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University of Florida student died after falling from a balcony on Saturday.
Read More »At Least 21 Lynched In Alachua County, Historical Commission Confirms
Alachua County wants to wait a few more months before moving forward with a plan to place memorial markers at lynching sites throughout the county to give residents more time to ensure the total number included is complete.
Read More »I-75 Southbound Lanes Blocked Due To Fatal Crash Near Micanopy
One person has been confirmed dead, several injured victims were transferred to UF Health Shands Hospital.
Read More »Governor Scott Calls Death of FHP Trooper a Terrible Loss
The Florida Highway Patrol says final funeral arrangements are still being made for Master Sergeant William Bishop. Bishop was killed in the line of duty Saturday night while working an accident on I-75 southbound at mile marker 403 in northern Alachua County.
Read More »Amputee Athlete Hector Picard Goes On 6-State Tour To Inspire Children In Need
Hector Picard, normally known for being the only double-arm amputee to compete in an Iron Man race, is shifting his gears to inspire kids in need.
Read More »New UF Health Hospital Buildings Bring Specialization, Rooms
Construction of the two new UF Health Shands hospitals is ahead of schedule. The twin hospitals will bring more specialization in heart and cardiovascular diseases and neuromedicine units.
Read More »Gainesville Miniature Horses Comfort Patients
A Gainesville team of therapy miniature horses use their calming effect to comfort surgical and trauma patients across the nation and locally.
Read More »Erich Farber, Solar-Energy Pioneer And UF Professor, Dies At 95
Erich Farber, a renowned expert in solar-energy technologies and a University of Florida researcher and professor, passed away on April 9. He was 95.
Read More »UF Bans Man, 54, After He Confronts African American Studies Employees
A 54-year-old man has been banned from the University of Florida campus after university officials say he walked into the African American Studies Program's office and confronted employees there.
Read More »“Before I Die” Walls In Gainesville Promote Importance Of Advance Directives
UF Health installs "Before I Die" walls to promote conversations about advance directives.
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