Peruvian President José Jerí declared a state of emergency in his country Oct. 21 to quell civil unrest in the cities. Now, the declaration carries into its second week with no significant signs of change.
This story has been corrected to better reflect Bobby Mermer’s statements. It has also been updated with a statement from GRU CEO Ed Bielarski.
Once a year, people park on a half-mile stretch on US-441, both sides of the road brimmed with vehicles, and begin the walk to Micanopy.
Bo Diddley Plaza came alive Saturday with Pride flags, rainbows and the vibrant hum of thousands of voices.
A mile-long purple line stretches along Northwest Eighth Avenue in Gainesville to remind passersby of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Now that curb, dubbed Memorial Mile, may be removed.
John Koch’s colleagues know him by a different name: Dr. Death.
Norman Mearle Grim was executed by the state at 6:14 p.m. on Tuesday for the 1998 murder of his neighbor in East Milton near Pensacola.
Gainesville families have been coming together for 20 years to instill the joy of science into their children at Molecular Mania.
As this hurricane season nears its end, Cedar Key is still climbing out of the rubble left by Hurricanes Idalia and Helene, hoping to survive the year unscathed.
Since 1988, the slogan has become a nationwide rallying cry against anti-skateboarding laws. In Gainesville, the call could soon spark change.
This story has been updated to reflect the number of protesters present.
Gainesville mayor Harvey Ward and São José de Rio Preto mayor Fábio Cândido signed a sister cities contract on Oct. 1, marking the beginning of an economic and cultural exchange between the towns.
This article has been updated to reflect Chuck Ross is a former member of the Gainesville Residents United board.
Correction: This story previously misidentified John Chick Sr. as a member of a different church. The story has since been updated to reflect the correct church.
Florida has put a record number of people to death this year, more than any other state in the country.
After 50 years of operation, Florida’s Interlibrary Loan Service has shut down — and, with it, ends a long-lasting network between the state's libraries.
The Pumpkin Bash attracted about 200 visitors of all ages. Families walked around the plaza, pushing strollers and walking dogs. Vendors sold food, drinks and clothes, while tablers offered information about their organizations.
The ice cream shop, located at 14841 Main St. in Alachua, welcomes teens to its second-floor event space on Fridays and Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
While UF researchers and VA workers worry what could happen if the shutdown persists, TSA and NASA employees have already begun working without pay.
The English for Families program allows immigrants and their children to practice their language skills, connect with one another and build their home libraries in a safe place.
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