Gainesville Police Department holds celebration for Florida School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
Friday is Florida School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day, and this day is to thank all the school crossing guards for ensuring students’ safety.
ACPS issues updated guidance on interactions with law enforcement
Alachua County Public Schools has issued updated guidance for interactions with law enforcement on school campuses; the new guidance lays out a process for school personnel to follow and specifies the responsibilities of School Resource Officers, school administrators, the Deputy Superintendent, and the district's...
Marion County firefighters put out fire at Ocala home, 1 cat dies
Marion County Fire rescue officials say crews responded to the 10,000 block of Southwest 52nd Court just after 8:30 p.m.
Florida Teen Sets Friend on Fire, Shocking Video Shows
A teenage boy in Florida is facing a felony charge over a video that law enforcement says shows him intentionally setting his friend on fire on a beach.
Egyptian Dining Concept Opening in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, FL — The Egyptian Cafe is preparing to open at 21 SE 2nd Pl, Gainesville, FL 32601, introducing an Egyptian dining concept led by longtime restaurateur Mohey Osman. Osman told Business Debut he is targeting a late February opening, pending final licensing approvals. The new cafe is designed...
Argument between Lake Butler couple turns fatal when man shoots, kills ex-girlfriend and her...
UNION COUNTY, Fla. – An argument between a Lake Butler couple of 13 years turned fatal when the ex-boyfriend shot and killed his ex-girlfriend and her friend, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office. In an update to their investigation, the sheriff’s office on Wednesday identified the suspect...
Putnam County couple loses home in fire, heavy smoke hindered firefighters’ response
Less than three months after Harrison Brantley and Crystal Eiland bought their mobile home in Interlachen, they watched it burn down.
Video leads deputies to teen who allegedly set another teen on fire
MARION COUNTY, Florida (WESH) — A 17-year-old has been arrested after deputies say they discovered a video of gasoline being splashed on another teen, who was set on fire, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Earlier this month, deputies arrived at University of Florida Health Shands Hospital...
Buchholz teacher honored as national Amazing Teacher of the Year
"Love." That’s what motivates Buchholz High School ESE teacher Christin Vinson to give her best every day. It’s the reason she makes home visits to students who stop coming to class and mentors those who are thinking about dropping out. "She's got a work ethic and a drive that's just unmatched," Buchholz Principal...
HCA Florida Promotes Life-Saving Lung Cancer Screenings on World Cancer Day
GAINESVILLE, FL (352today.com) – In recognition of World Cancer Day, HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is highlighting the critical importance of early lung cancer detection by offering affordable screening options through its outpatient imaging center, HCA Florida North Florida Invision Imaging. Throughout 2026,...

















