Jacksonville is likely to enjoy dry skies and cooler conditions for Friday night's fireworks, with storms expected to fade. The Weather Authority team at News4JAX also tracks weekend rain chances and potential tropical system developments, with impacts not expected in the area through Saturday.

Competing as Miss Gainesville, Ribault High School alum and recent University of Florida graduate Paris Richardson took home the title of Miss Florida on Saturday.

The University of Florida on Wednesday said its Board of Trustees will meet in July to consider increasing student fees for out-of-state students, something the university says hasn’t been done in a decade.

A multi-million-dollar loss was avoided Tuesday after a fire was put out at the University of Florida.

The defending national champion Florida Gators men’s basketball team revealed their conference opponents for the 2025-26 season, featuring a slate packed with NCAA Tournament teams and high-profile matchups as they seek to defend their title.

Years ago, when purchasing a flat of pansies at a garden center, Chris Wilson noticed a label indicating the flowers had been treated with insecticides.

The Pride Community Center of North Central Florida is based in Gainesville and serves 13 local counties, including Alachua, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Putnam and Union.

An 87-year-old Gainesville veteran was one of about 60 protesters who were arrested on Friday during a demonstration in the nation’s capital, according to WCJB.

Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot. More than 4,000 animal species, in fact, are native to the Sunshine State.

On Tuesday, the University of Florida’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved the selection of Dr. Santa J. Ono as the school’s next president.

Deputies and Alachua County Firefighters are responding to a semi-truck fire blocking south bound lanes of I-75 near Paynes Prairie.

A 24-year-old Gainesville man was killed early Saturday morning when his vehicle veered off the road and struck a tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The 23-year-old is the reigning Miss Gainesville, a future healthcare leader, and just earned her Master’s in Health Administration at the University of Florida.

The 32 NFL owners will decide where the Jacksonville Jaguars will play in 2027 in October, according to multiple sources.

United Healthcare policy holders can return to UF health, as the two sides came to a multi-year agreement that is now effective.

The University of Florida Presidential Search Committee has unanimously selected Santa J. Ono, Ph.D., as the sole finalist to be considered by the Board of Trustees for the position of the University’s 14th president.

A large police presence was spotted at a Gainesville Wal-Mart Supercenter on Wednesday night.

Tomatoes represent a $1.9 billion annual crop, nationwide. They’re planted on 330,000 acres across 18 states, but diseases such as bacterial spot can ravage the popular crop.

According to the Florida Department of Transportation, some parts of the Shands Bridge will be demolished, while others will remain accessible for pedestrian use and fishing.

A 77-year-old Lake City man died Saturday morning after colliding with a tree off a roadway in Columbia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

About 22 million people already live in Florida, and it’s expected to grow to 33 million by 2070. Those who irrigate lawns tap into the same water, much of it from the Floridan aquifer.

A new University of Florida study tracking more than 5 million trees over nearly three decades reveals a troubling trend for the future of forests in the United States – the loss of native trees.

Orange County commissioners on Tuesday voted 6-1 to approve investing millions of dollars to attract WWE, UFC and the Jacksonville Jaguars to Central Florida.

Researchers at the University of Florida are steak-ing their reputations on a solution to cows contributing to greenhouse gases: A way to make their burps and farts cause less damage to the climate.

A video shared by the Gainesville Police Department on Monday shows the moments when a man fired multiple shots into a frightened crowd during an Easter event.

Sunday will be egg-tra bunny as the temperatures rise into the mid-to-upper 80s across the region.

Risky human behavior, not aggression by alligators, is the leading cause of alligator bites, according to a groundbreaking study by scientists at the University of Florida and Centre College in Kentucky.

The Florida Gators men’s basketball team celebrated its national championship run during halftime of the Orange & Blue Game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday.

Dozens of University of Florida students are asking for an immigration attorney to be added on campus following the deportation of an international student who was initially arrested over a traffic violation.

The Florida Gators have returned home after their thrilling 65-63 championship-securing victory over the University of Houston in the 2025 National Championship Game.

Following a University of Florida victory over the University of Houston in the NCAA National Championship basketball game Monday night, a Gators fan climbed a traffic light before falling into a crowd that was celebrating the win on the street, a video published by WJCB in Gainesville shows.

Wildlife is thriving beneath Gainesville's streets, including raccoons, bats, and even alligators, in this University of Florida study that reveals a hidden urban ecosystem.

