Body camera video shows officers dealing with unknown threats during UF stampede
FOX 35 News has obtained body camera footage from the night a stampede at the University of Florida injured dozens of people.
New Taylor Swift course to debut at University of Florida in 2024
If you have a “Blank Space" on your schedule next year, you might want to sign up for this Taylor Swift-inspired course!
Hurricane season nearing end, but Florida's recovery from Idalia to take time
For a second consecutive hurricane season, Florida took a direct hit from a major storm. But while the 2023 season will end next week, restoration efforts from Hurricane Idalia will continue for years in rural North Florida.
Pilot killed after plane drops from radar, crashes in Florida, officials say
The wreckage of a small plane was found Tuesday evening in Paynes Prairie State Park, hours after the plane lost radar contact with local control towers, the Alachua County Sheriff's Office said.
Marion County firefighter's recovery from burns could involve surgery, lengthy rehab
The Marion County firefighter burned in a mobile home fire is being evaluated at the burn unit inside the William A. Shands Hospital at the University of Florida in Gainesville.
Florida officer drunkenly strangles ex after breaking into her apartment, deputies say: 'I saw stars'
A Gainesville police officer was arrested after allegedly strangling his ex after a night out at a local club, according to an arrest affidavit from Alachua County Sheriff's Office.
Florida teen fires gun inside Zaxby's before robbing restaurant: Police
An 18-year-old was arrested after allegedly robbing a Gainesville Zaxby's on Sunday, police said.
Man on the run after robbing, shooting employees at Gainesville Zaxby's, police say
A man is on the run after he allegedly pointed a gun at several employees at a Zaxby's in Gainesville on Saturday night, according to police.
31-year-old Florida man arrested over Instagram threat to 'shoot up' middle school, police say
A 31-year-old man is behind bars after posting a video to Instagram where he threatened to shoot up a middle school, according to officials.
Israel war vigil attendees describe moments stampede broke out at University of Florida: 'Crying, shaking'
Dozens of people are still recovering from injuries after a stampede at the University of Florida. It happened at a vigil meant to honor lives lost in Israel following an attack by the terror group Hamas.
Video: UF vigil for Israel ends in panic, mass hysteria as crowd scatters; several people hurt
New video shows the moment chaos erupted during a vigil in support of Israel at the University of Florida's campus Monday night, as people suddenly scattered in all directions. At least 20 people were hurt in the swarm
Vigil for Israel at University of Florida ends in panic after crowd flees; 20 people hurt, officials say
At least 20 people were hurt Monday night at the University of Florida after crowds attending a candlelight vigil in support of Israel panicked and began to run away, according to a spokesperson for the University of Florida.
Florida man driving car belonging to victim in deadly shooting stopped after wild chase by deputies
The driver of a vehicle that was reportedly stolen from the scene of a homicide in Alachua County on Sunday was arrested after a brief pursuit by Alachua County sheriff's deputies on Monday morning.
Florida mom, boyfriend accused of murder after leaving toddler alone while they went to work
A Florida mother and her boyfriend are facing charges after her 3-year-old daughter died while left alone at a home without adult supervision for eight hours, according to police.
Tree falls on man riding tractor in Gainesville, police say
A man was pinned down by a tree as he was riding on a tractor in Gainesville on Wednesday, according to the Alachua Police Department.
Stranger broke into house, sexually battered homeowner who was sleeping: Police
Police in Gainesville, Florida are searching for a stranger who broke into a person’s house early Tuesday morning while they were sleeping, and sexually battered them, according to investigators.
Florida man accused of firing multiple shots at his mother, police say
A man is in police custody after he allegedly fired gunshots at his mother following a heated argument, police said.
Florida upsets Tennessee 29-16 for the Gators’ 10th straight victory at home in the series
Billy Napier navigated a sea of family, friends and fans waiting to congratulate him on his most significant victory as Florida’s head coach. He shook hands, doled out hugs and even posed for pictures.
FL woman posed as high school student • 4 FL teens shot at apartments • Man plows excavator into FL Walmart
A Florida woman was busted for posing as a high school student, a group of Palm Bay teens were shot at an apartment complex, a man stole an excavator and hot-wired it before plowing it into a Florida Walmart, Florida police officers rescue drivers stuck in mud under a Florida Turnpike overpass, an innocent man was shot and killed during a carjacking at a Florida gas station: Here's FOX 35's Week in Review.
Man steals construction excavator and drove it into a Florida Walmart, police say
A suspect is in custody after crashing into a Walmart store and another building with stolen construction equipment Monday night in Gainesville, according to police.