DNA from the scene has been sent to Gainesville. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement, in partnership with the University of Florida Maples ...

David (Dave) Schmidt, 94, passed away May 3, 2025 at HCA North Florida Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. He leaves his beloved wife of 50 years, Arlene, four sons: Daniel Schmidt of Clermont ...

Ms. Ontaria Baisden, 20, of Gainesville, FL transitioned on April 24, 2025. A Wake and Public Viewing for Ms. Baisden will be held Friday, May 9, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Faith Missionary ...

A strip sack by Florida defensive lineman Jack Pyburn, recovered by freshman defensive tackle D'Antre Robinson ... Kevin Brockway is The Gainesville Sun's Florida beat writer.

Desmond Watson, potentially the heaviest NFL player in history at 464 pounds, signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent. Watson, a Florida native, played college football at ...

After serving for five years, she moved to Gainesville, intending to apply for admission to the University of Florida to study veterinary medicine, she said. When Vest joined the fitness center ...

Gainesville City Manager Cynthia Curry stated an Easter event at TB McPherson Park was linked to a nearby shooting that left one person dead. Curry said she was not involved in the event ...

Florida softball’s stint up north in Athens, Georgia, has come to a quick close. The Gators fell in their opening game in the SEC Tournament 6-3 in eight innings to Ole Miss. UF now awaits their ...

It's been a relatively quiet spring transfer period so far for Florida football ... the 6-foot-3, 303-pound Robinson was expected to have an increased role on the UF's defensive line after ...

The Dreamer's Foundation held its annual Evening of Elegance event for individuals with intellectual disabilities in Gainesville. The event aims to provide a formal and enjoyable experience for ...

Kevin Brockway is The Gainesville Sun's Florida beat writer. Contact him at [email protected]. Follow him on X @KevinBrockwayG1 ...