‘I can’t see’: Gainesville Police Department release graphic K-9 mauling body camera footage, officers suspended
(09/09/22 9:10am)
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Parents of Gainesville 3-year-old who shot and killed himself charged with manslaughter
(09/08/22 5:36pm)
Gainesville police arrested the parents of a 3-year-old who fatally shot himself with an unsecured gun Aug 24, charging them with negligent manslaughter and other charges.
Alachua County Public Schools face teacher vacancies amid statewide school staff shortage
(09/06/22 10:00am)
With four months to go, the finish line was in sight for Jasmine Ver Bust’s junior year at Gainesville High School. To her dismay, two of her teachers unexpectedly left.
Furniture excess contributes to landfill waste, students weigh cheap, eco-friendly alternatives
(09/06/22 2:00pm)
Every summer, students moving out cram their cars with valuables, forcing them to play Tetris with their desks, chairs and mattresses. Whatever doesn’t fit has to stay.
Allegations of voter fraud, suppression linger following Alachua County’s primary election
(09/06/22 1:40pm)
With voter fraud claims from top state officials and the bottom of Facebook comment sections, post-primary questions linger in the aftermath of the Aug. 23 election despite the confirmation of all race results.
Alachua County Commission asks city to delay vote on elimination of single-family zoning
(09/02/22 11:14pm)
Gainesville’s contentious single-family zoning elimination faces opposition again — this time from members of the Alachua County Commission.
Hawthorne man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to child pornography charges
(09/02/22 2:41pm)
A Hawthorne man who was originally arrested in Gainesville was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for creating child pornography.
Man arrested in Gainesville sentenced to more than 38 years in federal prison for drug charges
(08/31/22 9:00am)
An Ocala man who initially was arrested in Gainesville was sentenced to more than 38 years in a federal prison for leading a drug trafficking operation, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday.
2 Gainesville Police Department officers hospitalized after exposure to suspected opioids during an arrest
(08/30/22 1:21am)
Two Gainesville Police Department officers were given an opioid overdose treatment Sunday after being exposed to suspected narcotics during an arrest.
Brandon Peters narrowly secures Democratic nomination for State House race, will face Chuck Clemons
(08/29/22 3:36am)
After a tight race, Brandon Scott Peters won the Democratic nomination over opponent Olysha Magruder for Florida’s 22nd State House District.
Micanopy receives $3 million to improve internet connection for low- to moderate-income residents
(08/29/22 10:00am)
A multi-million dollar high-speed internet project will be implemented in 10 Florida cities; one of them is a small Alachua County town of less than 1,000 people.
After five years of waiting, UF bats finally start moving into their new home
(08/27/22 10:00pm)
Chris Carlson, UF associate director of facility support, pointed excitedly at dark mounds of guano — bat poop — on the ground below one of UF’s bat houses at Field and Fork Farm and Gardens.
Sean Brewer and AuBroncee Martin advance to runoff in 8th Judicial Circuit judge race
(08/25/22 12:27am)
Sean Brewer and AuBroncee Martin will go to a runoff for the 12th seat in Florida’s 8th Circuit Court Tuesday night, beating out Dan Weisman and Nathan Skop.
Gainesville City Commission District 2 and 3 move to run-off, Bryan Eastman wins District 4 seat
(08/24/22 8:57pm)
Tuesday’s primary election narrowed down the local races that will bring three new faces to the Gainesville City Commission.
Clemons takes District 22 Republican race, Democratic primary yet to be called
(08/24/22 1:47pm)
In Tuesday night’s District 22 primary election, State Rep. Chuck Clemons comfortably secured victory in the Republican race, but Democrats Olysha Magruder and Brandon Scott Peters were considerably closer to one another, with no clear winner despite all precincts in Alachua, Gilchrist and Levy Counties reporting their results.
Republican politicians suggest ‘voter suppression’ during Alachua County primary election
(08/24/22 2:41pm)
Several Republican politicians have spoken out about alleged voter suppression at select voting precincts in Alachua County during Tuesday’s primary election.
McGraw unseats DeSantis-appointed Russell, regains District 2 School Board seat
(08/24/22 1:38pm)
Donning a white silk pantsuit and neon green nails, District 2 School Board candidate Diyonne McGraw surrounded herself with loved ones to celebrate her election night win as precinct results slowly rolled in.
Incumbent Marihelen Wheeler wins Democratic nomination for District 2 County Commission, will face unopposed Ed Braddy
(08/24/22 1:59pm)
The Cypress & Grove watch party was abuzz with activity as Alachua County residents anxiously awaited the primary election results.
How Florida’s controversial redistricting cycle affected local midterm elections
(08/24/22 1:49pm)
New candidates on ballots and polling place switches — just two obstacles Gainesville voters had to juggle to vote in Tuesday’s primaries because of redistricting.
Danielle Hawk secures Democratic nomination for US House seat, will face incumbent Kat Cammack
(08/24/22 2:36pm)
Two U.S. House primary winners celebrated their victories very differently Tuesday night — one at a bustling yoga studio and the other sick at home.
