Police locked down four Alachua County schools Wednesday after an Alachua County man was shot and injured.
Ever since the announcement of his campaign last summer, Donald Trump has been an unstoppable force in politics. Although most of his speeches are just ramblings about whatever controversial topic he feels like discussing that day, with nary a hint of a coherent policy in sight, many of his supporters like that he “speaks his mind.” Trump has had the privilege of high poll numbers and media attention despite his lack of experience in public service. But Trump’s campaign now faces a challenge that has felled many presidential campaigns in the past: the Iowa caucus.
Gainesville Police arrested a Fort Wayne, Indiana, man Tuesday afternoon after police said he drove with 145 grams of marijuana in his trunk.
Although President Obama recently signed a law banning microbeads starting in 2017, environmentalists are still concerned with a smaller, yet bigger, problem: microfibers.
As he addressed the subject of gun violence Tuesday morning, President Obama wiped tears from his eyes.
The Gainesville Community Development Committee will meet today to discuss a housing concept and how it may benefit the community and its homeless population.
Gainesville Police arrested a local man Monday afternoon after police said he punctured his boss’ tires.
Police charged a North Carolina man with five local armed robberies on Monday spanning two months and three police departments.
Gainesville’s City Auditor recently began reviewing whether Mayor Ed Braddy and a city employee followed city guidelines in their interactions with a police officer charged with larceny in November.
Gainesville Police arrested a Florida man Saturday morning after police said he threatened an officer in hopes of going to jail.
Gainesville Police arrested a local woman early Sunday morning after police said she threatened her roommate with a machete.
The qualifying period for Spring 2016 Gainesville District 4 Commission and mayoral Elections ended over Winter Break, finalizing the candidates running for office. For mayor, incumbent Ed Braddy is up against former city commissioner Lauren Poe and Gainesville resident Donald Shepherd Sr. Running for District 4 City Commissioner are Gainesville residents Jim Konish and Adrian Hayes-Santos. Current District 4 Commissioner Randy Wells is finishing his term limit. Voting takes place March 15 during the Presidential Preference Primary & City of Gainesville Election. Here are the candidates’ platforms:
Some people might see their favorite beauty products disappear from shelves in 2017.
OCALA - Debra White wasn’t certain who she’d vote for Monday morning in the 2016 presidential election.
Gainesville Renewable Energy Center said Monday it is filing arbitration against the city of Gainesville because of Gainesville Regional Utilities withholding a couple hundred thousand dollars in payments.
The students were sleep deprived.
Update Dec. 14, 2017: This story has been updated to reflect that former Deputy Michael Butler retired for reasons “not involving misconduct”
Keith Richards always wanted to own a bike shop.
Lee Southwick chooses to walk to pick up her food instead of having it delivered.
Given recent terror attacks, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said it’s relaunching its "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign in a press release Tuesday.
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