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Community members, family and friends will gather Tuesday for a vigil to remember officer Scott Baird, who died Feb. 11, 2001 while responding to a police call about a metal cage blocking Northwest 16th Terrace.
Read More »Florida Senate committee approves bill banning texting while driving
The Florida Senate Transportation Committee unanimously approved a bill that would ban texting and driving Wednesday. Florida is one of five states that doesn't outlaw texting while driving.
Read More »Fatal accident closes Waldo-University intersection
One man died in a collision on Northeast Waldo Road and East University Avenue early Monday.
Read More »Demolition begins on Gainesville Police Department headquarters
The Gainesville Police Department original headquarters was demolished Thursday, following years of planning and setbacks. The new headquarters will be completed by March 2014.
Read More »Jan. 31, 2013: Afternoon News In 90
A video round-up of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida.
Read More »Jan. 30, 2013: Morning News In 90
A video round-up of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida.
Read More »Gainesville police ticket 70 drivers in three-hour span at crosswalks
Police issued 70 citations in three hours Monday on a Gainesville street known to lack in safety for pedestrians.
Read More »Murder suspect surrenders to Gainesville police
A Gainesville man accused of murder turned himself in to police Sunday evening.
Read More »Bivens Cove homicide victim’s adopted son charged with murder
Suspect in Bivens Cove murder is in custody in Orange County awaiting extradition to Alachua County to face charges.
Read More »Bomb squad clears suspicious bag threat
After a suspicious bag led to a bomb squad reporting to SW 34th Street, the scene has been cleared.
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