A Gainesville man is heading to federal prison for nearly 15 years after robbing two Kay Jewelers stores and a Value Pawn shop across North Central Florida.
Gainesville residents will elect a mayor and two city commissioners this year. All are non-partisan elections. All Gainesville voters will have the mayoral election on their August ballots. Commission races in Districts 2 and 3 will appear only on the ballots of voters in those districts.
A 43-year-old Gainesville woman was hit by a pickup truck and killed Wednesday night Northeast of Chiefland in Levy County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Stuart R. Bell has officially stepped into his role as the 14th president of the University of Florida, arriving with an ambitious vision, a promise to listen and a clear target: positioning UF among the nation’s top five public universities.
The Florida Board of Governors confirmed Stuart R. Bell as the 14th president of the University of Florida, effective immediately, completing a national search and setting a new direction for one of the nation’s leading public universities.
The University of Florida’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Wednesday to select Dr. Stuart R. Bell as the university’s next president.
A pedestrian was killed Wednesday morning after being hit by a car while trying to cross State Road 24, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Gainesville woman is dead, and four others are seriously injured following a two-vehicle crash Wednesday evening in Alachua County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Jon Sumrall's blunt coaching style, the Florida Gators QB1 battle, and Todd Golden shutting down NBA rumors in Gainesville.
Two children were critically injured Tuesday morning after a two-vehicle crash at a Gainesville-area intersection, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Big: Culture & Arts Festival returned for its fourth consecutive year, blending nationally touring musicians, circus arts and street culture while spotlighting Florida artists, including some from Jacksonville.
Dense fog advisory for Jacksonville and Northeast Florida, with extreme drought and high fire danger. Meteorologist Katie Garner explains what to expect, including warming temperatures and a weekend cooldown.
For many, Gainesville is known as a college town as it’s home to the University of Florida and Santa Fe College. But an upcoming festival is helping change the city's narrative.
A Georgia prosecutor has dropped a vehicular homicide charge against a teen who police say was driving the truck that struck and killed a beloved high school teacher when a prank turned deadly, his lawyer says.
A 23-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a tanker truck after losing control on State Road 24 in Alachua County early Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
From March 15–21, National Clean Out Your Closet Week invites Northeast Florida residents to turn their spring cleaning into something meaningful.
Authorities say a Georgia high school teacher is dead after teenagers pulled a late night prank outside his home.
Married NHRA drivers Tony Stewart and Leah Pruett insist their relationship will survive wins and losses.
Alex Condon scored 26 points, Xaivian Lee added 19 and No. 5 Florida celebrated its first Southeastern Conference title since 2014 with a 108-74 romp over Mississippi State.
Florida once again leads the nation in shark bites, according to newly released data that comes just as beach season ramps up.
Children’s medical care in Jacksonville is entering a new era following an announcement by Wolfson Children’s Hospital.
Severe to extreme drought and fire danger continue in Jacksonville as a significant warmup is forecast, with only slight rain chances expected before a cooler start next week.
Former Florida Gators legends Phil Trautwein and Bam Hardmon return to Gainesville mission to restore the Gators to elite status.
Authorities say a single-engine plane made an emergency landing on a busy road in Georgia, striking three vehicles and leaving two people with minor injuries.
A single-engine plane made an emergency landing Monday in the middle of a street in Gainesville, Georgia, just north of Atlanta, causing multiple crashes.
Keyshawn Hall scored 24 points, including 22 in Auburn’s dominant and stunning first half, and the Tigers upset No. 16 Florida 76-67 on Saturday for the program’s first win in Gainesville since 1996.
A 23-year-old Gainesville mother has been charged with murder after she was accused of killing her child, the Gainesville Police Department confirmed to News4JAX on Wednesday.
Two officers were injured in a shooting in Gainesville on Wednesday morning, according to the Gainesville Police Department.
A 23-year-old Gainesville mother has been charged with murder after she was accused of killing her child, the Gainesville Police Department confirmed to News4JAX on Wednesday.
Two officers were injured in a shooting in Gainesville on Wednesday morning, according to the Gainesville Police Department.
Two officers were injured in a shooting in Gainesville on Wednesday morning, according to the Gainesville Police Department.
From Southeast Georgia to Northeast Florida, record highs were tied on Friday. Expect another day of springlike weather to grace our area before the next wave of cold air sinks in on Sunday.
The Jacksonville community is rallying behind a local father who lost his wife just one day after she delivered their sixth baby, who was born premature at just 29 weeks.
Thomas Haugh had 21 points, 12 rebounds and five assists, and Florida dominated No. 18 Georgia in the second half to win 92-77 on Tuesday night and stretch their home winning streak to 14 games.
So far, two counties in Northeast Florida have announced the opening of cold night shelters, as temperatures are expected to drop significantly over the next several days heading into the New Year.
News4JAX had photographer Christian Schultz capture the Florida-Florida State game in this photo gallery. Click through the images to check out action from the game.
November is likely going down in the record books as the driest on record at Jacksonville, Gainesville, and Craig Executive Airport. The next chance of rainfall is on Monday into Tuesday this week as we begin the final month of 2025.
The GHSA hit Brunswick with one-year playoff ban, suspended 41 players and fined the school $5,000 for the fight. In a statement, Brunswick principal Slade Turner said the school accepted the punishment and would also give out additional sanctions to the students involved.
Nearly 40 Gainesville High School players were suspended after a brawl broke out during the third quarter of the Georgia High School Association Class 5A playoff matchup on Friday night.
