To ease parents’ concerns, the Gainesville Gators Pee Wee tackle football team will use new trauma-monitoring helmets this season.
The Alachua County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 Tuesday to approve a $73.6-million-dollar budget for the county’s Sheriff’s Office for 2017, but the board raised concerns about Sheriff Sadie Darnell’s unapproved expenses.
In an effort to help low-income teens and adults in Alachua County, Gainesville Police this month announced plans to partner with a city youth program to operate an educational center near GPD Headquarters.
Depot Park is combining its rich history with new beginnings.
Two people were arrested Wednesday after police said they were in possession of nearly 80 grams of methamphetamine oil and meth-making materials.
The corridor of University Avenue between 13th Street and Main Street will undergo major reconstruction.
Mel Plunkett spends at least three hours a night braiding old T-shirts together to make eco-friendly dog toys.
This UF graduate is one of 13 students to be accepted into a Master of Art in Teaching (MAT) program at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
Depot Park, located at 201 SE Depot Ave., opened Monday and is already drawing in more visitors than expected.
With tears streaming down their faces, Antonio Mason’s family members spoke about the kindness of their brother and son at a press conference Tuesday.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave millions to states after the first cases of Zika virus transmitted through infected mosquitoes were reported in Miami-Dade County.
Enjoy discounted craft beer while helping save the Asian elephant.
People Against Violence Enterprises coordinated a back-to-school event Saturday, giving away 2,000 backpacks filled with school supplies.
Gainesville Police arrested a Micanopy man Friday after they said he was under the influence of meth when he hit two cars last Easter, killing a 6-year-old boy and his own 4-month-old child.
Gainesville Police is offering a $3,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the people who shot into a Gainesville home occupied by more than 20 people late Wednesday night.
Authorities arrested a Gainesville man Wednesday evening after they said he robbed the Campus USA Credit Union on Archer Road, causing a multi-agency manhunt and leaving some residents blocked from their homes.
The Fall term is quickly approaching, but LifeSouth Community Blood Centers are reminding everyone there is still time to enjoy the outdoors.
Gainesville residents can beat the heat with a cold treat during Miracle Treat Day, a charity event benefiting UF Health Shands Hospital.
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Gator Gears, UF’s student bike rental program, has expanded its availability to all registered students. Last year, the program was exclusively offered to incoming freshmen at Preview.
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