The long road to legalize skating in Gainesville
By Teia Williams | Oct. 22Since 1988, the slogan has become a nationwide rallying cry against anti-skateboarding laws. In Gainesville, the call could soon spark change.
Since 1988, the slogan has become a nationwide rallying cry against anti-skateboarding laws. In Gainesville, the call could soon spark change.
Sierra Joy padded softly across the carpet of the children’s area of the Millhopper Branch Library, her three legs barely slowing her down.
A Gainesville man was charged with disturbing the peace and fighting or brawling last night.
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The Gainesville City Commission voted unanimously to dual name Northeast/Southeast First Street after Terry Fleming, a local LGBTQ+ activist who died in 2020 at the age of 58.
O prefeito de Gainesville, Harvey Ward, e o prefeito de São José do Rio Preto, Fábio Cândido, assinaram um contrato de cidades irmãs no dia 1 de outubro, marcando o início de trocas econômicas e culturais entre as cidades.
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.
Around noon on Tuesday, an 18-year-old Santa Fe High School student allegedly stabbed another student during a fight.
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.
Thursday night, a 20-year-old UF student was arrested on charges of a felony battery after allegedly throwing a broken metal basketball rim over a privacy fence.
The Alachua County School Board shared updates on teacher salary negotiations and heard remarks from a state education commissioner during Tuesday’s meeting.
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.
Early Sunday morning, 21-year-old Miguel Marin was arrested on two charges of battery after allegedly attacking two employees of The Arcade Bar on Main Street in downtown Gainesville.
A 19-year-old UF student was arrested Sunday night on charges of sexual battery that allegedly happened a week and a half earlier on Sept. 24, according to his arrest report.
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.