Rueben Chinyelu had 14 points and a career-high 21 rebounds, Alex Condon recorded his third double-double of the season and No. 10 Florida overwhelmed Merrimack from the opening tip in an 80-45 victory.
Thomas Haugh had 20 points and 13 rebounds, Boogie Fland added 18 points and No. 10 Florida handed rival Florida State its first loss under new coach Luke Loucks, 78-76.
Alex Condon had 25 points and 10 rebounds, Micah Handlogten notched his second double-double in as many games and No. 3 Florida bounced back from a season-opening loss with a 104-64 drubbing of North Florida.
Florida and Georgia will have major races for governor and U.S. Senate coming up in 2026, but voters in southeast Georgia, as well as Florida voters in Alachua County, cast ballots today in a variety of races, with polling places open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Florida and Georgia will have major races for governor and U.S. Senate coming up in 2026, but some voters in Alachua County cast ballots today in a variety of races, with polling places open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
With head coach Kevin O’Sullivan taking a leave of absence and interim Chuck Jeroloman leaving for Tennessee, Florida has hired Tom Slater as associate head coach and acting head coach.
The University of Florida has been named the nation’s top university, public or private, according to a new ranking highlighted by the Wall Street Journal.
News4JAX had photographer Christian Schultz capture Saturday’s Florida-Mississippi State game in this photo gallery. Click through the images above to check out scenes from the game.
While 2025 is an off-year for most elections, voters in two cities within Alachua County – Gainesville and High Springs – will be heading to the polls for Election Day on Nov. 4. These Alachua County cities are the only ones in Northeast Florida with elections that day, though there will also be elections across southeast Georgia on Nov. 4.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Monday morning at the University of Florida in Gainesville.
A Jacksonville man who has been battling with a flesh-eating bacteria for weeks said he believes he was discharged from the hospital early because he does not have insurance.
A Northwest Jacksonville man was just released from the hospital after weeks of battling a flesh-eating bacteria.
USF won its second game over a ranked opponent to start the season, stunning Florida 18-16. News4JAX had photographer Christian Schultz capture the game in this photo gallery.
Florida defensive lineman Brendan Bett was ejected for spitting at a South Florida player late in the No. 13 Gators’ 18-16 upset loss to South Florida on Saturday night.
Nico Gramatica hit a 20-yard field goal as time expired and South Florida stunned No. 13 Florida 18-16 to give the Bulls consecutive wins against ranked opponents to start the season.
If you’re heading to either Gainesville or Tallahassee on Saturday for week two, in addition to your favorite team gear, you’ll want to pack the sunscreen, plenty of water, sunglasses, and a hat as your cheer on your Noles and Gators.
Donald Landry, former chairman of the Department of Medicine at Columbia University, was approved Monday to serve as interim president of the University of Florida.
The Gainesville Police Department arrested three people Tuesday in connection with the Easter Day shooting that killed a 20-year-old woman at TB McPherson Park.
A man is dead after a Tuesday morning standoff with Alachua County deputies who attempted to serve him an arrest warrant.
Jacksonville is baking and not just in the figurative sense. Tuesday marks the fourth straight day of temperatures reaching 99 degrees or higher, a sizzling heat streak that’s drawing comparisons to some of the hottest stretches ever recorded in Northeast Florida.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Tuesday morning to announce the rollout of what he called “DOGE efforts” to review local governments across the state.
Gainesville Police Department investigators are still working to solve the Easter Sunday shooting at TB McPherson Park that led to the death of a 20-year-old woman who was caught in the crossfire.
More students involved in martial arts are ending up in the ER with concussions, a new University of Florida Health study shows. And those injuries are happening more often in practice or class than in formal competition.
Jacksonville is likely to enjoy dry skies and cooler conditions for Friday night's fireworks, with storms expected to fade. The Weather Authority team at News4JAX also tracks weekend rain chances and potential tropical system developments, with impacts not expected in the area through Saturday.
Competing as Miss Gainesville, Ribault High School alum and recent University of Florida graduate Paris Richardson took home the title of Miss Florida on Saturday.
The University of Florida on Wednesday said its Board of Trustees will meet in July to consider increasing student fees for out-of-state students, something the university says hasn’t been done in a decade.
The defending national champion Florida Gators men’s basketball team revealed their conference opponents for the 2025-26 season, featuring a slate packed with NCAA Tournament teams and high-profile matchups as they seek to defend their title.
Years ago, when purchasing a flat of pansies at a garden center, Chris Wilson noticed a label indicating the flowers had been treated with insecticides.
The Pride Community Center of North Central Florida is based in Gainesville and serves 13 local counties, including Alachua, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Putnam and Union.
An 87-year-old Gainesville veteran was one of about 60 protesters who were arrested on Friday during a demonstration in the nation’s capital, according to WCJB.
Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot. More than 4,000 animal species, in fact, are native to the Sunshine State.
On Tuesday, the University of Florida’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved the selection of Dr. Santa J. Ono as the school’s next president.
A 24-year-old Gainesville man was killed early Saturday morning when his vehicle veered off the road and struck a tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The 23-year-old is the reigning Miss Gainesville, a future healthcare leader, and just earned her Master’s in Health Administration at the University of Florida.
United Healthcare policy holders can return to UF health, as the two sides came to a multi-year agreement that is now effective.
The University of Florida Presidential Search Committee has unanimously selected Santa J. Ono, Ph.D., as the sole finalist to be considered by the Board of Trustees for the position of the University’s 14th president.
