Central Florida cold weather shelters activated as Arctic blast approaches

With colder temperatures expected across Central and North Florida, counties are activating cold weather and warming shelters to protect residents who lack adequate heat or housing.

Taking precautions to protect plants from expected frost

With winds easing across Central Florida, residents are preparing for another cold night — and at Orlando’s Leu Gardens, that means taking extra steps to protect tropical plants.

Florida teacher's use of gender-neutral title leads to state investigation, administrative leave

A Florida teacher has been placed on administrative leave after the state’s attorney general warned the district over the educator’s use of a gender-neutral title in the classroom.

'On Sight' looks to tackle gun violence in America
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Gainesville is taking the next steps in its ongoing, innovative approach to preventing gun violence with a pair of efforts that blend culture, conversation and community action, including a live performance of the solo play "On Sight" by nationally recognized scholar and performer Dr. Micah Johnson. The free performance will take place Friday night at the Gainesville Police Department. Johnson joins Good Day Orlando to talk more about the event's purpose.

Gov. Ron DeSantis champions Florida's public education, universities

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to host a press conference Monday morning at the University of Florida (UF) in Gainesville.

Florida assistant football coach suspended for 3 games over pregame altercation

Florida Gators assistant football coach Jabbar Juluke was suspended for three games on Tuesday for his role in a pregame altercation ahead of the team’s loss to LSU.

Florida felon arrested after fentanyl recovered in child's car seat, deputies say

A Florida convicted felon has been arrested again after he was pulled over during a traffic stop and found with fentanyl in an infant’s car seat, deputies said.

Teens rescued from broken-down vehicle near brush fire in Alachua County: Officials

Some teenagers were rescued on Saturday after their vehicle broke down where a brush fire sparked and was spreading, according to the Alachua County Fire Rescue department.

Gainesville police arrest three in Easter event shooting that killed 20-year-old woman

Gainesville police announced Tuesday that three men have been arrested in connection with the fatal Easter shooting at the TB McPherson Center that killed 20-year-old Ontaria Baisden.

Education commissioner threatens sanctions against Alachua School District over free speech

Florida Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas sent the Alachua County School Board a letter threatening sanctions against the district for what he called a free speech violation.

Shots fired near University of Florida
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Shots were fired Tuesday morning near the University of Florida (UF) campus in Gainesville, according to reports on the school's website. Authorities said no one has been injured during the incident so far, but the situation involves a barricaded suspect. West University Ave from 8th Street to 10th Street is currently shut down. The Human Resources building has been safely evacuated and will remain closed for the rest of the day. Officials said normal operations may resume on campus.