Woman fears for new garden and nursery business opened days before Idalia in Gainesville
There isn't much left people can do to prepare for Hurricane Idalia, other than stay indoors, but in Gainesville, many people only started to take the storm seriously the night before it was due to hit.
2 Florida men killed in separate rain-related crashes during Hurricane Idalia, FHP says
Two men died in separate rain-related crashes early Wednesday morning as Hurricane Idalia approached landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Mobile home park residents in Gainesville weigh whether to evacuate for Hurricane Idalia
Florida’s Department of Health warns, that even with hurricane straps or other tie-downs, mobile homes cannot withstand the wind gusts from a major storm, but at Candlelight Estates in Gainesville, plenty of people plan to wait out Hurricane Idalia.
UF students stock up and hunker down as Idalia approaches
Through most of the day Tuesday, the University of Florida’s campus looked pretty normal. Students still had class until noon, so the campus was still abuzz through the morning. After that though, many students said they planned to buy supplies to prepare for Hurricane Idalia.
List: Hurricane Idalia triggers school closures across Florida
Here's a running list of school closures in Florida ahead of Idalia's anticipated landfall along the Gulf Coast.
University of Florida cancels classes ahead of Idalia, forecast to be major hurricane at landfall
The University of Florida is preparing its students for the incoming storm. Of course, hurricanes and tropical storms are nothing new to Gainesville or to the University of Florida, but so far, Idalia is on course to hit the area pretty hard.
Florida Gators to wear black uniforms for the first time in school history for a special cause
The Florida Gators will wear black alternate uniforms for the first time in school history against Arkansas on November 4.
Florida-bound flight reportedly drops over 15,000 feet in 3 minutes: 'It was terrifying'
A Florida-bound flight dropped nearly 20,000 feet in the span of 11 minutes.
Ex-Gators QB Jalen Kitna breaks silence about now-dropped child porn charges
Jalen Kitna, who was arrested last November on felony child pornography charges that were eventually dropped in a plea deal, released a lengthy statement Friday through a sports management company.
Police: Florida man tries to open patrol car, threatens to kill man in custody
Deputies are seeking more information about an alleged shooting at a Gainesville convenience store that ended with a convicted felon threatening to kill another man already in police custody, according to the Gainesville Police Department.
Florida firefighters rescue worker after reported fall at school construction site in Gainesville
Firefighters in Gainesville, Florida safely removed a worker who fell at a construction site on Wednesday
Goats on the run in Gainesville are chasing people, police searching for owner
Goats are on the loose in Gainesville and police are looking for their rightful owners!
Netflix series dives deep into Urban Meyer era of Florida Gators football
Season 3 of Netflix's "UNTOLD" will dive deeper into the Florida Gators' 2005-2010 seasons under head coach Urban Meyer. The four-episode docuseries will premiere on August 22, 2023.
Gators football schedule: See Florida's complete 2023 slate for Billy Napier's second season
Check out the Florida Gators football schedule for 2023.
1 dead, child injured in semi crash along I-75, FHP says
A man was killed and his passenger – a 10-year-old girl – was injured in a crash on I-75 in Gainesville early Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man steals hearse from Florida funeral home, then crashes it: police
A man who reportedly stole a hearse and then crashed it in Gainesville Sunday afternoon has been arrested, police said in a tweet.
Video of alligator slowly crossing road on University of Florida's campus goes viral
The University of Florida is home to the Florida Gators – literally!
Florida QB Anthony Richardson competes for NFL execs
Anthony Richardson completed the last of 45 passes, raised his right index finger and started jogging toward midfield.
1 injured in Gainesville home explosion: Fire Officials
One person was taken to the hospital after an explosion happened at a Gainesville home on Saturday.
Shots fired at multiple kids near Florida Boys and Girls Club in Gainesville: police
A teen is hurt after someone opened fire at multiple young people near a Boys and Girls Club in Gainesville Sunday afternoon, according to police.