Gators fans who want to celebrate the national champion men’s basketball team can gather for a welcome home rally in Gainesville at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Leave it to the Gators. It was a nail-biter. But they are the National Champions Florida’s first title win since going back-to-back in 2006 and 2007. They pulled out a 65 to 63 win against Houston’s ferocious defense with a second-half rally to claim their third national championship.

A 72-year-old Gainesville woman was killed in Clay County Monday afternoon after a pickup truck crashed into her SUV, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

You could call them Florida Gator die-hards or just pumped up students. With the Florida men’s basketball team set to take on the Houston Cougars in San Antonio for a shot at a national title, fans in Gainesville are already lining up outside the Exactech Arena hours before the gates open for the University of Florida’s watch party, which is set to kick off at 7 p.m.

The Florida Gators men’s basketball team is just hours away from competing for a National Championship against the Houston Cougars in San Antonio, and the University of Florida is hoping to gather as many members of Gator Nation as possible to celebrate the occasion.

It has been 11 years since the Florida Gators basketball team last played in the Final Four. This Friday, the Gators will return to the tournament to face Auburn.

According to The Gainesville Sun, the man convicted of killing a University of Florida student in a Walmart parking lot then burying his body in Levy died in prison while serving a life sentence.

Walter Clayton Jr. scored 23 points on senior night, Alex Condon notched his second straight double-double and No. 5 Florida beat Mississippi 90-71 in the regular-season finale for both teams.

The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office and the Gainesville Police Department are responding to an incident in a Walmart parking lot involving an armed subject.

A Weather Impact Day is slated for Wednesday morning for non-severe rain that may be an inconvenience for many commuters.

If the rain didn’t wash away the pollen overnight, the next big opportunity will be Sunday.

LSU reserve quarterback Colin Hurley was hospitalized after his car smashed into a tree near campus early Thursday morning.

A new University of Florida study focusing on manatees’ immune systems reveals how glyphosate, the world’s most commonly used herbicide, may threaten manatee health in an environment increasingly impacted by human activities.

Alijah Martin scored 18 points, Denzel Aberdeen added 16 and No. 8 Florida thumped top-ranked Tennessee 73-43 to knock off the last unbeaten in Division I basketball.

Dr. Ivana Parker recently received a $2.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health that stretches over five years to allow her to further her BV research in hopes of finding a more effective solution and addressing concerns about known health disparities among different races.

Will Richard scored a career-high 26 points, three teammates notched double-doubles and No. 7 Florida remained undefeated with a 99-45 victory over North Florida.

The University of Florida Police Department is investigating an incident involving a shot fired early Thursday.

Princely Umanmielen’s return to the Swamp ended with a police escort.

LSU coach Brian Kelly was caught on camera screaming at one player and getting yelled at by another.

After four “challenging” days, Florida basketball coach Todd Golden welcomed the reception he got when he took the court to face Grambling State.

According to a report by the school’s student newspaper, Florida men's basketball coach Todd Golden is facing allegations of sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, stalking and cyberstalking multiple women — including students — over the past 12 months.

According to a report by the school’s student newspaper, Florida men's basketball coach Todd Golden is facing allegations of sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, stalking and cyberstalking multiple women — including students — over the past 12 months.

A 9-year-old child was struck by a car when the child walked on the road in front of the vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

You won’t boo-lieve how cute these NICU babies were on Thursday!

The Mobile Cancer Screening Connector, a 40-foot-long bus touted by the university as the ‘first of its kind,’ will serve a region larger than Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut combined, UF said.

NHRA legend John Force, who suffered a traumatic brain injury during a harrowing crash at Virginia Motorsports Park in June, has been cleared to attend a race.

Jadan Baugh ran for five touchdowns, tying the school record held by Tim Tebow and Trey Burton, and Florida dominated Kentucky 48-20 for its first victory in the annual series since 2020.

A 47-year-old former Florida Highway Patrol trooper who is serving time for a string of pharmacy robberies was found guilty of possession of illegal firearms, according to the Federal Bureau Investigations (FBI).

Neighbors should prepare themselves, their families and their property as this storm is expected to bring 4-8 inches of rain to the Gainesville area.

All Alachua County voters will see two local ballot questions in the 2024 general election: a proposed charter amendment and a school district referendum on property taxes. Additionally, voters in Gainesville, which makes up about half of the county's population, will make a choice on a proposed charter amendment.

Suzann Pettersen fell short in her second stint as European Solheim Cup captain.

LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan has taken responsibility for the tour’s failure to get fans to the Solheim Cup in time to see the opening tee shots.

Rain begins around lunchtime and should clear out by dinnertime. Expect heavy downpours which could add to the already saturated soil and puddles on the roadways, but no significant rain accumulation is expected.

