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Sheriff’s office identifies inmate who died at the Alachua County Jail

Alachua County Sheriff’s Office officials confirm an inmate has died while in custody at the Alachua County Jail
Alachua County Jail booking photo for Marcus Goodman, 32, who died at the jail

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Residents say they may have been victims of their scheme.
‘I’m glad they’re caught’: Two Alachua County men are behind bars after stealing mail

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Two people were killed and four others were hurt during the shooting.
Family member demands justice for New Year’s Day shooting in Ocala
Empath Home Health Opens First Marion County Location
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Daniel Mobley, 55, has been sentenced to life in prison.
Armed robbery suspect in Suwannee County sentenced to life in prison

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‘It’s so tragic:’ 13-year-old boy hospitalized after being struck by SUV while riding bicycle

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Alexus Goings
The front wheel of his bicycle entered the intersection instead of the bike lane causing him to collide with an SUV.

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Ex-Florida police officers accused of beating homeless man

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Lorenzo Orfila, 27, and Rafael Otano, 22, were booked into jail on Thursday morning in Miami.

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Chiefland Police officer, Levy County deputy honored for arresting suspect on New Years Day

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By WCJB Staff
A Chiefland Police officer and a Levy County deputy are being honored for their part in arresting an armed suspect on New Years Day.

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Lake City calls special meeting to figure out plan for Richardson Community Center

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By WCJB Staff
At the last minute, some council members hesitated, so county leaders said they would end their lease.

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Hoggetowne Medieval Faire holds its school day

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By WCJB Staff
School will be in session at the Medieval Faire.

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Buchholz High School teacher wins Alachua County teacher of the year

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By WCJB Staff
Three Alachua County teachers were selected as the finalists for the teacher of the year award. and the one representing Buchholz High School went home the winner.
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Rescue crews rescue teen that was stuck 30 feet up a tree

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High Springs fire fighters helped rescue a teenager who was stuck 30 feet up a tree.

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Gainesville Sun announces move of ‘The Guardian’ publication to an email newsletter

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By WCJB Staff
The Guardian will become an email newsletter.

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Gainesville apartment fire displaces adults and children

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Ryan Wyatt Turbeville
Three adults and four children are displaced after an apartment fire in Gainesville on Thursday afternoon

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Marion County Pets: Bishop, Princess, and Junior

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Let’s take a look at some adorable, adoptable animals from Marion County looking for their new loving homes.

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Noma Gallery hosts “Bogolanfin! Mud Cloth Melodies” event

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By WCJB Staff
Arts in Health Ocala Metro and Noma Gallery will hold a special event titled Bogolanfin! Mud Cloth Melodies on Friday.

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“What’s up” with K-Country 1/27

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Talking about some fun weekend events and making animal noises. Here’s what you missed when we caught up with K-Country!

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Newberry photographer arrested for possession of child pornography

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Ryan Wyatt Turbeville
A months-long investigation ended in the arrest of a photographer from Newberry accused by Alachua County Sheriff’s Office detectives of possessing and transmitting child pornography

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Gainesville crash sends 13-year-old to hospital with life threatening injuries

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 9:08 AM EST
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By WCJB Staff
The Gainesville Police Department responded to the crash at 4400 Northwest 13th Street.

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Memphis braces for release of video showing Tyre Nichols beaten by police

Updated: 34 minutes ago
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By ADRIAN SAINZ
Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy told a news conference that although the officers each played different roles in the killing, “they are all responsible.”

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Ocala BBQ restaurant with 50 years of history is living on under new owners

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Kristin Chase
Fat Boy’s BBQ opened in 1970

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US inflation and consumer spending cooled in December

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
Friday’s report from the Commerce Department showed that prices rose 5% last month from a year earlier, down from the 5.5% year-over-year increase in November. It was the third straight drop.

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Two men arrested for federal charges of stealing mail

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By WCJB Staff
Deputies arrested Jordan Jax, 23, of Newberry and Tarod Goodman Jr., 23, of Gainesville.

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High School Boys Basketball: Columbia tops Hawthorne, 58-45

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Jake Rongholt
Columbia takes down Hawthorne 58-45 in Hornet country.

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Williams Elementary students demonstrate life during colonialism

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By WCJB Staff
Williams Elementary School students performed these three-minute-long scripts several times Thursday morning.

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Town where child cancer rose blasts deal over polluted site

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By WAYNE PARRY
New Jersey has reached a settlement with the site’s current owner, BASF Corp., to address damage to natural resources at the site.

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Legislation on affordable housing now filed at the state capitol for the upcoming session

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By WCJB Staff
Among other things, the proposal directs money toward converting existing structures into affordable housing.

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Lawmakers advance House bill to offer private school vouchers to any Florida student

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Ryan Dailey, News Service of Florida
A proposal that would massively expand eligibility for private school vouchers began moving forward Thursday in the Florida House

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College basketball broadcaster Billy Packer dies at 82

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer
Packer’s broadcasting career coincided with the growth of college basketball. He worked as analyst or color commentator on every Final Four from 1975 to 2008.

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‘We’ve been heard’: Florida lawmakers are considering turning their attention to municipal utilities

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 10:00 PM EST
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By Zitlali Solache
Those include Gainesville Regional Utilities and Ocala Electric Utility.

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Gator softball team picked to win SEC in preseason poll

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Kevin Wells
Florida finished 49-19 last season, made Women's College World Series.

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An Ocala dentist office is back open after drunk driver crashes into the building

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 10:04 PM EST
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By Taylor Simpson
The driver was arrested for a DUI after a breathalyzer test shows he was almost two times above the legal limit.

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25 arrested in fake nursing diploma scheme in Florida

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
More than 7,600 fraudulent nursing degree diplomas from three Florida-based nursing schools were sold as part of the scheme.
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