A crash occurred about 10:50 a.m. on Thursday, the Fourth of July, on Interstate 75 in Alachua County, resulting in significant traffic disruptions and the need for emergency medical services. The crash happened near the 390 mile marker, which is at State Road 222 (Northwest 39th Avenue.) According to a Florida Highway Patrol news release, […]
Community members are preparing to unveil a new missing person banner in the heart of Gainesville on Friday. A large poster with Maria Gomez-Perez’s photo on it will sit near the intersection of Jesse Jewell Parkway and Bradford Street. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The 12-year-old Lyman Elementary School student […]
Two men who were arrested and charged with the murder of a 16-year-old boy are now facing felony gang charges. Ja’Quez Jeremiah Sims, 19, and Quaran Jamir Jackson, 18, are accused of shooting and killing Jaishawn Overstreet on April 27. Gainesville police worked with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Gang Task Force to bring the […]
Those who participated in this year’s Journey to Juneteenth Freedom Walk learned about national and local Black history. Hosted by the city of Gainesville, the 5K Freedom Walk Saturday morning began at Depot Park proceeded through the Porters Quarters and Sugarhill communities where participants visited booths to talk about the history of the two historic […]
Gainesville has opened the SW 62nd Boulevard Connector one month ahead of schedule, providing drivers with access to the new 1.1-mile roadway that helps link Newberry and Archer roads, according to a city news release. The $18.8 million project, which is meant to improve accessibility and bolster safety on Gainesville roads, was largely funded by […]
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Distributing food nearly on a daily basis to those in need has been the mission of The Neighborhood House for seven years. Operated by the Beta Pi chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. in Gainesville, the food distribution program is set up to decrease food insecurity in the community. The non-profit organization has been […]
A Gainesville man tried getting away from police, but wasn’t able to escape. Police say Noe Demetrio, 21, was “kind enough” to toss some drugs out the window of his car right in front of a police officer on Wednesday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] When officers tried pulling him […]
The Gainesville home of former NFL running back Clinton Portis was sold at auction Tuesday morning despite an emergency motion by his attorney on Monday to cancel the sale due to a purchase agreement. Bank of New York Mellon, the plaintiff in the 2019 foreclosure case against Portis and his mother, Rhonnel Hearn, took ownership […]
Powerful testimonies were shared to honor the impact Gladys Alexander has had in people’s lives during a celebration held for her 100th birthday. “I give God the glory,” said Alexander during the celebration that took place Saturday at Greater Bethel AME Church. “They are beautiful people. I know them from different walks of life. These […]
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Southeast Gainesville residents and local environmental groups are continuing their fight to shut down the Florence Landfill, a dump which many say threatens public health and safety. The landfill, owned by Southeast Landholdings Inc., is over 48 acres and lies across the street from historic Boulware Springs City Park and the Alachua County Sweetwater Preserve. […]