Gainesville man charged with kidnapping coworker
A Gainesville man was arrested early Thursday morning and charged with kidnapping after holding a coworker hostage for nearly four hours.
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A Gainesville man was arrested early Thursday morning and charged with kidnapping after holding a coworker hostage for nearly four hours.
Florida’s tennis programs continue to make a strong presence in the professional circuit, with former athletes competing in the opening round at Wimbledon.
A Gainesville man and registered sex offender was arrested Wednesday on charges of possessing child sexual abuse material.
As the sun sets and welcomes the night, crowds of students and locals gather in search of a good time. Bar regulars visit their local haunts, and students try to skip long lines outside of downtown clubs.
After a four-year wait, Lorde released her fourth studio album, “Virgin,” on June 27. She reintroduces herself in the release with a stark tonal shift from the warm wistfulness of her last album, “Solar Power,” to something colder, heavier and confrontational.
Mientras se avecina la tercera búsqueda presidencial en tres años en UF, una palabra se ha vuelto omnipresente: política.
After a 36-4 season that included an SEC and NCAA title, Florida men’s basketball got its first look at who it will face in 2025-26 before heading into conference play.
After a hip surgery interrupted her junior year, Florida women’s tennis graduate Alicia Dudeney returned for a dominant senior season that made her teammates question what she couldn't do.
After three years on the University of Florida campus, SweetBerries Eatery and Frozen Custard in Newell Hall closed its doors on April 29.
At the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional Second Round, freshman Taylor Clark overcame the tournament pressure to match her collegiate best and exercise mark, raising 9.95 on floor.
James Perran Ross has lived in Gainesville for nearly 45 years. With a background in wildlife science, Ross keeps a close eye on his local ecosystems, even conducting scientific studies near Alachua County’s Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park.
Casi uno de cada cinco adultos en el condado de Alachua no pueden leer suficientemente bien para navegar la vida diaria – parte de una ola creciente de analfabetismo que ha surgido silenciosamente en el país en los últimos años.
The University of Florida Fightin’ Gator Marching Band has been keeping time since 1913, making it one of the oldest collegiate marching bands in Florida. Despite existing for over a century, no woman ever held the title of drum captain — until now.
As UF’s third presidential search in three years looms, one word has become ubiquitous: politics.
Nearly one in five adults in Alachua County can’t read well enough to navigate daily life – part of a rising tide of illiteracy that has quietly surged across the country in recent years.
Over 75 people gathered Thursday night in a church-turned-town hall to discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a budget bill passed by the U.S. House May 22. Endorsed by President Donald Trump, the bill faces a Senate deadline of July 4.The event, held in the Upper Room Ministries of Greater Gainesville, was hosted by grassroots nonpartisan group Talk About It America. It aimed to help residents understand how the legislation may impact their day-to-day lives.
Florida 7-foot-9 center Olivier Rioux earned a spot on Canada’s FIBA U19 World Cup team, marking his fifth consecutive summer representing Canada.
A week after the NCAA Track and Field Championships put a bow on the collegiate season, it was the high schoolers’ turn to close out their careers and showcase the sport’s bright future. New Balance Nationals Outdoors (NBNO) at Franklin Field in Philadelphia and Nike Outdoor Nationals (NON) at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, were held from June 19-22 and featured a healthy dose of future Gators winning titles and dropping fast times.
The Toronto Raptors selected Florida guard Alijah Martin with the No. 39 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
The Golden State Warriors selected Florida guard Will Richard with the No. 56 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The pick was acquired by Golden State from the Memphis Grizzlies.