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William Matthew Ford Jr. fled to Orlando after allegedly beating his live-in girlfriend and her disabled friend. He has still not been located, according to a Gainesville Police Department release.
Read More »Election Update: Mayor’s race goes to runoff, Wells captures 54 percent of District 4 vote
Update 11:21 p.m.: Defeated Gainesville mayoral and city commissioner for district 4 candidates have commented on Tuesday night’s election results. Mayoral candidate Pete Johnson in an interview offered his congratulations to the two candidates, incumbent Craig Lowe and former City Commissioner Ed Braddy, who compete in the April 16 runoff election. However, Johnson said he was disappointed …
Read More »Inadequate concussion awareness prompts UF and FSU research project
University of Florida and Florida State University researchers are collaborating on Health IMPACTS, a project that collects information related to youth concussion management and health risks. The initial information is gathered from primary care practices in the Gainesville, Jacksonville, Tallahassee and Orlando areas.
Read More »Zaxby’s reports possible data breach
A Zaxby's in Gainesville was one of 14 Florida franchises to report potential credit and debit card information breaches.
Read More »Shands reveals plans for new Gainesville emergency room
The University of Florida and Shands plan on opening a 24-hour emergency facility in northwest Gainesville next year. This $10 million facility will allow locals to have access to quicker care in their area.
Read More »Alachua County commissioners to vote on Archer Braid Trail
In its Dec. 11 meeting, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners will take its final vote on the Archer Braid Trial. The board is being asked to reconsider a 2.2-mile trail portion that was rejected in September. The meeting will be open to the public.
Read More »Pedro Bravo remains in jail without bail
Ron Kozlowski, attorney for Pedro Bravo, said it is premature to talk about his client's case proceedings. Bravo remains in jail without bail, charged with the murder of missing UF student Christian Aguilar.
Read More »Search for missing UF student continues
The Gainesville Police Department said there have been no new developments in the case of the UF freshman who has been missing since Sept. 20.
Read More »Alachua County Commission ties on Haile portion of Archer Braid Trail
A vote on whether or not a bike trail should run through Haile Plantation ended in a tie at a Tuesday meeting of Alachua County Board of County Commissioners.
Read More »Craig Taylor found
Gainesville police have cancelled the search for missing Craig Taylor. He was found this morning at SW Archer Road and Tower Road, and was returned safely to his northwest Gainesville home.
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