CrimeHigh Springs man receives federal prison sentence for wire fraud Staff Reports Mar 26, 20250 commentsSean Walker sentenced to 42 months in connection with COVID-19 relief fraud.
EducationUF report: Unprovoked shark bites plummeted in 2024 Jerald Pinson | Florida Museum of Natural History Feb 11, 20250 commentsUnprovoked shark attacks were down 22 from 2023.
Local LivingGainesville High’s class of ‘59 meets for 65th reunion Glory Reitz Aug 10, 20243 commentsClassmates plan to end long run of reunions.
HealthCDC reports U.S. drug overdose deaths drop for first time in 5 year Joshua Schumacher | World News Group May 20, 20240 commentsOverdose deaths dropped by three percent in 2023.
NewsFBI cites increase in number of scams targeting seniors Joshua Schumacher | World News Group May 1, 20241 commentSeniors over 60 were most often targeted by scammers in Florida, Texas and California.
NewsUF report: Shark attacks, fatalities see uptick in 2023 Jiayu Liang | Florida Museum of Natural History Feb 5, 20240 commentsFlorida has more shark bites than any other state at 16.
Local NewsChristmas crash kills 23-year-old on I-75 Staff Reports Dec 25, 20231 commentFlorida Highway Patrol investigating accident.
EducationUF adds new VP for PK-12, Pre-Bachelors programs Staff Reports Sep 11, 20232 commentsDr. Penny Schwinn to fill newly created role that will extend UF’s impact into Florida’s classrooms.
HealthNew study finds tips to prevent bedbugs Staff Reports Aug 1, 20230 commentsGuide and infographics provide resources about hotels and pests.
NewsFlorida farmers see watermelon highs, citrus lows Seth Johnson Jul 14, 20230 commentsCalifornia surpasses Florida in orange production.
CrimeExecutive order to increase gun background checks Staff Reports Mar 14, 20231 commentOrder would increase enforcement of extreme risk protection.
FeaturedFHP: ‘Human error’ caused fatal Tesla crash J.C. Derrick, C.J. Gish Feb 13, 20230 commentsInvestigation finds driver hit accelerator instead of brakes.
National NewsU.S. scientists make nuclear fusion breakthrough Lauren Canterberry | World News Group Dec 14, 20221 commentScientists sparked a nuclear fusion reaction that produced more energy than was used to ignite it, the U.S. Department of Energy announced Tuesday. Nuclear fusion occurs […]
Government + PoliticsNew system will help local voters track ballots Camille Broadway Jul 5, 20220 commentsElection law changes should prompt voters to check their registration.