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.
Central Florida charity helps veterans with business ventures
One Central Florida charity helps veterans build their post-military careers by showing them through the process of starting their own businesses.
Viral photo of alligator chomping into Florida deputy's patrol car resurfaces over 12 years later
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office is taking a trip down memory lane!
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.
Central Florida store sells winning million-dollar Powerball lottery ticket
A lucky lottery player in Florida is now a million dollars richer after matching the five white balls in Monday night's Powerball drawing.
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.
Missing Florida siblings, 10 and 11, found driving stolen mom's car 3 hours from home: deputies
A pair of siblings who were reported missing were found three hours away from home in a stolen car that belonged to their mother, according to the Alachua County Sheriff's Office.
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.
2nd man arrested for allegedly hanging neo-Nazi banners over I-4 in Orlando
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) on Monday announced the arrest of a second man accused of hanging antisemitic banners over Interstate 4 in Orlando earlier this year.
Florida 13-year-old accused of making bomb threats against 2 Alachua County schools
Classes at two Alachua County schools were canceled Monday after both schools received bomb threats, according to the Alachua County Sheriff's Office.