When Dean Cheshire was a student senator at UF, he never thought he would actually run for political office.
K. Siva Prasad is used to being at a disadvantage.
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.
The Gainesville City Commission selected Nicolle Shalley as the new city attorney.
Commissioners interviewed candidates for the position on June 26 but voted to delay the final decision until Monday.
A new sales tax referendum is creating a rift between the city and county commissions.
A few weeks ago, the Gainesville City Commission passed a resolution discouraging businesses from selling candy-flavored tobacco products in the area.
Gainesville residents might soon be able to buy food from their favorite mobile vendors by the light of day.
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