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Florida man executed for 2008 Sarasota rape, murder
(03/18/26 3:22pm)
The state of Florida executed 54-year-old Michael King at 6:13 p.m. Tuesday for the 2008 kidnapping, rape and murder of Denise Lee, a 21-year-old mother in Sarasota, according to the Florida Department of Corrections.
University police respond to report of rape in UF dorm
(02/11/26 6:57pm)
UF students received a public safety email Wednesday morning describing an alleged sexual assault on campus. The incident reportedly happened Friday night in a dorm.
Florida man executed for 1988 Palatka rape and murder
(11/21/25 3:12am)
The state of Florida executed Richard Barry Randolph at 6:12 p.m. on Thursday. He died just 10 minutes after the first lethal injection drug was administered, according to news correspondent and witness John Koch.
Brevard man executed for rape and murder of 6-year-old
(11/14/25 3:12am)
At 6:20 p.m. on Thursday, the state executed 66-year-old Bryan Jennings for the murder of a 6-year-old Brevard County girl in 1979.
Tampa church leader known as ‘Deacon of Death’ executed for Hillsborough murders
(10/15/25 2:28am)
Correction: This story previously misidentified John Chick Sr. as a member of a different church. The story has since been updated to reflect the correct church.
UF student charged with sexual battery
(10/06/25 9:41pm)
A 19-year-old UF student was arrested Sunday night on charges of sexual battery that allegedly happened a week and a half earlier on Sept. 24, according to his arrest report.
Florida Man executed for 1990 Miami-Dade murders
(10/01/25 1:59pm)
The state of Florida executed 64-year-old Victor Tony Jones on Tuesday at 6:13 p.m. by lethal injection for the 1990 murder of a married couple he worked for. His last words were, “No, sir,” according to a witness of his execution.
Florida executes man for 1990 Mulberry triple murder
(09/18/25 3:06am)
On Sept. 17, 2025 at 6:12 p.m. 63-year-old David Pittman was executed for the 1990 murder of his estranged wife’s family.
Sexual health resources on campus, across Gainesville are available for all
(08/14/25 4:00pm)
Sophia Scribani said she grew up with little understanding of sexual health, a taboo topic in her hometown.
Impacts of 1990 Gainesville murders remain strong, especially for college-aged women
(07/31/25 4:00pm)
Editor’s note: This story contains mentions of sexual assault and death and may be sensitive to some readers.
Gainesville hosts memorial vigil for gun violence survivors
(05/31/25 7:45pm)
Editor’s note: This story contains mentions of gun violence, domestic violence and suicide.
Florida man is executed for the 2000 killing of Miami Herald employee
(04/09/25 5:39pm)
Correction: This story has been updated to reflect that Janet Acosta was a Miami Herald employee, not a reporter.
Gainesville Police raids property in downtown Gainesville, arrests felon for animal abuse
(02/18/25 7:07pm)
A Gainesville man was arrested on Monday in a raid led by the Gainesville Police Department and Alachua County Animal Resources on felony charges of animal cruelty and drug trafficking. Fourteen dogs were rescued from abusive conditions, according to the arrest report.
‘They can’t go back’: Florida immigrants anxious amid deportation crackdowns
(02/10/25 11:00am)
Andres, a 60-year-old immigrant from Venezuela with a 30-year background in mechanical engineering, works 60 hours a week as a Lyft and DoorDash driver.
Gainesville woman addresses domestic violence in upcoming Florida bill
(02/03/25 11:15am)
Editor’s note: This story contains sensitive topics of domestic violence and abuse and may be sensitive to some readers.
Here’s what to know about Alachua County general election results
(11/06/24 11:00am)
Alachua County’s general election ended on Nov. 5 with nearly 140,000 votes cast. This election season, voters had the chance to cast ballots for the presidential election as well as seven local and state races.
Amendment 3 and 4 failed. What now?
(11/06/24 1:50am)
Both Amendment 3 and 4 failed with only 55.7% and 57% in favor, respectively. Both amendments needed 60% public approval to pass.
A voter guide to the six state amendments this election
(10/21/24 12:53pm)
Early voting in Alachua County started on Oct. 21 for the 2024 presidential election. From dynamic candidates at the top of the ticket down to local sheriff races, this year’s election will have far-reaching impacts across Florida.
A Year After Oct. 7
(10/14/24 3:12pm)
A year after Oct. 7, world politics have changed completely. Everyone remembers where they were that morning; many celebrated, but many more cried. Over 1,200 innocent Israelis being killed led to massive vigils, but even bigger protests and rallies. Relationships between countries changed, and relationships between friends changed. The world was never and would never be the same after that October morning.
