Eight students will eat, sleep and work in a downtown Gainesville mansion as part of a three-month mentoring program to promote technological innovation.
A rash of mysterious manatee deaths in Brevard County and surrounding areas have baffled scientists.
After an eight-hour search, Gainesville Police and GFR officials found a missing 81-year-old man Wednesday morning after he walked out of his house the previous night.
People who continually get gel manicures could be at risk for skin cancer.
Incumbent Randy Wells won re-election in the City Commission District 4 race Tuesday night, but incumbent Mayor Craig Lowe and contender Ed Braddy will compete next month in a runoff election for Gainesville mayor.
Marcus Henry changed his life more than a year ago.
New York City’s ban on large sugary drinks was struck down last week, and some Gainesville residents and business owners voiced opposition to the idea of a similar law coming to town.
How Do You Roll?, a custom sushi restaurant across from The Swamp, has opened its doors for business.
Storm surges, the massive floods of water that occur when the sea rises during a storm, are expected to increase as much as 10 times in frequency in the coming decades, according to a study led by a climate scientist.
The Boys and Girls Club of Alachua County won a national recognition for the third year in a row for its local health development program last week.
Students living in Gainesville this summer may want to steer clear of rural areas — or just bring a lot of bug spray along.
Transportation Security Administration officials decided small knives and novelty baseball bats are safe to bring aboard a flight, but passengers are still asked to leave their water bottles at home.
Alachua County sheriff’s deputy Gary Boothby had finished working a shift before he received the call.
Voting for the Gainesville city elections is today.
A crash in northeast Gainesville involving a motorcyclist and a school bus sent one man to the hospital Monday afternoon.
In the last five years working at Silver Springs Park, Chris Cotton has plenty of stories to tell about his time taking care of the park’s animals.
“Dad, you’ll be paying to support me for the next 20 years” and “Honestly, Mom … chances are he won’t stay with you. What happens to me?” are just a few of the controversial ads featured in New York City that have garnered negative attention from Planned Parenthood locations across the country, including the one in North Florida.
With clenched fists stretched in front of him, 8-year-old Kyle Molina gripped an invisible steering wheel.
For Donald Shepherd Sr., running for local office doesn’t require a thick wallet. He believes the best way to represent ordinary Gainesville citizens is to be one.
Mark Venzke has led a colorful life.
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