METRO
Night of lights: Christmas festival draws thousands
By Martin Vassolo | Dec. 6, 2015As she took pictures with children Friday night, Cami Hall never broke character.
Metro
METRO
Dinner brings together Jewish students for Hanukkah
By Martin Vassolo | Dec. 6, 2015At sundown, Josh Greenspan lit his menorah as his family lit theirs miles away.
METRO
Local church mourns victims of California shooting
By Martin Vassolo | Dec. 6, 2015The chapel went silent Saturday morning as a single candle was lit.
METRO
|
CITY COUNTY COMMISSION
Politically active GNV resident joins commission race
By Hunter Williamson | Dec. 6, 2015Landlord and politically active Gainesville resident Jim Konish said he is filing for District 4 Commissioner today, just a few months ahead of city elections.
METRO
|
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Police make two arrests after armed robbery
By Giuseppe Sabella | Dec. 6, 2015Gainesville Police arrested a local boy Wednesday and a local man Thursday after police said they robbed a motel employee at gunpoint. Two additional suspects remain at large.
METRO
Murals bring color and culture to downtown Gainesville
By Michaela Steakley | Dec. 3, 2015Downtown Gainesville just got more colorful.
METRO
The Jam hosts benefit concert for aspiring musicians
By CAYLEE UNDERWOOD | Dec. 3, 2015In April, Future Music Makers Youth Enrichment Program was awarded $15,000.
METRO
UF Health to build new E.R. facility in Kanapaha
By Martin Vassolo | Dec. 2, 2015A new $12 million UF Health Shands Emergency Center will be built near the intersection of Southwest Archer Road and Tower Road, likely by the summer of 2016.
METRO
30 years of women helping women
By Brooke Baitinger | Dec. 2, 2015Shaida Ehlert didn’t think she had any useful skills.
METRO
Holiday Roundup
Dec. 2, 2015As finals draw near, students can take a break from studying to make holiday crafts, taste free wine and watch live musical performances. Here’s what’s happening before exam week:
METRO
|
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Police arrest men for crack, cocaine
By Giuseppe Sabella | Dec. 1, 2015Gainesville Police arrested two men Monday night after police said they had about 2 grams of cocaine and crack between two separate incidents.
METRO
‘Festival of Trees’ to benefit child hospital patients
By CAYLEE UNDERWOOD | Dec. 1, 2015The Tioga Town Center will be decked out in trees and wreaths trimmed in ornaments, ribbons and lights this week.
METRO
|
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Men arrested for assault, armed with brick and pry bar
By Giuseppe Sabella | Nov. 29, 2015Gainesville Police arrested two local men Saturday afternoon after police said they attacked a man outside his home and tried to escape.
METRO
Mayor Ed Braddy stands by officer accused of larceny
By Hunter Williamson | Nov. 29, 2015In April 2013, a month before he took office as Gainesville mayor, Ed Braddy left on a trip to Daytona Beach with longtime friend Jeffery McAdams.
METRO
|
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Three arrested, 170 ejected at football game
By Giuseppe Sabella | Nov. 29, 2015University Police arrested an Atlanta man during Saturday’s football game after police said he had cocaine and a fake driver’s license.
METRO
An early Christmas: Tree was lit in Tioga
By Spencer Harvey | Nov. 29, 2015Christmas came early in Gainesville as Santa lit the Christmas tree in Tioga Town Center.
METRO
|
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Man steals presents from roommates' daughters
By Martin Vassolo | Nov. 23, 2015Gainesville Police arrested a local man early Sunday morning after police said he stole and sold more than $300 in figurines and playsets from his roommates’ children.
METRO
|
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Local man lies to police about robbery, forced oral sex
By Martin Vassolo | Nov. 23, 2015Gainesville Police arrested a local man early Saturday evening after police said he lied to officers about being robbed at gunpoint for $50 and being forced to give oral sex.
METRO
|
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
One arrested, 25 ejected at Saturday’s football game
By Giuseppe Sabella | Nov. 22, 2015University Police arrested a UF student during Saturday’s football game after police said he tried to escape arrest after trying to stop police from taking his friend to Emergency Medical Services.
