Father arrested on child abuse charge after son jumps out of 3-story apartment to escape, find help, deputies say
A 15-year-old was severely injured in Gainsville Wednesday after deputies said a 41-year-old man ordered the teen to strip naked and started beating him with a belt, according to a report from WCJB.
Schools back in session Wednesday after severe storms roll out of Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia
Several school districts throughout Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia announced temporary closures in an abundance of caution for the impending threat of severe weather that was forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rains on Tuesday.
NTSB report on plane crash in Alachua County indicates โerratic 360 turnsโ & โnumerous climbs & descentsโ
The National Transportation Safety Board released its report on a plane crash two weeks ago that killed the pilot of a small plane. It indicates several factors in the Alachua County crash.
With rule changes about yard signs, hereโs how to check your trick-or-treating route for sex offenders, predators
Sex offenders also have specific rules about what they can and can't do around Halloween, depending on what county they live in. We've compiled a county-by-county breakdown of those rules and regulations.
Northeast Florida, southeast Georgia voters head to polls next month for local elections
While the first primaries and caucuses in the 2024 presidential nominating cycle are still several months away, some northeast Florida and southeast Georgia voters will be heading to the polls for Election Day on Nov. 7.
Valdosta man charged with DUI after semi crashes, overturns into northbound lanes of I-75 in Alachua County
A 42-year-old Valdosta man was arrested and charged with drinking under the influence after a Saturday morning Alachua County crash that caused a semi to overturn and block multiple lanes on Interstate 75, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Loaded gun found in backpack of first-grade Gainesville student; deputies say student didnโt know it was there
A loaded gun was found Wednesday in the backpack of a first-grade student at a Gainesville elementary school, but the student and their mother had no idea it was there, according to the Alachua County Sheriffโs Office.
Jaden Rashada case in Florida highlights issues in NIL, recruiting
Using name, image and likeness compensation to recruit college athletes is still very much against NCAA rules. The recent de-commitment from Florida by blue chip quarterback Jaden Rashada shows that NIL is definitely a factor in decisions. Booster-funded collectives are taking on a big role in compensating athletes. Schools can only hope they are acting within the rules and in their best interest. Inserting a third-party in the recruiting process between coaches and recruits has only complicated things. Experts say the collectives should focus on athletes who are already on campus.
FDLE asked to investigate death of 32-year-old inmate at Alachua County jail
The Alachua County Sheriffโs Office is asking the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to investigate the death of an inmate who was found unresponsive hours after being told he was fit to stand trial, according to the sheriffโs office.
Florida Gators QB Jalen Kitna bonds out of jail after arrest on child porn charges
Florida Gators backup quarterback Jalen Kitna bonded out of jail Thursday evening after he was arrested Wednesday on two charges of distribution of child exploitation material and three charges of possession of child pornography.
UF wonโt allow protests inside campus buildings after Sen. Sasse hiring forum drew large, chanting crowd
In an effort to crack down on future protests, current UF President Kent Fuchs on Monday issued a statement saying the university will resume enforcement of a regulation on the books for at least two decades, prohibiting protests inside campus buildings.
Alachua County ballot initiative: 1% sales tax for โWild Spaces, Public Placesโ
Alachua County voters will be asked in November to vote up or down a one-cent sales tax to fund โWild Spaces and Public Places.โ If approved by a majority of voters, the tax would replace a similar half-cent taxes tax used to fund road repairs, park renovations, affordable housing and additional fire stations for the county.
Referendum: Change how Alachua County commissioners are elected
Alachua County voters are being asked to amend the county charter relating to how Alachua County commissioners are elected -- changing from at-large districts, where all five commissioners are elected by all county voters, to what are called single-member districts -- where each citizen only votes for the one commissioner representing the district in which they live.
Kirby Smart complains about Jacksonville location of Florida-Georgia game โ again
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart has been grumbling about the Florida-Georgia game being held in Jacksonville for years, and during Southeastern Conference Media Days this week, he renewed his calls for the annual rivalry game to be played on the universitiesโ campuses instead.
Documents show fractured relationship between fired Alachua County superintendent, school board
Performance reviews from school board members submitted last month show there was ongoing tension between former Alachua County schools superintendent Dr. Carlee Simon and board members โ and that tension may have played a part in her dismissal.