Joe O’Malley has been living in a tent in Gainesville since September. His home, part of a homeless camp known as Tent City, was surrounded by car batteries, beer bottles and other trash, which had been accumulating there for years.
About 25,000 people watched local dance groups and bought African art and jewelry at the 31st annual 5th Avenue Arts Festival.
When it comes to hindsight most individuals have 20/20 vision, which is clear in the article “Background Check.” The article at first glance appears to be an article about the hiring process of the University Police Department. However, in the midst of a description of the polygraph procedure, the writers mentioned information from the personnel files of two of the officers involved in the shooting of student Kofi Adu-Brempong.
Helen Strain has a problem with older people who don’t think they need to get tested for sexually transmitted infections.
A monkey, a cheetah, a party-size Pepsi tub on wheels, two men in drag and a wooden chariot is a messy formula for a photo finish.
About 10 members of the Westboro Baptist Church protested the sins of Gainesville while hundreds of counter-protesters danced in costumes to promote love.
Craig Lowe defeated Don Marsh by 42 votes in Gainesville's mandatory recount of the mayoral election.
Local appliance stores are preparing to be bombarded by customers today during the Florida Energy Star Appliance Rebate Program.
About 300 people rallied at the Bo Diddley Community Plaza on Thursday to support the Tea Party and protest the federal government.
About 10 members of the Westboro Baptist Church will visit Gainesville this weekend while students will hold a counter rally at Bo Diddley Community Plaza.
Red Bull claims to give you wings, but this Saturday, it’s giving teams the chance to honor Olympic gods in Gainesville’s first chariot race.
Twin sisters Gator alumnae opened Yum Cupcakery on Monday, a bakery selling customizable cupcakes with future plans to offer sandwiches, sweets and a delivery service.
In an effort to promote his global humanitarian causes, former President Bill Clinton held a phone news conference with student reporters across the nation Wednesday.
Originally slated to be Gainesville’s opportunity for a political intermission, the next few days will instead play a pivotal role in deciding who will be Gainesville’s next mayor.
It’s the one day throughout the year that causes everyone to cringe — unless you work for the IRS.
After the Gainesville Police Department saw an increase in crime from 2008 to 2009, the city has seen another increase, and this time, it’s a good thing.
Plasma-donating acupuncture patients are feeling the pinch.
Rubio canceled his speech due to an illness in his family.
Lowe secured 50.1 percent of the vote, a margin thin enough to require an automatic recount.
Gainesville Police Department arrested a woman Tuesday morning after she decided to fight the police arresting her friend for a DUI.
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