House panel probing free speech at University of Florida
Members of the House Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties sent a letter to UF president Kent Fuchs requesting documents and communications.
Georgia Bulldogs dominate Florida Gators 34-7 in face-off
The top-ranked Bulldogs and the nation’s No. 1 defense dominated Florida with a 34-7 victory Saturday, their fourth in five years in the neutral-site game.
Shots heard by police near University of Florida, school says
The University of Florida in Gainesville said that the incident occurred off-campus and there is no need to shelter in place.
No. 1 Alabama holds off No. 11 Florida 31-29 in SEC opener
The Gators (2-1, 0-1) have dropped eight straight in the series and fell to 0-5 against No. 1-ranked teams at Florida Field.
Police: Suspect arrested in connection to 2 attacks on women in Gainesville
Late Friday night, Gainesville police announced the arrest of a suspect connected to the attacks on two women.
Pastor’s wife prays for a miracle as unvaccinated husband remains hospitalized with COVID-19
"He bought into all the conspiracy theories that were saying somehow vaccination was a way to infiltrate bad things into your bloodstream, control and freedom. My daughter and I used to tease him all the time and say, ‘You know, there’s no freedom if you’re dead.’"
Central Florida hospitals add portable morgues to handle COVID-19 deaths
Lakeland Regional Health, like many other Tampa Bay area hospitals, is bringing in mobile coolers because their morgues are near or at capacity due to COVID-19.
Uber driver pistol-whipped in carjacking that led to wild chase, deputies say
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man accused of dragging an Uber driver from her car and pistol-whipping her before taking off in the vehicle.
Florida zoo celebrates 1st birthday of baby gibbon with auction to name him
The zoo said that the highest bidder will be able to submit name recommendations for the baby gibbon and receive a gift package.
University of Florida to open semester with in-person classes
The university is not requiring vaccines or the the wearing of masks, but is recommending both.
Police: 3 injured in 2 Gainesville shootings
The Gainesville Police Department is trying to see if two shootings on Saturday night are connected after three people were injured.
Police: 2 arrested in connection with triple-shooting involving a juvenile
The Gainesville Police Department arrested two people in connection with a triple shooting involving a juvenile.
This Central Florida city may legalize public alcohol drinking
The city commission plans a vote Monday on whether to allow open drinking on city property or right of way, according to a report.
Police: 1 dead, 4 injured after drive-by shooting in Gainesville
Investigators said that the incident happened when an SUV drove by the 8th Avenue Food Store. Someone reportedly fired multiple shots, hitting five people.
Woman rescued from home due to flooding from Elsa in Gainesville
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office said a woman was rescued from her home due to flooding from 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.
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.
2 arrested in investigation into missing Gainesville teenager
A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for 13-year-old Delia Young.
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.
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.