The Alachua County Sheriff's Office launched the Emergency Health Mental Dispatch, part of a pilot program focused on teaching emergency dispatchers how to effectively answer emergency calls made by people with serious mental illnesses. The Combined Communications Center received almost 12,000 calls last month alone.

Of the 21,000 mail-in ballots cast to date in Alachua County, hundreds are under review for mismatched signatures.

Deputies from the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office spoke at the Alachua County Commission meeting on Tuesday about self-defense tactics for citizens, both at home and around the community.

The city of Gainesville featured a mobile city hall Tuesday, in order to give citizens a better opportunity to voice their opinions and ask questions they may have about community services.

The drop comes as the county has been combating a problem known as "disproportionate minority contact" — or DMC — between law enforcement and minority children, both in school and in the community.

As Matthew damages Haiti, Gainesville residents are concerned for its infrastructure. A big concern are the opportunities for floods and mudslides.

Local law enforcement is investigating a few suspicious instances to determine if the county has an active arsonist.

Disney has installed over 40,000 solar panels in the shape of Mickey Mouse on 22 acres of land. That and more in 90 seconds.

A 7 year old girl saves her dad's life. That and more in 90 seconds. Afternoon News in 90, March 30, 2016 / WUFT News