Florida school mask battle heads to court
A legal battle over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ July 30 executive order seeking to block local school districts from requiring students to wear masks will move forward Thursday.
Battle over masks between Alachua superintendent, state continues
Florida's education commissioner at a news conference Wednesday touted his relationships with all of the state’s superintendents during COVID. But the battle between Alachua County Public Schools and the state rages on.
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.
Alachua County School Board unanimously approves mask mandate
Signs in front of the Alachua Schools building remind people to wear their masks. Alachua County officials said they are seeing a spike in coronavirus cases among employees, which could put the start of the school year at risk.
Missing 9-year-old Florida girl found safe
Deputies say Allyson Castro-Espinoza was last seen in the area of 6000 SW 12th Place at approximately 1 a.m.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday's storms cause 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.