Entertainment
2 years ago
Lady Lake man wins $1 million playing scratch-off game

Florida Lottery officials say the winner, 55-year-old Andrew Smith, chose to take a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Ocala Police: Woman with suspended license runs red light causing crash that throws 3-year-old child from car

OPD says the woman who caused the crash was driving on a suspended license and unregistered vehicle.

Local
2 years ago
OFR crews responded to apartment fire started by candle, two pet birds rescued | PHOTOS

OFR says the fire happened Tuesday afternoon at Saddleworth Green Apartments on SW 1st Street.

Education
2 years ago
Alachua County school district now offering free virtual mental health services for students

The virtual therapy sessions are to help students deal with stress, bullying, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and many other issues.

Community
2 years ago
Marion County accepts land donation for sheriff’s office horses, livestock, seized animals. Makes progress toward plans for location for new animal shelter

Marion County Commission also awarded $125,000 total to three local animal rescues to help address animal overpopulation issues in the short-term.

Community
2 years ago
Lawn mowers and more made up the University of Florida’s Facilities Services holiday parade | PHOTOS & VIDEO

A parade of fire trucks, utility vehicles and construction equipment briefly stopped traffic in Gainesville Tuesday morning for a holiday parade.

State
2 years ago
You can give the gift of enjoying Florida State Parks, hunting and fishing for half off but time is running out

Half price annual Florida State Park passes and Gold Sportsman licenses are available but only until January 13.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Threat on social media prompts evacuation of Gainesville and Alachua County’s government buildings | PHOTOS

For more than two hours, city and county residents could not access the governmental services housed in the Gainesville city hall and Alachua County administration building.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Marion County Sheriff’s Office investigating a deadly shooting at a home in a retirement community in Summerfield

Deputies say the shooting happened in the 11000 block of Southeast 170th Lane in the Stonecrest subdivision.

Local
2 years ago
PHOTOS & VIDEO: Gainesville city hall and Alachua County administration building both back open, public services resume

Shortly after 1 p.m., both the city and county government buildings were deemed safe and reopened to the public.