not wearing a helmet.

This week in Gainesville, Florida, there were several incidents that occurred, including a shooting at Cynthia Chestnut Park resulting in a man's death, a search for a key witness in a deadly shooting on Waldo Road, a man in custody after allegedly shooting at his mother, the arrest of a couple for the death and neglect of their 3-year-old child, a woman on pre-trial release connected with a car sought in a fatal hit-and-run, and an Ocala man found driving a vehicle owned by a Gainesville man who was shot to death.

In 2022, Buchholz, Columbia and Bradford all advanced to the Class 4S, 3S and 2S state semifinals, respectively. However, only Class 1R saw a local state champion – Hawthorne. While this season, the Bobcats and Tornadoes hope to return and go beyond that mark, 1R expects to be the class once again that...

"I'm a pastor. Just last Sunday, I buried a 12-year-old girl [who lost her life] to gun violence. It's something that we're not used to, but we're living in that kind of culture," says Donnell Sanders.

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Gainesville.

A Florida boy, 10, was attempting to drive his sister, 11, to California. They got caught four hours from home after police spotted a stolen car.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - New details about a hit-and-run crash that sent a 15-year-old to the hospital. FHP troopers have released a description of the vehicle. Troopers say it could be a dark 2018 to 2024 GMC Terrain with its right side mirror missing. On September 11th, the 15-year-old was...

A deceased dog has been found abandoned on Southwest Archer Lane near 154th street in Alachua County this week. It's the latest unfortunate incident tallied up to nine reported dog fatalities over the past year, causing increased concerns among locals.

The driver of a vehicle that was reportedly stolen from the scene of a homicide in Alachua County on Sunday was arrested after a brief pursuit by Alachua County sheriff's deputies on Monday morning.

ORLANDO, Fla. - The driver of a vehicle that was reportedly stolen from the scene of a homicide in Alachua County on Sunday was arrested after a brief pursuit by Alachua County sheriff's deputies on Monday morning. Javon Barclay, 28, of Ocala, is facing multiple charges including fleeing or attempting...

Ellianos Coffee announced this week that its Newberry location is now open at 24717 W. Newberry Road. The drive-thru coffee chain offers espresso drinks, latte freezers, drip coffee, and more. It also serves smoothies, teas and various flavored energy drinks. The Newberry location is owned by Eric and Randi Preston.

The Alachua County Commission, along with the City of Gainesville's Regional Transit System, has started a new bus route. Route 52 runs from Jonesville to the University of Florida Health Center. It operates from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, with four stops in Jonesville and an hourly schedule during peak times.

BELL, Fla. (WCJB) - A man was killed in a house fire in Gilchrist County Thursday night, three people were able to escape the blaze. Gilchrist County Fire Rescue crews say just before midnight, a mobile home caught on fire in the area of County Road 232 and U.S. Highway 129. The four people inside were asleep when the fire started.

Following the shooting death of her 44-year-old godson Johnny Walker, Evelyn Foxx, President of the Alachua County NAACP, is advocating for stronger gun laws. The gun used in Walker's death was reportedly stolen, leading Foxx to call for laws that penalize gun owners who do not securely store their weapons.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Researchers at the University of Florida are using artificial intelligence to better understand the behavior of patients living with HIV. Their efforts with AI are focused on uncovering patterns of risk and bias that have left some patients in Florida with poor access to effective treatments.

Tom Petty was born and raised in Gainesville and attended Gainesville High School. He never attended the University of Florida. This year marks the six-year anniversary of Florida playing Petty's song "I won't back down" after the third quarter at The Swamp. Saturday marks the second annual “Tom Petty Day”...

The Gainesville City Commission passed its budget for next year, which calls for raised property taxes, raising utility rates and cutting jobs amid pressure from state lawmakers to pay back debt. Gainesville city leaders were previously hounded by the state’s Joint Legislative Auditing Committee over the city's debt and their...

The Alachua County Commission will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. The meeting will take place at the Jack Durrance Auditorium in Gainesville, starting at 11:30 a.m. An evening session is also planned for 5 p.m. The event will be aired on Cox Channel 12, the AC TV app, and the County’s Video on Demand website.

BELL, Fla. (WCJB) - Gilchrist County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two men in the Rock Bluff area for burglaries in the area over the past few months. During their investigation into three different burglaries, deputies executed warrants for Hunter Ellsworth and John Goldthorpe of Bell on Wednesday. They say Ellsworth...