When Pastor Terry Jones announced Thursday he would suspend the Quran burning, journalists who came to Gainesville from around the country became uncertain about their plans for the next two days.
Earlier this evening, Pastor Terry Jones canceled the Dove World Outreach Center's planned burning of the Quran, but he announced late Thursday that the event is suspended.
A male body, estimated to be decaying for five to seven days, was found in northwest Gainesville on Wednesday evening.
Despite death threats and attempted bribes, the Rev. Terry Jones of the Dove World Outreach Center has a message for Gainesville: The burn is on - for now.
When Bill and Hazel Hough donated the self-portrait that hangs in the new William R. Hough Hall, they chose a modern, multidimensional piece from their home in Aspen, Colo.
For the first time in 40 years, the fair won’t come to town.
The sheriff and the county commission are heading for a showdown.
Lila Leach, a 96-year-old Newberry resident who was brutally attacked in her home on July 16, was pronounced dead early Monday.
Student Government party leaders were impressed with the turnout for slating Tuesday, which marked the final day of interviews for those hoping to run for SG positions.
After more than a year of displacement due to a fire, Peaceful Paths shelter for victims of domestic abuse welcomed the public to its open house Thursday.
Students will study 21st century business skills in a 26th century war this semester.
For the first six months of 2010, crime is down in both Gainesville and Alachua County compared with crime statistics from the first half of 2009.
The Gator Nation has another reason to celebrate.
Students may have something to be itchy about.
Amid the controversy surrounding the Dove World Outreach Center's plan to burn the Quran on Sept. 11, Islamic groups have been advising Muslims to not let their frustration turn into violence.
Gainesville Internet providers like Cox Communications, Gainesville DSL and Gator.Net advertise lightning-fast service; however, consumers are finding that their Internet access isn't always as fast as it is advertised to be.
Used-car prices are increasing nationally, but Gainesville consumers can still find good deals.
The fate of a planned biomass power plant that will create electricity by incinerating wood waste may be left to the state’s Supreme Court.
A tiny bug could help solve one of the world’s biggest problems.
A Gainesville political action group is suing the the state to make education its paramount duty.
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