FOX 51 Gainesville FOX 51 Gainesville
  • Live
  • News
  • Weather
  • We Love Florida
  • TV lineup
  • Contests
  • More
Expand / Collapse search
☰
Regional News
  • Orlando News - FOX 35 Orlando
  • Tampa News - FOX 13 News
  • Atlanta News - FOX 5 Atlanta
Weather
  • Interactive Radar
  • Weather Alerts
  • 7-Day Forecast
  • Hour-by-Hour Forecast
Money
  • Personal Finance
  • The Economy
  • Small Business
TV Listings
  • What’s on FOX 51
  • Watch FOX Shows
About Us
  • What's on FOX 51
  • Advertise with Us
  • Personalities
  • Community Events
  • Contact Us
  • Jobs at FOX 51
  • Closed Captioning
  • FCC Public File
  • FCC Applications
News Tips
  • Call: (407) 741-5027
  • Email: FOX35Tips@fox.com

Alachua County

Breaking news and top stories from Alachua County, Florida.

Police: 1 killed when Florida teens take turns shooting at each other while wearing body armor

Police: 1 killed when Florida teens take turns shooting at each other while wearing body armor

Police say one suspect and the victim were taking turns shooting at each other while wearing a vest that contained a form of body armor when he was hit.

April 8, 2022 8:31pm EDT
Orlando weather: Cool front to drop temperatures into the 40s, 50s

Orlando weather: Cool front to drop temperatures into the 40s, 50s

Cooler weather moves in tonight with a big warm-up next week.

April 8, 2022 6:02pm EDT
Orlando FreeFall death: Funeral for Tyre Sampson to be held Saturday

Orlando FreeFall death: Funeral for Tyre Sampson to be held Saturday

The funeral for 14-year-old Tyre Sampson, who died after falling from a ride at Orlando's ICON Park, is set for this weekend.

April 8, 2022 5:49am EDT
Body cam shows armed Walmart shopper being tased by Marion County deputy

Body cam shows armed Walmart shopper being tased by Marion County deputy

According to the Marion County Sheriff, 32-year-old Brandy McGowan walked into the Walmart on Highway 441 in Summerfield and started threatening customers with a brick.

April 7, 2022 12:01pm EDT
Orlando weather timeline: Here is when Thursday storms are expected to reach Central Florida

Orlando weather timeline: Here is when Thursday storms are expected to reach Central Florida

Severe weather is expected to move over the Florida Peninsula on Thursday, which is why the FOX 35 Storm Team has declared Thursday a FOX 35 Storm Alert Day.

April 7, 2022 7:19am EDT
Woman killed in hit-and-run by box truck was trying to rescue turtle, investigators say

Woman killed in hit-and-run by box truck was trying to rescue turtle, investigators say

The woman, who has not been named, got out of her SUV after it broke down and was struck by a box truck on Tuesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Troopers later identified Miguel Valero Gonzalez as the driver of the truck.

April 7, 2022 12:02am EDT
NASA delays moon program’s dress rehearsal after series of scrubs

NASA delays moon program’s dress rehearsal after series of scrubs

A series of technical issues that popped up during the dress rehearsal for the Artemis I moon rocket program has forced NASA to put a hold on the test until at least the weekend.

April 6, 2022 8:17am EDT
Orlando FreeFall death: Attorneys for Tyre Sampson's family to file lawsuit soon

Orlando FreeFall death: Attorneys for Tyre Sampson's family to file lawsuit soon

Tyre Sampson fell to his death from the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park nearly 2 weeks ago.

April 6, 2022 7:16am EDT
Orlando storms possible from system that prompted tornado watches in Florida Panhandle

Orlando storms possible from system that prompted tornado watches in Florida Panhandle

Storms are expected in Central Florida for the next 3 days.

April 5, 2022 7:32pm EDT
22 men arrested, accused of child sex crimes in undercover Marion County sting operation

22 men arrested, accused of child sex crimes in undercover Marion County sting operation

A sting operation in Marion County led to the arrest of 22 men who allegedly tried to meet children for sex. 

April 5, 2022 11:25am EDT
Daytona Beach firefighters pull woman from car in pond seconds before it sinks

Daytona Beach firefighters pull woman from car in pond seconds before it sinks

Daytona Beach firefighters say the woman crashed into a pond in front of a Target store and could not get out.

April 5, 2022 10:52am EDT
'I thought I was dying': Father, daughter survive after being struck by lightning in Raymond James parking lot

'I thought I was dying': Father, daughter survive after being struck by lightning in Raymond James parking lot

Ashley Moberg and her dad were in town over the weekend for a Yankees Spring Training game. They were hit by lightning in the Raymond James parking lot after the game was called off.

