UF marks anniversary of groundbreaking canine open-heart surgery program
The University of Florida is celebrating the first anniversary of its pioneering Canine Open Heart Surgery Program, the only one of its kind in the U.S.
Florida Primary 2024 Election Results: FOX 51 viewing area
Here are the Florida Primary results for the FOX 51 viewing area, Aug. 20, 2024. These include Alachua, Dixie, Levy, Gilchrist, and Marion counties.
Florida man accused of taking photos up women's skirts at grocery, retail stores
A Florida man was taken to jail for suspicion of taking photos under female customers' skirts at an Alachua County grocery store.
2 injured in Alachua County school bus crash on first day of school: FHP
An Alachua County Public Schools school bus with seven children on board was involved in a crash on Monday morning in Newberry, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
35-foot sinkhole opening up, expanding in Alachua County, officials say
A sinkhole that's 35 feet wide and 15 feet deep has opened up – and continues to expand – in Alachua County, according to officials.
Woman bitten by rattlesnake in yard
An Alachua County woman nearly escaped death when she was bitten by a rattlesnake in her yard.
2 UF scientists caged their kids: Police
Two University of Florida scientists were arrested after police discovered that they kept their children in cages. The 6-year-old told a school official he didn't want to go home because he didn't want to go in a cage.
Florida officer drunkenly strangles ex after breaking into her apartment, deputies say: 'I saw stars'
A Gainesville police officer was arrested after allegedly strangling his ex after a night out at a local club, according to an arrest affidavit from Alachua County Sheriff's Office.
31-year-old Florida man arrested over Instagram threat to 'shoot up' middle school, police say
A 31-year-old man is behind bars after posting a video to Instagram where he threatened to shoot up a middle school, according to officials.
Tree falls on man riding tractor in Gainesville, police say
A man was pinned down by a tree as he was riding on a tractor in Gainesville on Wednesday, according to the Alachua Police Department.
Man plows through Walmart in stolen excavator
A suspect is in custody after crashing into a Walmart store and another building with stolen construction equipment Monday night in Gainesville, according to police.
Police: Florida man tries to open patrol car, threatens to kill man in custody
Deputies are seeking more information about an alleged shooting at a Gainesville convenience store that ended with a convicted felon threatening to kill another man already in police custody, according to the Gainesville Police Department.
2 arrested in Gainesville shooting that injured 1; third suspect sought
Two men have been arrested in a shooting in Gainesville that left a person hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
'Just shoot Chitwood in the head': Man accused of making online death threats against Florida sheriff
Hate groups have recently spread antisemitic messages in Volusia County, including a projection on the grandstand of the Daytona International Speedway.
World's first 3D-printed rocket launch scrubbed for this weekend
After several attempts to get the world's first 3D-printed rocket in the air, Relativity Space has scrubbed the launch seconds before liftoff.
Brevard Zoo working to save endangered turtles infected with form of herpes
Scientists are trying to learn more about a type of herpes virus that’s been infecting the endangered animals. Researchers think polluted waters can stress the turtles, lowering their immune system and triggering the virus.
What is 'The Compound' in Brevard County and why is it known as a crime hub?
This week, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office says a man buried his girlfriend’s body there.
Orlando weather: Spring break weather in Florida: sunshine, rain, and a cold front
Spring breakers in Florida will see all sorts of weather changes this week!
11-foot, 400-pound alligator found in Florida woman's pool
This will make you think twice about jumping into a swimming pool in Florida without looking first!
Florida school voucher expansion heads to full State House
A proposal that would make all Florida students eligible to receive taxpayer-backed school vouchers is headed to the full House, after getting some changes Friday.