Library of Congress
·
Josiah T. Walls, 1842-1905, was Florida’s first African American representative. He is the only person in Alachua County’s history to serve as the Gainesville mayor, a county commissioner, a school board member, a state senator and a U.S. congressman.
More
Animal Shelters
By Daniela Peñafiel | 11:32amThe new animal shelter will be a partnership between Alachua County and UF.
Bowies Pizza Grand Opening 2
By Aishani Lahiri | 12:17amBowie’s Pizza holds a grand opening celebration in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.
Bowies Pizza Grand Opening
By Aishani Lahiri | 12:17amBowie’s Pizza holds a grand opening celebration in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.
