Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Gainesville police looking for suspect wanted in Zaxby’s shooting

The Gainesville Police Department says they are looking for a man who entered a Zaxby’s and fired his gun at employees.

Community
2 years ago
VIDEO: Cedar Key demonstrates resolve hosting annual Seafood Festival less than two months after hurricane’s devastation

The 53rd annual festival continues tomorrow, Sunday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Authorities arrest man who they say posted a video on Instagram threatening to shoot up a school

Daniel Dominguez, 31, is being held on a $2 million bond at the Alachua County Jail.

Entertainment
2 years ago
Fans celebrate the late Tom Petty’s 73rd birthday at Heartwood Soundstage

“He [Tom Petty] and the Heartbreakers are the kind of band that made personal connections, that made you feel like you matter because they share your stories,” said Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward. 

Entertainment
2 years ago
Ocala-based pastry chef to appear in Food Network holiday baking competition series

Local sugar artist Bev Hansen, owner of Bev’s Custom Bakery, is set to star in the upcoming Season 5 of Holiday Wars on Food Network.

Community
2 years ago
Volunteers needed to place flags in honor of veterans at Gainesville cemetery

The 167-year-old Evergreen Cemetery houses more than 1,100 veterans. The city is seeking volunteers to place U.S. flags on their graves for Veterans Day.

Community
2 years ago
Marion County Commission turns down land offer for new animal shelter due to concerns from area residents, now considering a new location

The Marion County Commission has decided not to build a new animal shelter on donated land off of County Road 316 near Citra. A new 20-acre parcel near the Ocala International Airport is being considered.

Local
2 years ago
Marion County school bus sideswiped, driver takes off. No one on bus injured

There were 14 students on the bus at the time. MCPS says none of the students were injured and the bus driver is also okay.

Local
2 years ago
Citrus County deputies looking for missing man

If you know any information regarding Daniel Portwood’s whereabouts, please contact deputies at 352-249-2790.

Entertainment
2 years ago
Gainesville’s Tom Petty Weekend begins tonight, musical performances through Sunday

Tom Petty Weekend begins this Thursday. Everything you need to know to enjoy the festival honoring Gainesville’s native son.