Watch a community meeting addressing the officer-involved shooting of teenager Robert Dentmond.
Read More »Driver Crashes Into Wise’s Pharmacy In Gainesville
Police say the driver lost control of the car and crashed through the window of Wise's Pharmacy, 708 SW 4th Ave.
Read More »Michigan Couple Files Suit Against UPS For I-75 Crash
While driving traveling through dense fog and smoke, a Michigan couple was hit by a UPS driver along I-75 in Paynes Prairie four years ago. They are now seeking damages from UPS for their injuries sustained in the crash.
Read More »Board Reviews Medical Care Practices for Empowerment Center
The Empowerment Center Advisory Board is reviewing plans to improve medical care at Grace Marketplace and Divinity Village. The board discussed adding more paramedics and creating a medical clinic for Grace Marketplace.
Read More »Florida Jails Lack Tools For Helping Mentally Ill Inmates
Jails are the largest provider of mental health services in the United States, but they're not necessarily the best place to get better. A retired English professor and former inmate is doing his part to help those suffering from mental illness at the Alachua County Jail.
Read More »Alachua County Cancels Fairgrounds Renovation, Voted To Renovate Bathrooms
The decision comes as the county awaits a final plan to swap the current Alachua County Fairgrounds property for a parcel of land owned by the Plum Creek Timber Company
Read More »Marion County Approves Chicken Slaughterhouse, Appeal Already Filed
The Marion County Board of County Commissioners approved a special-use permit for a poultry harvesting facility in Marion County. The facility has been slaughtering 200 chickens a week without a permit.
Read More »Confederate Statue To Be Moved To Matheson Museum
After months of debate, 'Old Joe' will be moved from downtown Gainesville after the results of a 3-2 vote by the Alachua County Board of Commissioners. The statue has been in its current place since 1904.
Read More »Hidden Village Apartment Complex Floods, Traps Residents
Residents of Hidden Village Apartments are trapped by floodwater from recent storms, and the problem is worse than some students having to skip class. People are having to miss doctors appointments and work shifts, and the complex’s parent company isn’t doing much to help.
Read More »Marion County Loses Bid For Veterans Nursing Home
Florida’s seventh nursing home for military veterans will be built in western Port St. Lucie. Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve $17 million in funding for the 120-bed facility, which will cost an additional $27 to $37 million in federal funds to construct, …
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