Alachua County declares General Emergency as Tropical Storm Elsa approaches
The Alachua County Commission has approved a Declaration of General Emergency in reaction to Tropical Storm Elsa.
The Alachua County Commission has approved a Declaration of General Emergency in reaction to Tropical Storm Elsa.
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.
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.
Deputies: Man dies after barricading himself in home, fire breaks out
Deputies said that the man raised a knife at them in a threatening manner so they opened fire. He retreated inside the Florida home, which soon set on fire.
Deputies said that the man raised a knife at them in a threatening manner so they opened fire. He retreated inside the Florida home, which soon set on fire.
Tuesday's storms cause damage in Alachua County
Tuesday's storms across Florida caused damage in Alachua County.
Tuesday's storms across Florida caused damage in Alachua County.
Appeals court sends Alachua mask mandate back to lower court to reconsider
Pointing to privacy rights, a divided state appeals court Friday overturned a circuit judge’s decision last year that allowed Alachua County to keep in place a mask requirement to try to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Pointing to privacy rights, a divided state appeals court Friday overturned a circuit judge’s decision last year that allowed Alachua County to keep in place a mask requirement to try to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Sheriff: Remains of missing Alachua County teen found during search
Marian G. Williams, 57, and Valerie Young, 52, each face charges of manslaughter, deprivation of medical care, and tampering with/destroying evidence.
Marian G. Williams, 57, and Valerie Young, 52, each face charges of manslaughter, deprivation of medical care, and tampering with/destroying evidence.
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.
The Florida Gators released Mullen’s contract Tuesday in response to a public records request. He signed the amendment in early May.
2 arrested in investigation into missing Gainesville teenager
A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for 13-year-old Delia Young.
A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for 13-year-old Delia Young.
Deputies: Florida teacher, 2 others arrested after deadly shooting
A spokesperson with Marion County Public Schools says 30-year-old Martesha Johnson taught at Fort King Middle School.
A spokesperson with Marion County Public Schools says 30-year-old Martesha Johnson taught at Fort King Middle School.
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.
The Gainesville Police Department is looking for the suspect involved in the shooting death of a man at a car wash.
Florida pig 'Popo' is living his best life after losing weight, surgery
If you would like to meet Popo, he'll be at the Earthwise Pet store on Sunday, May 23 from 12-2 p.m.
If you would like to meet Popo, he'll be at the Earthwise Pet store on Sunday, May 23 from 12-2 p.m.
UF leads nation for total number of COVID-19 cases at college or university
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.
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.
Mom with COVID-19 released from hospital after 111 days
She is the nurse and mother who has been fighting for her life for weeks. Kristin Kay was finally discharged from North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville.
She is the nurse and mother who has been fighting for her life for weeks. Kristin Kay was finally discharged from North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville.
Sheriff's Office: Man shot by deputy after charging at girlfriend with knife
Deputies reportedly forced entry inside the residence and immediately observed the man armed with a knife and charging at his girlfriend.
Deputies reportedly forced entry inside the residence and immediately observed the man armed with a knife and charging at his girlfriend.
University of Florida opens vaccine site at football stadium
University and health officials plan to inoculate up to 5,000 people, starting at 11 a.m. Monday.
University and health officials plan to inoculate up to 5,000 people, starting at 11 a.m. Monday.
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.
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 deputies say someone took train for 'joyride,' caused $30K in damage
No suspect information was released, but deputies hope someone in the public knows who did this.
No suspect information was released, but deputies hope someone in the public knows who did this.
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.
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.
'Go run to her buddy!': Nurse on ventilator from COVID finally sees son after 84 days
After spending 84 days in the hospital fighting COVID-19, a Florida mother is getting the medicine she needs: a hug from her son.
After spending 84 days in the hospital fighting COVID-19, a Florida mother is getting the medicine she needs: a hug from her son.
Mother finally gets to see son after extended COVID battle
After spending 84 days in the hospital fighting COVID-19, a Florida mother gets the medicine she so desperately needs in the form of a hug from her little boy. She tested positive for coronavirus back in December, and she's been in the hospital ever since, fighting to survive.
After spending 84 days in the hospital fighting COVID-19, a Florida mother gets the medicine she so desperately needs in the form of a hug from her little boy. She tested positive for coronavirus back in December, and she's been in the hospital ever since, fighting to survive.