Pro football legend and Gator alum Emmitt Smith will be in Jacksonville this weekend to partner with the Ready to Rescue initiative.

The opening match of the Solheim Cup began in front of half-empty grandstands surrounding the first tee at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, with transportation issues preventing fans from getting to the golf course.

Lauren Coughlin enters the Solheim Cup as the newest and perhaps unlikeliest standout in American women's golf.

No one should be surprised if Florida fires coach Billy Napier during the opening month of the season.

Santa Fe College’s Cardiovascular Sonography Program is hosting free heart health screenings for the community.

The fall semester at the University of Florida officially started Thursday, and state transportation officials reminded students about the importance of pedestrian safety.

The University of Florida’s Board of Trustees unanimously voted to name Kent Fuchs as the interim president effective August 1, according to the university.

Jace LaViolette robbed Cade Kurland of a go-ahead home run in the ninth inning, Justin Lamkin and two relievers struck out 16 and Texas A&M held off Florida 3-2 in a weather-delayed College World Series opener that ended early Sunday.

High school athletes will now make a profit off their name, image and likeness (NIL) after the Florida High School Athletic Association approved the change on Tuesday.

Speaking on the campus of the University of Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday condemned pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses across the country.

Speaking on the campus of the University of Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday condemned pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses across the country.

Legendary pro wrestler Ric Flair claimed he was kicked out of a Gainesville restaurant over the weekend after attending graduation ceremonies at the University of Florida.

Patric Young knew when he was younger that he had words inside that he wanted to get out. A book was perfect. All Young needed was the message.

An administrative University of Florida memo went out to staff this week, with the subject line, "Compliance with BOG Regulation 9.016 on Prohibited Expenditures." This relates to positions dealing with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

A 68-year-old man was hit and killed early Tuesday morning while walking on County Road 232 in Gainesville, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

A 15-year-old was severely injured in Gainsville Wednesday after deputies said a 41-year-old man ordered the teen to strip naked and started beating him with a belt, according to a report from WCJB.

Shoplifting, often considered a victimless crime impacting only large corporations, is a problem growing in many communities, with a ripple effect that ultimately impacts our wallets.

Micah Handlogten had a career high 23 points with 17 rebounds, Zyon Pullin had seven of his 20 points in overtime and Florida defeated Georgia 102-98 after blowing a 21-point lead in the second half.

As freezing temperatures are expected to return this weekend, Flagler County announced it will reopen its cold weather shelter for people in need.

As parts of Northeast Florida are under a Freeze Watch and temperatures begin to drop, some local counties will be opening cold night shelters starting Tuesday night.

Aaron Bradshaw hit a 3-pointer with 1:27 to play and No. 6 Kentucky rallied to beat Florida 87-85 on Saturday in the first Southeastern Conference opener between the rivals in 26 years.

Georgia is adding a big weapon to its backfield at the expense of its biggest rival.

Circle K announced they will be offering up to 30 cents off per gallon of fuel at select locations on Wednesday.

A federal agency says a chemical leak that killed six workers at a Georgia poultry plant in 2021 could have been prevented.

Florida running back Trevor Etienne, who led the Gators with nine touchdowns and emerged as one of the team’s most dynamic playmakers, has entered the transfer portal.

A man was arrested and is being accused of a hate crime after vandalism incidents at religious centers, including the Lubavitch – Chabad Jewish Center at the University of Florida, according to the Gainesville Police Department.

Nearly a year after several key players opted to stay in school and chase championships, No. 4 Florida State is on the verge of another one.

A 23-year-old driver was killed Sunday night when his pickup truck crossed into the oncoming lanes on Waldo Road and hit another pickup, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

The Middleburg volleyball team made history on Thursday afternoon.

The aquarium is hosting a meet and greet event with none other than Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Famer, Coach Steve Spurrier!

A Florida lawmaker called for Gov. Ron DeSantis last week to enforce laws that stop protests at the state’s universities that he said support “Jewish genocide.”

The News4JAX Super 10 football rankings will be published Tuesday’s during the regular season. All games at 7 p.m. unless indicated.

A Monday night prayer vigil for the Jewish community at the University of Florida was brought to a halt when chaos erupted after police said a 911 call was misunderstood, which caused panic.

Graham Mertz threw three touchdown passes, including two to Arlis Boardingham, and Florida handled Vanderbilt 38-14.

Ricky Pearsall made a one-handed catch that will be hard to top this season, Trey Smack kicked five field goals and No. 25 Florida overcame red-zone struggles to beat Charlotte 22-7 on Saturday night.