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Students Using Coke Bottle Labels to Cheat on Tests Video included

It's called the Coke Bottle Cheat Sheet. Students thirsting for the right answers have them right there on the label. It's happening all over the country - including at some Florida universities. GTN's More>>

Police Investigating A Rash of Robberies in Gainesville Video included

Four robberies - three arrests - in less than 24 hours. The recent rash of crime is keeping Gainesville police busy. And as GTN's Sia Nyorkor reports - they continue to look for more criminals tonight. More>>

FCAT Writing Scores Take Sharp Decline Over Florida Video included

A dramatic drop in scores for the FCAT writing assessment has parents and educators saying it's a sign the state needs to keep it's nose out of public schools. GTN's George Solis reports on the results More>>

Police on High Alert After 3 Shootings, No Suspects Video included

Shots ring out in Gainesville, keeping police very busy. Two victims are in the hospital following a violent weekend - and police say the shooters are still out there. GTN's Sia Nyorkor has more. More>>

Love In The Air Bugging Gainesville Drivers Video included

Lovebugs are here again and as usual they're creating quite the mess on your cars and windshields. As GTN's George Solis reports, drivers are dealing with the problem they only way they know how. More>>

Foster Grandparents Rockin' at Cracker Barrel Video included

For the past 16 years  a group of Alachua County seniors has been rockin' for children - and not with music. GTN's George Solis sat in with members of the Alachua County Foster Grandparent Program for More>>

High Springs Could Soon Operate The Popular Poe Springs Video included

Poe Springs Park is an historical landmark in High Springs. The city recently started taking steps toward taking over operations from Alachua county - but the plan is hitting a road block. GTN's More>>

Celebration of Biotechnology at Progress Park Video included

The biotechnology industry is one of the fastest growing in the nation. About 200 companies exist in Florida alone. As GTN's George Solis shows us, one of the largest concentrations of these companies More>>

Security a Concern at Lindsey Phillips Park in Hawthorne Video included

Lindsey Phillips Park in Hawthorne can be a relaxing place to spend the afternoon. But by sundown city officials say it's a different story. As GTN's George Solis explains  since one security measure is More>>

Alachua County Restaurants Face A Tough Economy Video included

We now have one less option when it comes to dining out in Alachua county and it seems to be a growing trend. GTN's Sia Nyorkor has more. More>>

Patriot Runs Across America for Wounded Warrior Project Video included

Tuesday marked day 71 of one man's epic journey across the country. Runners showed up at Oaks Mall in Gainesville to show their support for the Patriot Run Across America. It's a more than three-thousand More>>

To Pay or Not to Pay: Concerns over Alimony Video included

Some are calling for alimony reform in Florida but others say there's nothing wrong with the current law on the books. GTN's George Solis reports on both sides of the controversy. More>>

Hard Copy Books a Thing of the Past at Public Schools? Video included

Hard copies of school textbooks could soon be a thing of the past. At least that's what state education officials are hoping for in the next few years. As GTN's George Solis reports - some schools in our More>>

Maintenance Man Arrested After 2 UF Students Catch Him Snooping Via Webcam Video included

From fixing things that are broken to breaking in?  A maintenance man has some explaining to do, after being caught on camera.  He wasn't even supposed to be in their apartment. As GTN's Sia Nyorkor More>>

UF Cheerleader's Killer Pleads 'No Contest': Sentenced To 45 Years In Prison Video included

A case of domestic violence that ended in murder is now over. The man accused of killing UF cheerleader, Saleha Huuda, is pleading "no contest" to 2nd degree murder and a list of other charges. This as More>>

Gainesville Man Arrested After Snapping Another Man's Neck Video included

A Gainesville man is fighting for his life tonight. Police say what started as an argument - ended with one man snapping the other's neck. GTN's Sia Nyorkor has the story. More>>

Gilchrist County Sees A Rise In Crime Video included

We begin in Alachua County, where the crime rate went up a little last year: .09%. In Marion County, crime is up 1.3%. In Levy County-- it dropped 2.8%. But Gilchrist county comes in with More>>

