35-foot sinkhole opening up, expanding in Alachua County, officials say

A sinkhole that's 35 feet wide and 15 feet deep has opened up – and continues to expand – in Alachua County, according to officials.

1 person killed, another injured in Alachua County crash: FHP

On Tuesday afternoon, one person was killed after a crash in Alachua County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Black bear spotted on UF's campus in tree, officials say

A black bear was spotted in a tree on the University of Florida's campus in Gainesville Thursday moning.

Woman bitten by rattlesnake in yard
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An Alachua County woman nearly escaped death when she was bitten by a rattlesnake in her yard.

Officer rescues kitten from busy Florida highway

A tiny kitten may have used one of its nine lives before being rescued by a kind officer from the Alachua Police Department.

This Florida school made Forbes' 'New Ivy League' colleges list

A college in Florida has made Forbes' list of "New Ivies," – a new list of the top schools beyond those with the once-coveted distinction.

Rodent droppings force this Florida restaurant to temporarily close: inspection report

A Florida restaurant was forced to temporarily close after health inspectors found nearly 20 violations, including three high priority infractions, according to a recent inspection report.

Florida woman accused of pulling out adopted daughter's fingernails

A Gainesville woman faces serious charges after allegedly inflicting harm on her adopted daughter over the use of fake fingernails, according to authorities.

UF pro-Palestine demonstrations resume day after 9 arrested

Even after the arrests, the protesters are not letting up. A march from an intersection just off campus back to the Plaza of the Americas – the area where the arrests happened – is just one of several planned demonstrations.

4 Florida teens killed after stolen SUV crashes into cement pole during chase, troopers say

Four people – who were teenagers according to multiple news outlets – are dead following a chase that ended with a stolen SUV crashing into a cement pole, troopers said.

UF taking firm stance on campus pro-Palestinian protesters, with several arrests: 'Not a daycare'

The University of Florida is taking a firm stance on campus protesters. Campus police and highway patrol reported the arrest of nine individuals on Monday for failing to adhere to protest regulations.

2 dead, 2 injured after chase with FHP through Alachua County, officials say

Two people are dead and two others are injured after a crash that happened while the four were being pursued by Florida Highway Patrol in Alachua County, officials said.

Florida Crime Files: Man accused of making children beg for money under fake nonprofit

A Florida man is accused of making four Orlando children roam the streets to ask for money for a fake nonprofit, a Florida man allegedly assaulted a real estate agent minutes before an open house: Here's FOX 35's Florida Crime Files.

VIDEO: Florida fire crew pulls drowning horse from retention pond

A horse is lucky to be alive after a group of Florida firefighters rescued the animal from a retention pond this week.