LATEST NEWS

A high school student is fighting for her life at UF Health Shands after lightning struck a tree while she was hunting with her father.

“The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has zero tolerance when dealing with impaired drivers."

Matthew Daniel Temael, who was arrested in March 2023 for the murder of a man found dead in a burned-out mobile home, has been indicted by a grand jury.

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office announced on Tues., Sept. 26 that detectives from the drug unit concluded a several months-long investigation into drug and weapons trafficking.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Justin Delano Gainey, 30, was arrested yesterday afternoon and charged with two counts of aggravated assault after allegedly shooting at a passing car. A Gainesville Police Department officer responded to a call about a shot fired in the 1800 block of NE 8th Avenue at about 1:46 p.m. yesterday. The victims told the officer that they were driving southbound on NE 8th Avenue when they saw Gainey, who was a passenger in another car; they said Gainey got out of the passenger seat and pointed a gun at them, then fired one shot. One victim reportedly said that Gainey told him about a month ago that he had “something for him” the next time he saw him.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The man appointed to lead the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office until the next election is now running to hold onto the position. Interim Sheriff Emery Gainey filed to enter the 2024 race as a Republican. Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Gainey after Sheriff Clovis Watson resigned....

A Gainesville resident, Terrell Bradley, 32, was sentenced to a year in prison following an incident involving a police K-9 unit, during which he lost an eye. The incident started when Bradley aroused suspicion at a traffic stop, which led to a pursuit by a Gainesville Police Department (GPD) K-9 officer, resulting in serious injuries for Bradley, including the loss of his eye.

In this article, we're exploring five exceptional seafood restaurants in Gainesville. Have you had the chance to dine at any of these establishments? We'd love to hear your experiences, so please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

Donrea A. McLaughlin and Sean D. Lee II arrested in Atlanta in connection to toddler's death.

Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Alachua County restaurant inspections site. For other areas, you can...

Authorities in north Florida were surprised to discover a 10-year-old behind the wheel when they pulled over a stolen vehicle this week. Officers had a report of a stolen white sedan, and that prompted them to conduct a "high-risk traffic stop" when they spotted it driving down Interstate 75 just before 4am, near Alachua.

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of gainesville..

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of gainesville..

Plantation, Florida-based Evergreen-Residential broke ground last month on Evergreen Westside, a 240-unit property across the street from Oaks Mall in Gainesville, Florida. Architect FK Architecture has released new renderings of the site in a press release shared with Multifamily Dive, showcasing a blue and white color scheme and walk-up entrances.

LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WTVM) - The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Phenix City woman in connection to an identity scam involving the University of Florida. The Lee County Sheriff’s office received a report from the University of Florida Sept. 20 that someone pretended to be the president of the Council of Academic Deans for Research Education Institutions. Under that identity, 45-year-old Meredith Craft told a school official to pay her $23,400.00.

The University of Florida has conducted a study on the use of reclaimed water. The study suggests that overuse of reclaimed water may be contributing to environmental issues, such as the growth of red tide algae blooms.

Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. • WUFT News: Gainesville man attacked by police K-9 after fleeing scene pleads guilty to one count. “Terrell Bradley, the Gainesville man who was mauled by a police K-9 dog in July 2022 while fleeing a traffic stop, was sentenced to a year in prison Tuesday morning after withdrawing his not guilty plea.”

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Byron O’mar Young, 17, of Ocala, has been charged as an adult with discharging a firearm in public and possession of a firearm by an adjudicated delinquent after allegedly firing a gun in a parking lot near where two people were murdered on July 30.

Cloudy and drier for southeast Georgia while showers with downpours continue along Florida’s coastal counties. Scattered showers with storms continue tomorrow, although not as widespread. Now: Carried by the northeasterly wind, scattered showers with downpours continue along Florida beaches. Tonight: Cloudy skies with showers and storms along the Florida...

The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is hosting an Environmental Horticulture program in October 2023. The program, led by Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary, will include a segment on backyard chickens on October 10, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. This segment will be led by Dr. Cindy Sanders at the Alachua County Ag Auditorium.