Car Batteries Stolen From Dignity Project in Gainesville Video included

For years Dignity Project in Gainesville has been a non profit teaching ground for aspiring mechanics. It's fallen on bad times and as GTN's George Solis reports a recent robbery at the shop isn't making More>>

Gator Fly-In Taking Kids' Imaginations to New Heights Video included

Letting their imagination soar, that's what many kids did as they caught sight of some impressive planes at the 2nd Annual Gator Fly-In. GTN's Caitlin Lawrence shows us how kids were taken to new heights More>>

Police Release Sketch of Rapist Who Posed As A Cop Video included

We have a better idea what he looks like. And some important safety information.  The attack happened on the southwest side of Gainesville Wednesday night. The rapist followed the victim into the woods More>>

Lawyer Reacts to FDLE I-75 Report Video included

Even though no criminal charges were found in the FDLE regarding FHP actions before the I-75 crashes legal experts say there may be legal battles to come. GTN's George Solis has more. More>>

Police Searching For Rapist Who Posed As A Cop Video included

A rapist on the loose tonight and police are asking for your help.  Investigators say a man, posing as police raped a woman in southwest Gainesville Wednesday night. The man followed the victim into the More>>

FDLE Report Reviews FHP Performance During I-75 Crash Video included

A fiery crash that killed eleven people on I-75. An investigation is complete and there's a call for change. As GTN's George Solis explains a new Florida Department of Law Enforcement report show lack More>>

Gov. Scott Vetoes 1.5 Million for Rape Crisis Centers Video included

It's sexual assault awareness month a memo some say Governor Rick Scott didn't get when he vetoed one and half million dollars in funding for rape crisis centers. GTN's George Solis reports on the reasoning More>>

Former Gator Quarterback Signs

Former Florida Gator quarterback is joining the Orlando Predators. Orlando's arena football team picks Leak up from the Jacksonville Sharks.Leak played for both Ron Zook and Urban Meyer, while at UF. Leak More>>

Distracted Driving Accidents On The Rise In Florida Video included

In 2010, more than three thousand people were killed in distracted driving crashes in Florida. One of the top distractions - texting while driving. Recent studies show drivers who use hand-held More>>

Baby Gator Expansion a Plus for Parents Video included

The University of Florida's Baby Gator program will be able to take in a few more applicants thanks to an expansion plan taking place over the summer. GTN's George Solis reports how this change will favor More>>

Starbucks and Disney Team Up

Starbucks and Disney Team Up

Starbucks is headed to a theme park near you. The signature drink store will open its first locations in parks at the Disneyland Resort in California. Locations in Orlando will follow and should be in More>>

Local Public Defender Selected For Gov. Scott's Task Force Video included

Meanwhile, we're meeting one of the 17 people chosen to sit on Governor Rick Scott's task force - who will take a look at that controversial law. Stacy Scott is the only public defender on the task More>>

Parade of Homes Indicates Housing Market Getting Better Video included

The annual Parade of Homes not only showcases the best homes in North Central Florida. It's also a reflection of how the housing market is changing. And as GTN's George Solis reports this year's event More>>

BP Oil Spill Still Drowning Business Video included

It's been two years since an oil rig owned by British Petroleum ruptured, spewing over 200-million gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. The leak has been capped for over a year. But as GTN's Kimberly More>>

Sister Work Together to Help Neighbors During Apartment Fire Video included

Heroic actions from two sisters working together help save their neighbors from an apartment fire. GTN's George Solis has their story More>>

To Re-use or Re-fuse? Video included

To recycle on not to recycle? During this earth week we look into what really gets re-used and what becomes ref-use.  As part of earth week, SP Recycling held an open house at the Leveda Brown Environmental More>>

Peeping Tom Gets Slap on the Wrist Video included

Unknowingly caught on tape. Police say a Peeping Tom is in trouble after pressing record on his smart phone. But he's not in jail. GTN'S Kimberly Howard tells us why. More>>

