Alachua County commissioners are reaching out to the public to find creative ways to use the space where the McConnell YMCA once stood.
UF students receiving a Bright Futures Scholarship may see more money in their bank accounts if this Florida senate bill passes in the House.
Correction: This story has been updated to reflect that Jose Javier Navas Heredia was arrested after allegedly cutting the tip of a bouncer's thumb, not cutting off the bouncer's thumb as previously reported. This story has also been updated to reflect that Heredia was not released to U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, as originally told to Alligator reporters by jail staff. The magistrate's report does not include that information.
At least five people, including two children, were shot Monday at about 6:30 p.m. in Alachua, said Sergeant Jesse Sandusky, an Alachua Police Department spokesperson.
The salsa instructor counted off beats as about 20 people stepped forward and backward Sunday afternoon to support hurricane recovery efforts in Puerto Rico.
Update: Jenkins was located Monday at a friend’s residence, according to Gainesville Police. She is safe and not in any danger.
At least five people were arrested at a DUI checkpoint on West University Avenue near Westgate Regency Shopping Center on Saturday evening and early Sunday morning.
Chris McLeod had no goal in mind or experience with creating small magazines, but he took the orange and yellow construction paper and set out to create a masterpiece.
About 20 people stood for about two hours in the Gainesville City Hall building on Thursday for the opportunity to stand up for what they believe.
An invasive species of monkey in Silver Springs State Park isn’t just a nuisance. A study shows they also pose a public health risk.
Tattooed local Leda Balch traced a dragon flash-tattoo design and painted it a vibrant red and yellow Wednesday evening at the Alachua County Public Library's Headquarters Branch.
The school day just got longer for Alachua County Public School students — but only by seven minutes.
Two Gainesville teens who were accused of breaking into a smartphone repair store to steal thousands of dollars worth of phones and then selling them to another phone-repair store have been identified by police.
Overnight, Gainesville Police responded to two armed robberies, one of a pizza delivery driver and another at a Waffle House.
If Spencer Baker died on duty as an active commander in the U.S. Navy, with five children and as the sole-income earner, his family would suffer deep emotional and financial hardships.
Alachua County is moving forward on constructing two projects intended to promote economic development: a park to recycle garbage into resources and a countywide bike trail system.
Luis Rodriguez contemplated suing when a property owner wouldn’t let him rent because he had a support dog, Lori the pit bull.
When former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine asked a room of about 20 UF students whether they watched Gov. Rick Scott’s final State of the State address earlier that morning, not a single person raised their hand.
An Alachua County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested for stealing $9,900 of evidence Monday morning, Gainesville police said.
Christopher Artiga knew the day would come.
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