Gainesville city election candidates discussed transportation needs, the closing of a former jail and building renovations during a forum Saturday afternoon.
Underneath a massive, blue Americas Best Value Inn sign, streaming below a bridge on Southwest 13th Street, there is a narrow creek with an unusually green color.
The Gainesville City Commission voted Thursday afternoon to revamp the neighborhood parking decal program in neighborhoods around the UF campus area.
UF building construction junior Alfredo Espinosa announced his candidacy today for the District 4 City Commissioner seat.
Gainesville Commissioner Randy Wells will run for reelection after he submitted paperwork Monday to the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections.
K. Siva Prasad is used to being at a disadvantage.
When Dean Cheshire was a student senator at UF, he never thought he would actually run for political office.
Charles “Chuck” Chestnut was born and raised in Alachua County and doesn’t plan on leaving.
Editor’s note: This is part of a series that profiles candidates running for state and local offices.
Jean Calderwood knows the City of Alachua the way some people know their families.
Gainesville doesn’t seem like the place for someone who went to the University of Georgia, Clemson and the University of Tennessee.
John Martin doesn’t mind dancing to his own beat — especially at Gator basketball games.
The Gainesville City Commission voted 4-3 Thursday to send a proposed price hike for roam towing rates back to the Public Safety Committee. The same committee recommended earlier this year that the commission pass the measure.
The county held a community meeting Wednesday at the fairgrounds to discuss residents’ opinions and concerns about the current plan.
The Alachua County Health Department plans to hold a candy-flavored tobacco task force meeting at 3 p.m. Sept. 27 in its main building.
The Gainesville City Commission voted 4-0 Thursday night in favor of a new ordinance that would prevent bars with underage drinking violations from selling alcohol outdoors during game days.
The Gainesville City Commission approved a request for the Gainesville Police Department to get funding from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.
The Gainesville City Commission has approved a petition proposing a new parking permit and stricter rules.
Early voting continues this week, with polls open from 10 a.m to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday. Polls will also be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, which is the last day to vote.
During every home football game, parking at UF is known to be a nightmare.
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