ARC Hops Hurdles Before Special Olympics Video included

Seven horseback riders from the ARC of Alachua County are saddling up to compete in the Florida Special Olympics. But as GTN's Kimberly Howard reports, they ran into a big hurdle. If you'd like to help More>>

Calling the Shots to Ease Florida's Water Woes Video included

The drought we've been experiencing is plunging lawmakers into action. The Alachua County Commission is asking our area's Water Management Districts to revamp the groups that decide if conservation orders More>>

From 35-acre Brownfield Site to Park and Public Space Video included

It's a rough estimate of what this site could look like a year from now. But for now this is the scene on these 35 acres, and it's all part of the Depot Park Program. GTN's George Solis has more. More>>

Resources on UF's Campus for Stressed Students Video included

Experts estimate more than ten thousand college students commit suicide every year. That's roughly seven and half students for every one hundred thousand. UF counselors want to make sure no one else on More>>

Naked Ed Bares All to Save Florida's Springs Video included

We're coming off another dry weekend, plus no rain today, further adding to drought concerns. Communities all over North Central Florida are feeling the effects including, ironically, High Springs, which More>>

Parts of I-75/Newberry Exit Ramp to be Closed

Parts of I-75/Newberry Exit Ramp to be Closed

More construction work along I-75 and Newberry Road could leave drivers searching for an alternative route. The southbound exit ramp onto Newberry Road will close for up to 48 hours. The Florida Department More>>

UF Alert Over; Suspect in Custody

An armed suspect led UF Police on chase through UF's campus during the early morning hours of Sunday. The University of Florida Police Department received information indicating that an individual, armed More>>

Cigarette Snatcher Nabbed

Cigarette Snatcher Nabbed

Marion County Sheriff deputies have arrested David J. Morin on the suspicion that he is one the cigarette bandits traveling around Marion and Levy Counties. During a traffic stop, deputies found several More>>

Gainesville Best Buy Safe From Closure

The Gainesville Best Buy store is not on the list to close its doors. Fifty Best Buys, across the U.S., will stop operation by the end of the year. The company released a statement about the closures: More>>

Cigarette Snatchers Hit Up Marion, Levy County Video included

Ninja moves-- all to get some nicotine. Deputies are investigating some unusual cigarette thefts in Marion and Levy County. GTN's Kimberly Howard shows us exclusive footage of the crimes as they happe More>>

Stomp the Swamp at UF Video included

April is Autism Awareness Month and people in Gainesville are coming together to talk about that. One in every 88 children in the United States has autism and a new study finds a link between maternal More>>

Putting on the Levy County Fair Video included

For the past five years the Levy County Fair has been a big attraction drawing people from all over North Central Florida. Fair officials say it grows every year and with comes added responsibilities. More>>

Students React to Proposed Cuts at UF's College of Engineering Video included

Software engineering is rated as the top career of 2012. And now a company moving to Gainesville plans to hire from UF's College of Engineering. As this happens, the school is facing some serious budget More>>

Fashion Week Struts Through Gainesville Video included

Get ready to strike a pose. Gainesville fashion week is strutting through our area. GTN's Kimberly Howard gives us a peek at the runway and behind the scenes. More>>

Police Investigate 2nd Crime This Week Which Could Be Racially Motivated Video included

Gainesville police are investigating what they're calling a racially-motivated crime. The 2nd in a week. GTN's Sia Nyorkor has more in this story. More>>

Trayvon Martin Killing Becomes Murder Case Video included

The shooting death of Trayvon Martin continues to get attention around the country, and now it's come full circle. GTN's Kimberly Howard talked with people in Gainesville as the second-degree murder charges More>>

Smoke Filled Day in Alachua County Video included

Visibility along roads in being challenged by smoke covering the area from a nearby brush fire along the Columbia and Baker County line. Smoke blanketed the area creating a similar sights all over Alachua More>>

