UF parents are calling on local officials to examine GRACE Marketplace’s limited screening and whether publicly funded homelessness initiatives account for safety issues affecting students and nearby community members.
Nearly two decades ago, Mike Klein campaigned across the country with former U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, in his 2008 bid for U.S. president.
The Clarence R. Kelly Community Center in northeast Gainesville was filled with tables and volunteers Wednesday afternoon as residents stopped by to pick up information, talk with outreach organizations and learn about resources for substance use, mental health and child safety.
The Alachua County Commission voted against resident-funded repairs to Totem Pole Road and requested a proposal to repair a road in southwest Gainesville Tuesday.
Tevin Duval, a 34-year-old Alachua man, was charged Tuesday with theft, possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, distribution of imitation drugs, resisting an officer and smuggling contraband in a detention facility.
Tavellion Ullah, a 26-year-old Gainesville man, was arrested Monday on charges of indecent exposure.
Chatter and music echoed through Cafe Voltaire in downtown Gainesville Sunday evening as staff and supporters gathered for Mike Klein’s campaign event.
Serena Patel and Marjan Mardanzai walked along the Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail Sept. 13, visiting the spots that “make Gainesville Gainesville.”
Just 39 minutes after Rudy Marquez’s car was towed, Superior Towing handed him a $410 bill. The 20-year-old Santa Fe College computer science junior said he didn’t have enough time or money to walk away unscathed.
The Gainesville City Commission voted Thursday to eliminate roam towing and booting throughout the city. The ordinance must pass an additional vote before it can take effect.
Christian Eugene Howard, an 18-year-old Gainesville man, was arrested Tuesday on charges of murder and attempted robbery.
Six Gainesville men were indicted by a grand jury Monday on charges of possessing fighting dogs, according to a press release.
Rahim Henderson, a 50-year-old Gainesville man known as Radio, was arrested Sunday on charges of attempted murder, according to the arrest report.
Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered the removal of automated license plate readers from state roads Aug. 30. Law enforcement agencies in Florida have until Sept. 30 to remove them.
About 200 eventgoers roamed rows of tents, bouncy houses and food trucks at the second annual Sweet Potato Festival in the Waldo City Square Saturday. While the sun beat down overhead, hints of barbecue and kettle corn filled the air.
Following over four hours of collective bargaining Tuesday night, the district’s teachers union, the Alachua County Education Association, and district personnel reached tentative agreements on this year's employee contract.
The Florida Sickle Cell Center Inc., a nonprofit organization supporting those affected by the disease, hosted its annual event at Depot Park Monday morning.
Every afternoon, Crystal Hampton leaves work to pick up her sixth grader from school. Hampton, a single mother, picks her daughter up from the Extended Day Enrichment Program, which her child attends at an additional cost, and drops her off at their home before returning to work.
After four months of debate and concerns about risks to state funding, the Alachua County Commission passed a resolution Aug. 11 opposing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in the county.
A group of about 20 volunteers and leaders watched in anticipation as the red, white and blue semi-truck imprinted with the words “Just Serve” rolled onto Northwest 10th Avenue.
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