Amid a recent uptick of COVID-19 cases, UF’s policy — which has been in place since March 23 — does not require or expect masks on campus, but it does require them in all UF Health facilities.
Gainesville police are investigating a shooting that happened outside the Clarence R. Kelly Center Friday.
The alleged criminal activity occurred in a five year period from April 2017 to May 2022. The racketeering offenses include murder, attempted murder, robbery, burglary, drug possession and battery. Eight of the 11 defendants were indicted for firearm or ammunition possession by a delinquent.
The state appealed Judicial Circuit Court Judge John Cooper’s 15-week abortion ban ruling, which temporarily blocked the law from taking effect. The injunction was nullified in less than an hour.
Deputies served Jessica Flones a warrant at her home in the Majestic Oaks Apartments complex, located at 5800 SW 20th Ave., for alleged narcotics trafficking, according to an Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post.
The U.S. Justice Department announced the indictment of Trevor Hruby, a 24-year-old Gainesville resident, on four counts of child pornography production and one count of possession Friday.
Fireworks illuminated the sky as new as long-time residents celebrated fourth of July weekend with decadeslong county traditions: races, rhinos, boats and melons.
A Florida judge announced plans to block a GOP-backed 15-week statewide abortion ban one day before it and other controversial conservative laws, like the “Don’t Say Gay Bill” and “Stop WOKE Act,” went into effect Friday.
Thomas, a Gainesville resident, joined the less than 1% of people who are 100 years old June 30, celebrating with a reception at her retirement home.
Wendy Wilber takes her daughter to get ice cream when she gets an A on her report card. Sweet Dreams’ 42 chocolate flavors and “Chocolate Night” events, now hosted at the shop’s new location, drew the star-student in.
While a Florida judge halted the 15-week abortion ban, nearly 150 other state laws take effect Friday, including changes to education, school safety and music in cars.
John Mosley was arrested after exposing himself in Lexington Crossing.
A Gainesville man was arrested for possession and distribution of child pornography.
The passenger, a minor, was left in critical condition.
Understaffing and overcrowding drove Alachua County to halt intake at Animal Resources and Care Wednesday evening.
The county-controlled animal shelter director stepped down after he testified in court as a witness for a Gainesville resident's alleged animal abuse.
The decision to reverse the clear backpack mandate was caused by strong opposition from parents.
The victim was shot in the leg, and her injuries were not life-threatening.
About 1,000 protestors demonstrated outside the Stephan P. Mickle, Sr. Criminal Courthouse in downtown Gainesville for about three hours Saturday in response to the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast about 14 to 21 named storms this season with the possibility of six to 10 becoming hurricanes.
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