Florida is one of the most dangerous hit-and-run states, but new legislation would increase penalties.

A video roundup of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida.

A video roundup of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida.

A video roundup of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida.

A video roundup of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida.

A video roundup of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida.

A video roundup of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida.

An assistant attorney for the city of Gainesville was arrested on charges of burglary of an occupied residence, resisting officers and obstruction without violence, and a third charge of loitering, according to police reports.

Perhaps the most significant outcome of the consent decree for local residents requires Beazer East to continue monitoring wells in the area. This will help ensure toxic chemicals from the site do not continue to move toward GRU's wellfield and the Floridan acquifer.

The driver of a FedEx vehicle suffered critical injuries after a train collided with his truck at a railroad crossing Wednesday afternoon just south of Hawthorne.