CrimeFederal court indicts Williston man on armed drug-trafficking charges Staff Reports Jul 14, 2025Trial scheduled in August for Kendrick Jermaine Hills Jr.
CrimeGainesville man found guilty of possessing machine gun in drug-trafficking crime Staff Reports May 21, 2025Federal jury finds Lagarius Johnson guilty with sentencing scheduled for Aug. 12.
CrimeOhio man receives 30-year sentence for threatening Alachua County judge Staff Reports Dec 12, 2024Inmate also assaulted federal employee.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority officially files complaint against Gainesville, Barton Seth Johnson Sep 10, 2024Complaint asks courts to stop upcoming Gainesville vote.
CrimeFlorida couple pleads guilty to production of child pornography Staff Reports Apr 3, 2024Gainesville man and Orlando woman to be sentenced in June.
Local NewsGainesville nonprofit continues GRU lawsuit, responds to judge’s deadline Seth Johnson Jan 9, 2024Nonprofit president says someone must be responsible for House Bill 1645.
Government + PoliticsJudge dismisses Gainesville residents’ lawsuit against DeSantis Seth Johnson Dec 22, 2023Lawsuit challenged creation of GRU Authority.
NewsFormer state rep pleads guilty to COVID relief fraud Staff Reports Mar 22, 2023Joseph Harding charged with wire fraud, money laundering and making false statements.
Local NewsFederal judge dismisses McGraw lawsuit Seth Johnson Aug 16, 2022Decision comes week before voters will decide whether to send Diyonne McGraw back to school board.