HAVE YOU SEEN THEM? Alachua police release sketch of suspects accused of attempting to rob elderly woman
The Alachua Police Department is searching for two Black suspects who reportedly tried to rob an elderly woman who was unpacking groceries from her car last year.
5-year-old Florida boy dies after being hit by truck, FHP says
A five-year-old boy was killed on Friday morning after being struck by a pickup truck in Alachua County, Florida Highway Patrol said.
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.
Arrest made in hit-and-run death of Gainesville bicyclist, police say
Gainesville police officers have made an arrest in a deadly hit-and-run accident along South Main Street late last year.
Injured baby taken to Florida hospital after days of no medical attention; man arrested: police
Justin Shavers, 19, was arrested and booked into an Alachua County jail for having the 1-year-old for days before seeking medical attention and for knowing the child was injured, according to a spokesperson for the Gainesville Police Department.
Teen killed, 3 critically hurt after crash on I-75 in Alachua County: troopers
A 17-year-old Ocala girl is dead and three others are hurt following a single-car crash on I-75 on New Year's Eve, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
These are the best cities and places to live in Florida, according to Forbes
There are a lot of reasons to call Florida home – miles of beaches and coastline, cruise ports, theme parks, mild winters, no state income tax, and an abundance of sunshine.
3 arrested after Florida boy reported missing, later found safe: Gainesville police
Three people have been arrested in connection to a missing person case involving a 13-year-old Gainesville, Florida, boy.
Florida Missing Child Alert issued for 13-year-old boy in Gainesville
Authorities are looking for Ian Stephens who has been missing since Thursday.
Deputy frees hawk from snake after would-be meal 'turned the tables'
Video captured on a body camera worn by a Florida law enforcement officer shows a hawk rescue.
Suspect arrested in deadly stabbing in Gainesville, police say
A suspect was taken into custody following a deadly stabbing in Gainesville Tuesday morning.
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri visits Central Florida, donates 10 pizzas to police department
It appears that TV chef and restaurateur Guy Fieri made a visit to Central Florida over the weekend to visit a couple of restaurants – and even donated some pizzas to a local police department.
Florida Gators QB Jalen Kitna, arrested on child pornography charges
University of Florida quarterback Jalen Kitna has been arrested on child pornography charges after reportedly sharing the material on social platform Discord.
Rescued bald eagle with lead toxicity being treated at University of Florida
A bald eagle possibly injured during a territorial fight in Florida is now recovering and being treated at the University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine.
Search and rescue team of specialists from Alachua and Marion counties return from Ian recovery
A 27-member team comprised of search and rescue specialists from Alachua and Marion counties has returned following a two-week mission to assist in rescue and recovery efforts in Southwest Florida.
Florida deputies: Verizon resolves issues involving calls to 911
Verizon Wireless said it has resolved an issue for customers who were reporting difficulty when calling 911.
2 senior living facility residents beaten by employee in Gainesville, police say
A 24-year-old employee of a senior living facility in Gainesville was arrested Monday for reportedly abusing two of the facility's residents.
Florida mayor to DeSantis: Send migrants and funding to Gainesville, not Martha's Vineyard
After reports surfaced that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis helped fund two planes with migrants from Venezuela to Martha's Vineyard last week, one Florida mayor is asking DeSantis to send those people to his city, along with the funding it took to fly them there.
Plane crashes in Alachua County, Florida deputies say
A small plane crashed in Waldo in northern Alachua County Thursday morning, according to the sheriff's office.
23-year-old dead after Gainesville crash involving SUV, motorcycle
A 23-year-old motorcyclist has died following a crash involving an SUV Tuesday morning in Gainesville.