April 5, 2022 7:45am EDT
6 injured, including children, after crash on I-95 in Palm Coast

6 injured, including children, after crash on I-95 in Palm Coast

Troopers say a 7-year-old girl is in critical condition and an 8-year-old boy is in serious condition.

April 5, 2022 6:39am EDT
Storms make a comeback in Central Florida mid-week

Storms make a comeback in Central Florida mid-week

Storms are expected to impact Central Florida this week.

April 4, 2022 11:26pm EDT
NASA resumes Artemis I wet dress rehearsal countdown

NASA resumes Artemis I wet dress rehearsal countdown

If all goes well with the test, an uncrewed mission could launch in June or July with future flights sending astronauts back to the moon later this decade.

April 4, 2022 11:38am EDT
Orlando FreeFall death: State hires forensic team to investigate after teen falls from ride

Orlando FreeFall death: State hires forensic team to investigate after teen falls from ride

The state has hired a forensic team to investigate the Orlando FreeFall ride after 14-year-old Tyre Sampson died when he fell from the attraction on March 24.

April 4, 2022 8:24am EDT
Florida hires forensic firm to investigate Tyre Sampson death from Orlando FreeFall ride

Florida hires forensic firm to investigate Tyre Sampson death from Orlando FreeFall ride

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried promised a “complete and thorough investigation” into how a 14-year-old teenager fell from the Orlando FreeFall drop tower last week at ICON Park.

April 1, 2022 8:21pm EDT
Missing Florida mom Cassie Carli felt 'extremely' unsafe around child's father before disappearance: sister

Missing Florida mom Cassie Carli felt 'extremely' unsafe around child's father before disappearance: sister

Cassie Carli, the Florida mom who disappeared on Sunday while going to pick up her 4-year-old daughter from the child's father, had previously felt "extremely" unsafe and nervous around her ex, according to her sister.

April 1, 2022 10:58am EDT
Strong storms with heavy rain, damaging winds likely to impact weekend in Central Florida

Strong storms with heavy rain, damaging winds likely to impact weekend in Central Florida

The chance for severe storms in Central Florida increases going into the weekend.

April 1, 2022 10:15am EDT
TIMELINE: Front expected to stall over Orlando area with wind, heavy rain

TIMELINE: Front expected to stall over Orlando area with wind, heavy rain

The FOX 35 Storm Team is tracking a line of strong storms on this Weather Impact Day.

April 1, 2022 6:07am EDT
  • Prev
  • 71
  • 72
  • Next

Latest News

Marion County Fire Rescue terminates 6 more employees amid alleged hazing investigation

Marion County Fire Rescue terminates 6 more employees amid alleged hazing investigation

Orlando begins removing artifacts from Pulse Nightclub as city moves forward with memorial plans

Orlando begins removing artifacts from Pulse Nightclub as city moves forward with memorial plans

Nativity light display shut down in Satellite Beach finds new home: 'Just gorgeous'

Nativity light display shut down in Satellite Beach finds new home: 'Just gorgeous'

North Atlantic right whale mother, calf spotted off Space Coast

North Atlantic right whale mother, calf spotted off Space Coast

Jamaria Sessions death: Jail letters draw new scrutiny in killing of 9-year-old Lake County girl

Jamaria Sessions death: Jail letters draw new scrutiny in killing of 9-year-old Lake County girl

Trending

Programming note: FOX 51 over-the-air signal off air due to antenna maintenance

Programming note: FOX 51 over-the-air signal off air due to antenna maintenance

Regional News
  • Orlando News - FOX 35 Orlando
  • Tampa News - FOX 13 News
  • Atlanta News - FOX 5 Atlanta
Weather
  • Interactive Radar
  • Weather Alerts
  • 7-Day Forecast
  • Hour-by-Hour Forecast
Money
  • Personal Finance
  • The Economy
  • Small Business
TV Listings
  • What’s on FOX 51
  • Watch FOX Shows
About Us
  • What's on FOX 51
  • Advertise with Us
  • Personalities
  • Community Events
  • Contact Us
  • Jobs at FOX 51
  • Closed Captioning
  • FCC Public File
  • FCC Applications
News Tips
  • Call: (407) 741-5027
  • Email: FOX35Tips@fox.com
  • facebook
  • twitter
  • instagram
  • email
FOX 51 Gainesville
  • New Privacy Policy
  • Updated Terms of Use
  • Your Privacy Choices
  • FCC Public File
  • EEO Public File
  • Closed Captioning
  • Contact Us

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2025 FOX Television Stations