Florida to pursue death penalty in child rape case for first time under new law
Putnam County prosecution marks historic use of expanded capital punishment in non-homicide case.
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New broadband expansion brings high-speed internet to rural Marion County
U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack, Spectrum announce thousands of new connections and major community donations to boost access and opportunity in underserved areas.
False active shooter report prompts large police response at AdventHealth Ocala hospital
Ocala police say AdventHealth was never under threat after 911 call linked to unfounded Gainesville hospital incident.
Cubs legend Sammy Sosa returns to Wrigley Field after 20-plus-year hiatus
Legendary Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa returned to Wrigley Field for the first time in more than 20 years on Friday before Chicago’s afternoon game with the Seattle Mariners.
Keke Palmer’s ‘Just Keke’ album channels public relationship drama into reclamation
A sheer dress silhouetting a black body suit, Usher’s signature crowd interaction and a tweet from her child’s father: that concoction created a nearly two-week social media frenzy starring Keke Palmer back in 2023. Now, the multi-hyphenate creative has channeled that experience into her new album, “Just Keke.”
R. Kelly claims prison officials plotted to kill him. Judge denies his release
A judge has denied singer R. Kelly ‘s request to be freed from prison, saying she lacks jurisdiction to consider the convicted sex offender’s allegations that federal prison officials plotted to murder him.
Judge orders Columbia protester Mahmoud Khalil freed from detention
A federal judge on Friday ordered the U.S. government to free former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil from the immigration detention center where he has been held since early March while the Trump administration sought to deport him over his role in pro-Palestinian protests.
A Very GNV Holiday Parade returns Dec. 6 with floats, music, and magic in downtown Gainesville
Get ready for Gainesville’s favorite holiday tradition—featuring 100+ parade entries, live performances, tree lighting, carriage rides, and more family fun.
May jobless rate holds steady at 4.5% across Citrus, Levy, Marion region
Seasonal shifts impact local labor force as job growth continues in government and health sectors; CareerSource CLM encourages job seekers to explore summer opportunities.
Belleview man sentenced to 10 years for aggravated stalking after 160+ contact attempts
Brian Jankowski found guilty of violating domestic injunction, harassing victim, and fleeing deputies in 2024 case.