Showing Gainesville Business Some Love Video included

Love is in the air in the city of Gainesville at least for local businesses. As GTN's George Solis reports a new city campaign is expected to bring back the love to buying local. More>>

Setting The Record Straight: PLIES Shooting Victims Speak Out For The 1st Time Video included

In other news--no restitution from a rapper - at the center of a night club shooting. That ruling - coming down last week. A judge ruled the rapper Plies will not have to pay ten million dollars to More>>

New High Springs Commissioner Tackles Money Video included

A special election day. Voters in High Springs chose a candidate for the empty seat in the city commission. Eric May stepped down from the seat in January. GTN's Kimberly Howard has the results. More>>

Heroes Emerge in Wake of Fire at Majestic Oaks Video included

What sparked a weekend fire is sparking a lot of debate. Alachua County Firefighters say don't believe everything you hear. GTN's George Solis digs into the real cause of the fire that destroyed part of More>>

Smoke From Brushfires Giving Many Headaches Video included

Smoke plumes from several brush fires are rolling through our area. The Florida Forest Service is battling the county line fire - about 90 miles north of Gainesville. Winds out of the west are More>>

Correctional Institution Escapee Rearrested

A Cross City Correctional Institution escapee was arrested Friday night in Dixie County. Troy R. Edwards, 24, was part of a work squad shift constructing a new prison annex. Upon alert that Edwards had More>>

DEVELOPING STORY: Large Apartment Fire In Gainesville

A fire broke out at the Majestic Oaks Apartments off of SW 20th Avenue on Saturday afternoon. Several units were destroyed in the blaze.
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From Trash to Treasure of a More Cuddly Variety Video included

It's the story of someone's trash becoming someone else's treasure...or in this case very cuddly companions. GTN's George Solis introduces us to a mother-daughter team who are stitching love into their More>>

Community Comes Together To Feed Families for Easter Video included

A small town in North Central Florida is doing big things to help those less fortunate in the community. GTN's George Solis shows us how they're making the difference as the Easter holiday gets closer More>>

Casey Anthony's Lawyer Files Appeal For Charlie Ely of Seath Jackson Murder Plot Video included

We got used to seeing him at Casey Anthony's side-- defending her, in her murder trial. Now famous attorney Jose Baez has a new client, in another high profile Florida case-- he's defending Charlie More>>

Judge Overturns Rapper's Verdict: PLIES Will Not Pay A Dime Video included

You'll remember, he lost a $10 million dollar civil lawsuit stemming from a night club shooting in 2006 where five people were hurt. In December, a jury found he was partly responsible and would have More>>

U.S. Senator Bill Nelson Visits Gainesville Video included

He's no stranger to our area. But officials say every time he visits they talk about something new. GTN's Kimberly Howard gives us the rundown of U.S. Senator Bill Nelson's stop in Gainesville. More>>

Advertising with Flair: Sign Spinning for Tax Season Video included

This is one way to advertise the deadline to file taxes...Edward Droney says this is a much more effective way. It's not a perfect art but it's one that Droney's been perfecting since the start of the More>>

Gainesville Residents Concerned About Crime In West Gainesville Video included

For some Gainesville residents going out during the day is about the only time they feel safe. Sally Fulcher has lived in the area for the last six years but it's events that have taken place in the last More>>

Alachua Police Bust Drug Trafficker Video included

What was supposed to be a routine traffic stop costs one driver big time. GTN's Kimberly Howard has more on a drug operation, intercepted. More>>

GPD: Santa Fe Student Kills His Roommate In Self-Defense Video included

Two shootings, in one night, for Gainesville police. The first happened last night at the Mill Run apartments on the southwest side of Gainesville. Police say two roommates got into More>>

Ocala Man Arrested For Capital Sexual Battery

Marion County Sheriff's Office detectives arrested and placed Paul Lewis Waterman in the Marion County Jail on the charge of Capital Sex Battery. Waterman lives in Ocala. He's 29 years old. The victim More>>

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