Toddler rescued after Amber Alert search ends in crash on I-4; suspect in in custody after stand-off with police
A toddler who was the subject of an Amber Alert in both Florida and Georgia has been rescued by authorities in the Tampa Bay area and the man accused of taking him and killing three people in Georgia is in custody following a stand-off with police.
Seminole, Alachua counties ask residents to report social distancing violators
Central Florida counties are asking their residents to "see something, say something," when it comes to COVID-19 dangers.
Stay-at-home order in effect for Gainesville
An emergency stay-at-home order for the City of Gainesville is now in effect amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
Florida Dept. of Health announces fourth death from COVID-19
The Florida Department of Health says that there are 77 positive COVID-19 cases in the state.
Coronavirus preparations at UF, UCF
The University of Florida is telling instructors they should consider moving classes online, in preparation for a possible outbreak of the coronavirus.
UF tells students to 'self-quarantine' after canceling study abroad program in Italy over coronavirus fears
The UF senior had to return home after the school canceled their study abroad program in Italy. Then, while on the way home, UF told him and his classmates to "self-quarantine" once back in the states.
Missing 2-year-old Florida girl found, said to be fine, deputies say
Deputies said the two-year-old girl has been located and is fine.
New search in old missing woman case yields no new clues
Authorities say a recent search for the remains of a missing woman in a cold case from 1989 yielded no new clues.
Gainesville shuts down driverless buses
Driverless buses rolling through downtown Gainesville is something that you won't be seeing on the city's streets.
Gainesville shuts down driverless autonomous buses
Gainesville new driverless bus is in park after the federal government has shut down a program.
Troopers say woman died after she was dragged and run over
A woman died from her injuries after authorities say she was dragged by her boyfriend along Interstate 75.
FHP: Florida man arrested after girlfriend is dragged, run over, and killed
Troopers said that the female was dragged for several hundred feet before falling out of the truck and being run over. She was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.
Florida homeowner finds human remains in jars underneath home, police say
Police said that the remains were brought to the home by the woman's ex-husband, who was a pathologist and used the remains in his research.
Faculty can't ban suspected coronavirus students at University of Florida
The University of Florida has advised faculty members that they cannot exclude students over coronavirus fears, according to a Friday report from The Gainesville Sun. There have been no cases of the deadly virus at the university, however, at least one professor had reportedly tried to shut out students with flu-like symptoms like coughing.
Missing 10-year-old Florida girl found safe, deputies say
They said that Ring camera showed the girl wearing a light-colored hoodie and what deputies believe is a Jojo Siwa backpack.
5 Asian small-clawed otter pups born at Florida zoo
The zoo urges guests to keep the area surrounding the otter home quiet as the new parents care for their five little ones.
Gainesville activates Cold Night Shelter program Jan. 4-6
The City of Gainesville officials anticipate severe weather conditions, including temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit during evening hours, Saturday, Jan. 4 through Monday, Jan. 6.
Reporter, UF graduate dies at 34 after bout of pneumonia
The reporter, who is a University of Florida graduate, died on his 34th birthday.
Florida man sentenced to 20 years after bringing condoms, pink dress to child-sex sting
A Florida man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison on Thursday for attempting to entice a child for sex, according to the Department of Justice.
Trump criticizes teen climate activist Greta Thunberg after Time magazine honor
President Donald Trump lashed out at 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg on Thursday, a day after she was named by Time as its Person of the Year, calling her selection “ridiculous."