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Smiles abound at Gainesville’s Holiday with a Hero shopping spree event for 28 kidsWith Gainesville Fire’s Stephen Peachey in tow keeping the tally, Jayron Ordonez was down to his last $10.4 hours ago -
Update: Verdict reached in case of man accused of murder, attempted murder of parentsWhile being evaluated by mental health professionals after allegedly killing his father with a sledgehammer, Steve Joe Andrade said, “I thought he would just wake up because of in like that film, Inception” it required a strong jolt to bring someone out of it, according to court testimony Wednesday, Dec. 17.December 18, 2025 -
Man’s thumb severed in alcohol-fueled machete fight in GainesvilleA fight at a Gainesville man’s home Saturday, Dec. 13, ended with the victim having his thumb chopped off after the other man grabbed a machete, according to authorities.December 16, 2025 -
Clermont man sentenced in child molestation case after jury trialA Clermont man accused of child molestation was sentenced to prison time but will be held in the Hall County Jail while his attorney seeks a new trial, according to court documents.December 11, 2025 -
Where to eat in Hall County on Christmas Eve and ChristmasIf you’re planning to eat out over the holidays, several Hall County restaurants will be open on Christmas Eve — and a few on Christmas Day.December 11, 2025 -
Assisted living caregiver accused of fracturing 75-year-old man’s bones sentencedA Gainesville assisted living caregiver accused of fracturing the bones in a 75-year-old man’s leg has been sentenced as part of a plea deal.December 10, 2025 -
Flowery Branch man sentenced in sexual exploitation of children caseA Flowery Branch man sentenced on multiple counts of sexual exploitation of children will serve his time locally and undergo several treatment programs as part of his sentence, according to court documents.December 9, 2025 -
Spree of car break-ins ends in plea deals for two Gainesville menTwo Gainesville men charged in a spree of car break-ins in Gillsville took plea deals, according to court documents.December 8, 2025 -
Investigator testifies about stabbing at Gainesville homeless shelterA Gainesville Police investigator testified about surveillance footage showing a stabbing Nov. 17, at the Good News at Noon homeless shelter that left a man in critical condition.December 8, 2025 -
Two charged after man found with gunshot wound in leg outside Flowery Branch CitgoTwo Hall County men face aggravated assault charges after a shooting Friday, Nov. 28, near a Flowery Branch convenience store, leaving one man on the ground outside with a gunshot wound to the leg, according to authorities.December 4, 2025