From University of Florida GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s consumer confidence remained unchanged in December, according to a monthly University of Florida survey. December’s figure was 74, the same as the revised November reading. Overall confidence reached a post-recession peak in September and October at 80, but is down six points …
Read More »Food banks restocking
Many food banks in North Florida found their shelves emptied as they helped out people over Christmas. Now, as Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Forrest Smith reports, they are working to restock shelves, as well as bank accounts. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/12/FOODBKWEB.mp3]
Read More »Gainesville bank robbery
The Gainesville Police Department is continuing to look for a man who robbed a bank Tuesday and is still at large. Police officers say a man wearing camouflage pants walked into the Capital City Bank at 1417 North Main Street about 1:45 Tuesday afternoon. Although he did not show a …
Read More »Killer executed
After he spent nearly 25 years on death row, the State of Florida has executed a former police officer who murdered nine people in 1986. Investigtors at the time said it was during a three month crime spree, and that most of the victims of Manuel Pardo were involved with …
Read More »Man struck by train, in critical condition
The Florida Highway Patrol reports that a 25-year old Marion County man is in critical condition after a train hit his car Sunday.
Read More »Deputies investigate death in northern Gainesville
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office is looking for the person responsible for shooting a man in northern Gainesville.
Read More »Aggressive driving around 18-wheelers could mean ticket
The Florida Highway Patrol is cracking down on aggressive driving around 18-wheeler rigs.
Read More »Gainesville race to support veterans
Race on UF campus ran in honor of veterans.
Read More »Homecoming parade road closures
A major parade means major road closings. If you plan to travel through parts of Gainesville today, you’ll have to adjust your route starting at 10:00am, when these roads will be closed for the University of Florida homecoming parade: University Avenue from the West 2000 block to the East 300 …
Read More »Carbon monoxide sickens five in Ocala
Ocala firefighters rescued five victims of carbon monoxide poisoning from a home at 1008 NE 17th Ave. Thursday morning.
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