Gainesville homeless shelter to close after 46 years
Since 1980, St. Francis House has served Gainesville’s homeless community with shelter and hot meals. Prioritizing women and families, it has served over 5,000 guests since 2016 alone.
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Since 1980, St. Francis House has served Gainesville’s homeless community with shelter and hot meals. Prioritizing women and families, it has served over 5,000 guests since 2016 alone.
Three seats are open in August’s Alachua County School Board election. Five candidates are on the ballot, including two incumbents.
The UF Health Shands Emergency Room, Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Florida’s Lorenzo Claverie returns the ball in a NCAA men's singles tennis match against Oklahoma, Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Justine (left) and Riley (right) hold their American Girl Dolls and watch a play at the Thomas Center in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday March 29, 2026.
For a decent portion of the Clemson Invitational, the No. 4 Gators were in the driver's seat. It looked like they would win their fifth out of nine tournaments to conclude the regular season.
A poster announcing the closure of St. Francis House in downtown Gainesville, Fla. on March 29, 2026.
Bands perform at a No Kings Rally in Cora Robertson Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Protestors dance and hold signs at Cora Robertson Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
A Vietnam Veteran stands with a sign saying “What will you tell your grandkids?” at Cora Robertson Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Protestors march down Depot Avenue, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Protestors march down Depot Avenue, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Protestors march down Depot Avenue, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Protesters hold signs and chant at Depot Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Members from the Gainesville chapter of the Party for Socialism & Liberation lead chants at Depot Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Members from the Gainesville chapter of the Party for Socialism & Liberation lead chants at Depot Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Protestors march down Depot Avenue, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Protestors march down Depot Avenue, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Protesters hold signs and chant at Depot Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Protesters hold signs and chant at Depot Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.