Police: 3 injured in 2 Gainesville shootings

The Gainesville Police Department is trying to see if two shootings on Saturday night are connected after three people were injured.

This Central Florida city may legalize public alcohol drinking

The city commission plans a vote Monday on whether to allow open drinking on city property or right of way, according to a report.

Police: 1 dead, 4 injured after drive-by shooting in Gainesville

Investigators said that the incident happened when an SUV drove by the 8th Avenue Food Store. Someone reportedly fired multiple shots, hitting five people.

Deputies: 4 teen suspects arrested in shooting of 5 juveniles in Gainesville

On Saturday, the Gainesville Police Department said two additional arrests were made in connection with the shooting of five juveniles, one with critical injuries and four others with non-life-threatening injuries.

Florida gives Coach Mullen 3-year extension, $1.5M raise annually

The Florida Gators released Mullen’s contract Tuesday in response to a public records request. He signed the amendment in early May.

Police: Man dies after shooting at Gainesville-area car wash

The Gainesville Police Department is looking for the suspect involved in the shooting death of a man at a car wash.

UF leads nation for total number of COVID-19 cases at college or university
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The University of Florida is reporting nearly 10,000 known COVID-19 cases among students, faculty, and staff since March of last year. That's the highest number in our state and the nation among colleges and universities.

Florida transgender athlete restrictions move forward

A Florida Senate panel Wednesday signed off on a proposal aimed at keeping most transgender females from participating in high-school and college sports, but the measure stops short of an all-out ban being considered by the House.

Florida House passes guns-at-churches bill

With supporters saying the issue is about property rights, the Florida House on Friday overwhelmingly passed a bill that would allow people to carry guns at churches that share locations with schools.

Gainesville Police officers 'devastated' after memorial stone for fallen officer destroyed

It was a shocking and unsettling sight near Gainesville High School Friday, where more than 20 years ago, Officer Scott Baird was killed in the line of duty. His memorial stone was discovered not only knocked over but destroyed.

Florida nurse on life support, battling COVID-19

A young nurse is fighting for her life, having been on life support for more than a month after testing positive for the coronavirus.