The 3-year-old girl's head got trapped in the playset while she was attempting to retrieve a stuck toy, police say.

Sleep wellness brand Bear Mattress in a new sleep study found America's ideal sleep temperature is far lower than the recommended 78.

Dr. Karin Montini is the new head of school for Oak Hall School, starting in the 2026-27 academic year. Montini is the first woman to lead the Gainesville private school since its founding in 1970.

Florida football held its first practice of fall camp under first-year coach Jon Sumrall on Wednesday, August 5. The Florida Gators will practice the next four weeks in preparation for their season ...

First-year Florida football coach Jon Sumrall learned more about the strengths and weaknesses of his roster during spring drills and summer OTAs. When the Florida Gators open fall camp on Wednesday, ...

Alachua County School Board approves contract with a staffing firm to recruit, train and mentor new teachers as the district ...

UF Health Shands Hospital and UF Health Jacksonville were ranked among Florida's top 20 hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. UF Health Shands earned national rankings in five adult specialties, ...

Sarah Rockwell is running for reelection to the Alachua County School Board for District 3. During her first term, Rockwell focused on literacy, the achievement gap, and district operations. If ...

The Perseid meteor shower is considered the "best meteor shower of the year," according to NASA. It can produce between 50 and 100 meteors, also known as shooting stars, in one night. On Aug. 12, it ...

The top 20 highest-paid employees in Gainesville, Florida, were revealed in a list requested by The Gainesville Sun. Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) CEO Ed Bielarski tops the list with an annual ...

Another victory by a leftist insurgent over the party establishment, but it was closer than expected. And what about November?

Youth advocate Gregory Pelham is running for the Alachua County School Board, seeking to represent District 3. Pelham aims to address youth substance abuse, particularly vaping and marijuana use, ...