Man struck, killed on I-75 was Columbia High teacher
A 27-year-old teacher who was reported missing by school officials when he didn't show up for work Monday was identified Tuesday as a man who was struck and killed early Sunday morning.
Forecast: 50% chance of rain Wednesday afternoon
The typical summer weather pattern of sunny mornings and late afternoon rain seems to have set in. Expect a 50 percent chance of rain this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
FHP warns of smoke/fog dangers in Levy, Gilchrist counties
Smoke from fires in Levy and Gilchrist counties could create dangerous conditions on several roads this morning and drivers should be cautious, the Florida Highway Patrol reported.
Teachers, others to get raise, 2% bonus
The Alachua County School Board on Tuesday approved both the bonus and the integration of an extra $2 million into the base pay for instructional staff.
Walls to new GPD building start going up
Past winding gravel paths and deep trenches lies the groundwork for the new Gainesville Police Department headquarters.
Area agencies standing by to assist tornado victims
As the level of devastation becomes clearer following this week's deadly tornadoes in Oklahoma, area charities and service agencies are waiting to see how they can help -- and how much help will be needed.
Bourey chosen to be new county manager
A months-long search for a new county manager ended Tuesday when the Alachua County Commission selected James Bourey of Greenville, S.C., as its top choice.
Massive regional disaster drill draws inspiration from tornado response
Watching the backbreaking work being done to free the injured and retrieve the dead from flattened slabs or mountainous piles of concrete, it didn't take much imagination to think the scene was Moore, Okla.
Man, 28, killed by falling tree during thunderstorm
A 28-year-old Ocala man was killed during a thunderstorm Monday afternoon when a large oak tree crushed his parked car.
Romance blooms on a short, crowded flight to Atlanta
Chris Ferraro and Andre Conover found themselves sitting next to each other on Oct. 22, 2010. Both of them had a long layover in Atlanta. Neither one was looking for love, but both of them found it in a crowded airplane.
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