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A pedestrian hit and killed in Alachua on Highway 441

A 47-year-old man was killed in a crash in Alachua around midnight Thursday after being hit by a car. 

Three-year-old struck and killed by a truck in Gainesville

A 3-year-old died after he was hit by a truck Wednesday evening. The boy was hit while riding a toy scooter near 4100 NE 15th St. in Northeast Gainesville.

In honor of Sophia Lambert: Tell your friends and family you love them

“Do good, and say ‘I love you,’” is the phrase echoing through the UF community in honor of Sophia Lambert, a first-year UF theatre and psychology major who died Jan.16 after a fatal crash on West University Avenue that sent five others to the hospital. She was 18 years old.

Gainesville man struck and killed by a pickup truck in Newberry

An 81-year-old Gainesville man died after he was hit by a truck Saturday afternoon in Newberry. 

One dead, one in critical condition after three-car crash on Archer Road

Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a traffic homicide after one person died Tuesday evening in a crash involving three cars in Gainesville. 

Gainesville man arrested after his baby and girlfriend were shot and killed

Gainesville Police arrested a 26-year-old man accused of killing his girlfriend and 3-month-old child and shooting at his neighbor Friday evening.

Alachua man accused of homicide arrested Wednesday night

Police arrested a man believed to be responsible for the Nov. 6 death of Toni McElvy, a woman who lived in Southeast Gainesville.

Gun sales spike amidst COVID-19 and the 2020 election

In 35 years of owning a Gainesville gun shop, Suzanne Miller said she’s never seen gun sales increase at the magnitude of the last six months.

Gainesville Police respond to two fatal car crashes this weekend

Gainesville Police responded to two fatal car crashes within seven hours

Alachua County Sheriff homicide investigation.

ASCO homicide

Alachua County Sheriff’s Office investigating a homicide

The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide after finding a body less than half a mile from Williston Road.

Sarasota County murder suspect arrested following standoff on I-75

After five hours of negotiation on I-75’s north-bound lane, a suspect wanted in connection to a North Port, Florida, homicide surrendered himself into custody, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook.

Man hit by RTS bus on 34th Street

A man who was hit by an RTS bus while crossing the street Tuesday evening, suffered a severe head injury, according to Gainesville Police. 

‘It's a staggering loss for the community’: Gainesville honors the life of hit-and-run victim known as 'Granny'

Rose McDonald-Loston, better known as “Granny,” was a familiar face in downtown Gainesville. 

UF students of color sometimes feel overshadowed in views on gun policy

Juwan Parrish doesn’t want to talk about it. The situation is complicated.

Alachua County Sheriff Sadie Darnell running for reelection

Alachua County Sheriff Sadie Darnell is making her fifth run as the county sheriff.   

UF student dies days after being struck by vehicle

A UF student has died after being struck by a vehicle in east Gainesville Monday evening and spending almost two days in critical condition. 

20-year-old dead after West University Avenue crash

A 20-year-old woman died and a 19-year-old man was injured in a single-vehicle crash Thursday evening on West University Avenue, according to a Florida traffic crash report. 

ACSO: one man found dead, two others injured following a home invasion robbery

Deputies believe a Sunday morning home invasion robbery led to the death of a 25-year-old man and the injuries of a 22-year-old man.