Inmate captured after brief escape in Alachua County, deputies say
An Alachua County Jail inmate is back in custody is back in custody after officials said they escaped custody on Sunday, according to the Alachua County Sheriff's Office.
An Alachua County Jail inmate is back in custody is back in custody after officials said they escaped custody on Sunday, according to the Alachua County Sheriff's Office.
Class action lawsuit filed after railroad tie fire in Marion County
Residents have filed a class action lawsuit following a massive fire involving railroad ties in Marion County that prompted concerns about toxic exposure in nearby Dunnellon.
Residents have filed a class action lawsuit following a massive fire involving railroad ties in Marion County that prompted concerns about toxic exposure in nearby Dunnellon.
Teen arrested, weapon found after shooting reported near Gainesville The Oaks Mall, deputies say
After multiple reports that a shooting occurred at The Oaks Mall in Gainesville on Feb. 14, authorities identified and arrested a man believed to be involved.
After multiple reports that a shooting occurred at The Oaks Mall in Gainesville on Feb. 14, authorities identified and arrested a man believed to be involved.
1 person in custody after shooting incident at Kay Jewelers in Gainesville near Oaks Mall
Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at a jewelry store near The Oaks Mall, Saturday night.
Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at a jewelry store near The Oaks Mall, Saturday night.
1 detained after shooting inside Gainesville mall, deputes say
One person has been detained following a shooting inside a Gainesville mall on Saturday, according to deputies
One person has been detained following a shooting inside a Gainesville mall on Saturday, according to deputies
University of Florida investigating possible measles exposure after cases reported in Alachua County
The University of Florida said Thursday that it was looking into possible measles exposure in two classes after two cases of measles were reported in Alachua County.
The University of Florida said Thursday that it was looking into possible measles exposure in two classes after two cases of measles were reported in Alachua County.
Friend of man shot, killed at Gainesville lumberyard says victim was 'best person in the world'
Gainesville police say Eduardo Rodriguez was shot and killed in the Imeca Lumber and Hardware building by Justin Long.
Gainesville police say Eduardo Rodriguez was shot and killed in the Imeca Lumber and Hardware building by Justin Long.
2 Gainesville officers shot in 'ambush-style attack,' suspect dead, police say
Two Gainesville Police officers were hurt in an officer-involved shooting after responding to a reported shooting Wednesday morning.
Two Gainesville Police officers were hurt in an officer-involved shooting after responding to a reported shooting Wednesday morning.
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.
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.
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.
The school website also shows concept art for the transformation, which will include seminar rooms and a lecture hall and event space.
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.
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.
Deputies shot, killed man who drew weapon at them, Alachua County Sheriff says
A suspect wanted on a felony warrant died after the sheriff's office said he didn't comply with investigators and pulled out a gun.
A suspect wanted on a felony warrant died after the sheriff's office said he didn't comply with investigators and pulled out a gun.
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.
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
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.
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 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 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.
A Florida convicted felon is dead following a deputy-involved shooting that took place over the weekend after a 40-minute standoff, deputies say.
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.
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.
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.
Florida teacher faces discipline after 'Most Likely to Become A Dictator' mock award sparks backlash
A teacher in Florida is facing possible discipline after reportedly giving a student a mock award, sparking backlash from the student’s family and state officials.
A teacher in Florida is facing possible discipline after reportedly giving a student a mock award, sparking backlash from the student’s family and state officials.