It appears ready to go into effect in October — presuming Gov. Ron DeSantis signs it — with police able to begin writing tickets for the primary offense in January.

A ban on fracking in Florida does not appear likely to pass this session.

A man has been sentenced to 19 years for second-degree murder and another 15 years for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon after killing a rapper in 2016.

It's going to cost him $5,000 to bring the case to a close.

That discussion on progress is set to happen today at 4 p.m. at Gainesville's Thelma Boltin Center.

Newberry is hoping Saturday's event will help fight the opioid problem there.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association upgraded Hurricane Michael to a Category 5.

And another neighborhood workshop took place last night regarding a separate proposed development about five blocks to the east of that one.

There was considerable reaction to our report yesterday that The Swamp Restaurant and other Midtown businesses could close due to planned apartment construction in Gainesville.

It's a minuscule part of the City of Gainesville's annual budget, but there've been frequent mentions during public comment sessions of the city commission's catered meals.