Joseph Jackimczuk

Joseph Jackimczuk is a multi-media reporter for 352today. He joins the team following his graduation from the University of Florida, where he received a B.S. in Telecommunications. In his free time, Joseph enjoys alternative rock, Italian food and sitcoms.

a young girl in a school cafeteria holding a lunch tray. On the tray, there's an apple, a wrap or burrito, some leafy greens, and a green drink container.
Community
5 months ago
Free summer meals available for all kids in Alachua County

No registration or income requirement; 79 school and mobile sites to serve meals through July 25, including take-home options at select locations.

In this nighttime scene illuminated by fire truck lights and spotlights, firefighters in full gear sift through charred debris in front of a heavily damaged mobile home. The area is surrounded by trees and nearby vehicles, with a garden hose lying on the ground.
Local
5 months ago
Firefighters save pets, protect home after garage fire in Fort McCoy

Marion County Fire Rescue crews responded to a blaze that destroyed a garage and threatened a mobile home, but all residents and animals made it out safely.

image shows a mugshot of a woman in a blue shirt
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Gainesville woman sentenced for DUI manslaughter in 2022 crash with UF student

Margaret Caitlin Walker has been sentenced to eight years in prison for DUI Manslaughter resulting in the death of a UF Graduate student.

Pictured is Marissa Stone (left) in a grey shirt holding an orange cat and Jacob May (right) in a fire rescue uniform
Local
5 months ago
Marion County Fire Rescue saves cat tangled in Spanish Moss | PHOTOS

Marion County Fire Rescue and Marion County Animal Services had a hand in saving an orange cat high atop a tree.

Person on the left is Chiane Carter, with orange-dyed hair and a blue shirt. The person on the right is Clifton Spivey, bald head wearing a grey shirt
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Two arrested in Levy County for child sexual abuse

Levy County have provided updates on two individuals arrested on child sexual abuse charges.

Exterior view of Newberry High School in Newberry, Florida, with American flag and landscaped entrance.
Local
5 months ago
Caller who threatened shooting at Newberry High School a “false report,” deputies say

The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office believes that a call threatening to shoot up the school was a “swatting” call.

First responders from Ocala gather around tree that had fallen in the middle of a road, striking and killing a lawn service worker during a thunderstorm.
Local
5 months ago
Tree falls and kills lawn service worker in Ocala during thunderstorm

Police say 37-year-old Hunter Parks was killed after a section of a falling tree fell on top of him.

Chief Mike Balken speaking into a microphone at a community forum, with audience members in the foreground.
Community
5 months ago
Ocala police chief addresses homelessness crisis with compassion and accountability

Chief Mike Balken shares how OPD works with local partners to connect homeless individuals with mental health, addiction, and housing services, while still enforcing the law to protect public safety

A man lying in a hospital bed with visible medical equipment and head injuries following a serious traffic accident.
Community
5 months ago
Stranded in Ocala, wife finds hope after husband’s near-fatal crash

With nothing but faith and strangers’ kindness, Lynn Ernest navigates the hardest months of her life.

Lynn Ernest (left) with blonde hair, and her husband Don (right) with glasses. Lynn has her hand wrapped around Don's shoulders.
Local
5 months ago
Stranded in Ocala: Dinner stop turns tragic for truck-driving couple

A 19-year-old ran a red light. In seconds, Lynn Ernest’s husband was airborne and fighting for his life.