"We know that about 44% of accidents in intersections result in injuries," said Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward.

Gainesville Police have recently begun enforcing a 2021 city ordinance that prohibits pedestrians from standing, sitting or walking on a median that is 6 feet in width or less. In 2024, several dozen citations were issued, and there have been four cases in 2025 as of Feb. 14.

The event will take place on Saturday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center, located at 1028 Northeast 14th Street, Gainesville.

The Regional Transit System has secured over $66 million in grant awards over the last six years - accounting for nearly 45.5% of the total $146.4 million awarded citywide during that period.

Data from the CDC shows 31 utilities in Florida had annual average fluoride levels that were approximately half the CDC's recommended level or less for at least a year. Experts say these levels are so low, it's likely the utilities weren't adding any additional fluoride to meet the CDC's recommendation, leaving communities with sub-optimal levels of fluoride to fight tooth decay and cavities.

ASO deputies told TV20 they shut down both lanes of I-75 at the interchange at Southwest Archer Road.

An artist is asking for help recovering a stolen painting of President Donald Trump after it was taken off the wall of a restaurant in Gainesville

Authorities are asking the public to stay away from a Walmart store in Southwest Gainesville as they respond to an armed suspect

Gainesville Police Chief Nelson Moya said "it was clear" the suspect was having "some kind of mental health episode."

Local law enforcement arrested a woman who fired shots in the Butler Plaza Walmart parking lot Saturday after an hours-long standoff with police, according to Gainesville Police Department.

Police shortly before 2 p.m. on Saturday took a subject into custody after customers were held inside the Walmart for about five hours.

We have learned more about Brandy McLaughlin, who was involved in a standoff with law enforcement. It turns out she has a history of similar incidents, having been arrested in Jacksonville back in 2019 for a related event.

March 1 begins the seventh month in the ongoing dispute over reimbursement rates between UF Health and United Healthcare

New motions ask to dismiss jury verdict, new trial.

Officials said those interested in applying should complete an application by the deadline of May 1.

The Alachua Conservation Trust held a grand opening for the newly protected and restored land of Orange Lake Overlook on Friday. The trust expanded the park, located off U.S. 441 south of McIntosh, from 71 acres to 156 acres.

During both the fall and spring semesters, Santa Fe College has been unable to disperse allotted financial aid funds to their students, causing months of stress and panic.

More than 630,000 students worldwide take Cambridge exams each year.

Dead trees still have role to play in life. Deitz and a handful of UF/IFAS-affiliated students, faculty and staff members are promoting the ecological benefits of dead wood through Neighborwood Watch, a new campaign involving academic publications, an informational website and surveys.

Florida basketball and UF's O'Connell Center played host to ESPN's College Gameday ahead of Saturday's game vs. Texas A&M. Here are photos

Steve Spurrier Jr. joins Florida as an analyst, following his legendary father's legacy and aiming to boost the team for 2025.

People from Williston joined in a parade to celebrate Mitchell's huge accomplishment of winning the Super Bowl in his rookie season.

The troop says they hope the survivors who receive these bracelets are uplifted.

The Alachua Children's Theatre performed "The Little Mermaid, Jr." at Santa Fe High School on Feb. 22 and 23 and March 1 and 2. The performance on March 1 saw a crowd of roughly 140.

Officials with the county say the fair provides an educational experience for kids interested in agriculture.

The Santa Fe Teaching Zoo hosted an Otter Farewell Weekend to say goodbye to its family of seven Asian small-clawed otters.

The restaurant had called 3075 Clark Butler Blvd. in the Butler North shopping plaza home since its grand re-opening in July 2017.

A federal judge on Friday told lawyers in a landmark social media case it would be a "hard row to hoe" for state officials to justify a complete ban on social media for young teenagers, signaling his skepticism toward the new Florida law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Along with almost 100,000 dead in Florida from COVID-19, the virus' imprint on schools, workplaces and politics lingers after five years.