Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Gainesville mayor’s office target of vandalism and hate

Mayor Harvey Ward says someone broke into his office on the ground floor of city hall, vandalized his office and left behind a “lengthy and hate-driven” note.

Local
2 years ago
Classes will resume Wednesday at Wildwood Elementary following unsubstantiated bomb threat

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office says the location and identity of the sender was quickly identified and the evacuation was a precaution.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
How many people are receiving substance use treatment in Florida

Ophelia analyzed the number of patients in substance use facilities per capita in Florida and across the U.S., using SAMHSA survey data.

Entertainment
2 years ago
Update on the kid cook from Florida competing for MASTERCHEF JUNIOR title | PHOTOS

SPOILER ALERT: This story reveals specifics about 11-year-old Michael Seegobin’s performance in the reality cooking show starring celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.

Local
2 years ago
Ocala resident Emery Robbins passes American Idol audition, heads to Hollywood

Ocala resident Emery Robbins has passed the initial audition for American Idol and is heading to Hollywood for stage two.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
UPDATE: Sheriff’s deputies arrest man caught on camera taking stolen ambulance on wild ride

Troopers released a nearly one-minute video of the carjacker’s wild ride that ended in a crash.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Investigation into hoax active shooter call at Dunnellon Middle ends with arrest in Canada

The investigation led Marion County deputies to a 20-year-old more than 1,400 miles away in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Case of mistaken identity as Gainesville police deploy newly reinstated K-9 unit

GPD says the individual was transported to Shands Hospital to receive treatment for punctures to their thumb and calf.

State
2 years ago
Florida’s DeSantis signs one of the country’s most restrictive social media bans for minors

The bill bans social media accounts for children under 14 and requires parental permission for 14- and 15-year-olds.

Education
2 years ago
Best colleges in Florida

Stacker compiled a list of the best colleges in Florida using rankings from Niche.