As homeless shelter Grace Marketplace struggles with a crippling $15,000 monthly deficit just months after its summer launch, county and city commissioners and even UF President Bernie Machen are looking for ways to keep the shelter’s doors open.
Five months after Gator Stompin’ — Gainesville’s biggest pub crawl — local nonprofit Pledge 5 Foundation still owes vendors, businesses and employees that participated in this year’s event about $100,000.
George Fryar heard a whimpering coming from a sinkhole Wednesday morning: his Rottweiler puppy, Dicie.
A man armed with a rifle held a woman hostage before turning the gun on himself Tuesday night.
It’s great to be a Florida Gator – and to live in Gainesville.
Residents participated in an evening of live demonstrations, giveaways and tours at Gainesville Police headquarters Wednesday as a part of Celebrate Safe Communities.
A Citra, Florida man accused of attempting to cash fraudulent checks evaded capture for two hours Wednesday as he led a force of police officers, helicopters and K-9 units on a manhunt through dense forests and swampy grounds.
The Alachua County Jail department received the highest level of accreditation possible for a state criminal agency this week — the Excelsior Recognition.
Chipotle is now offering a vegan- and vegetarian-friendly alternative for customers.
Wal-Mart ended its buy-one-get-one-free price-matching policy this month in exchange for a new smartphone application called Savings Catcher.
As the upcoming midterm elections approach, the White House is encouraging college students to vote, and the local community is trying to do the same.
Before Bryan Dubno graduated from UF, he created an application for The Gator Nation.
When Anna Beth West heard about Kangaroo Express’ promotion, she was disgusted.
A registered sex offender was arrested early Monday after police said he falsely identified himself while being escorted from 101 Cantina in Midtown.
TekMatic Corp., a startup based out of Miami and Gainesville, is batting its way to a home run with the development of a new training baseball bat used by Major League Baseball players.
After a nurse contracted Ebola in Dallas, the UF community is preparing for a potential outbreak.
Beginning in December, Gainesville Police will offer Rape Aggression Defense training to its officers.
Celebrities are not the only ones having their personal pictures leaked online.
Three Gainesville residents were arrested Friday after an attempted drug deal.
Four years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill plagued the Gulf of Mexico, the third and largest phase of gulf restoration projects was announced — almost 70 percent of which Florida will head.
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