Gov. DeSantis speaks at groundbreaking for University of Florida's Hamilton School
The school website also shows concept art for the transformation, which will include seminar rooms and a lecture hall and event space.
'On Sight' looks to tackle gun violence in America
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 convicted felon killed in deputy-involved shooting following 40-minute standoff: Deputies
A Florida convicted felon is dead following a deputy-involved shooting that took place over the weekend after a 40-minute standoff, deputies say.
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.
Man shot and killed by deputies after standoff near University of Florida campus, officials say
A man was shot and killed by deputies after an hours-long standoff on Tuesday near the University of Florida (UF) campus in Gainesville.
University of Florida researchers create device for detecting cell phone hacking: Meet 'Marlin'
Researchers at the University of Florida (UF) and ETH Zurich have created a device named “Marlin" to detect nearby attempts to spy on cell phone data.
Gov. DeSantis announces DOGE audit in Gainesville
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Tuesday morning in Gainesville. During the press conference, DeSantis announced on-site audits of city and county governments starting July 31, targeting areas with complaints from taxpayers of wasteful spending. Over the last five years, DeSantis said taxpayers in Gainesville have watched as the local government has increased burdens on property owners. He said there was more than $30 million in additional ad valorem tax collections, which represents an increase of almost 86% since 2020. He said part of the increased spending is in the Gainesville operating budget, which has expanded by more than $90 million a year.
Gainesville woman sentenced to 7 years for DUI manslaughter in 2024 crash: Officials
A Gainesville woman has been sentenced to seven years in prison for DUI manslaughter in connection with a 2024 crash that killed a 53-year-old passenger, authorities said.
Bahama Breeze shuts down Daytona Beach, Gainesville locations amid chain-wide cuts
Bahama Breeze has abruptly closed 15 of its restaurants nationwide this week, including locations in Daytona Beach and Gainesville, as the chain shifts focus to better-performing sites.
Walmart employee shot inside Florida store in front of wife and kids, police say
Gunfire rang out inside a Gainesville Walmart on Wednesday night when police said punches were thrown during an argument.
University of Florida students rally for stronger gun laws after deadly school shooting
The University of Florida's chapter of Students Demand Action hosted a vigil on Wednesday for those lost in the Florida State University shooting, as well as demanded action be taken to ensure stricter gun laws in Florida.
Shooting at Easter event in Gainesville leaves three injured; police seeking suspect
A shooting at an Easter event in Gainesville on Sunday night left three people injured, including one with life-threatening wounds, according to the Gainesville Police Department.
2 dead in apparent murder-suicide shooting in Florida: police
Police are investigating following an apparent murder-suicide that occurred over the weekend in Gainesville, authorities said.
Gainesville Walmart standoff ends after 6 hours; person in custody, police say
A Walmart Supercenter and nearby businesses in Gainesville, Florida, were evacuated for hours on Saturday after someone barricaded themselves inside a trailer in the parking lot, and fired shots, according to the Gainesville Police Department.