A Florida judge announced plans to block a GOP-backed 15-week statewide abortion ban one day before it and other controversial conservative laws, like the “Don’t Say Gay Bill” and “Stop WOKE Act,” went into effect Friday.
Thomas, a Gainesville resident, joined the less than 1% of people who are 100 years old June 30, celebrating with a reception at her retirement home.
Wendy Wilber takes her daughter to get ice cream when she gets an A on her report card. Sweet Dreams’ 42 chocolate flavors and “Chocolate Night” events, now hosted at the shop’s new location, drew the star-student in.
While a Florida judge halted the 15-week abortion ban, nearly 150 other state laws take effect Friday, including changes to education, school safety and music in cars.
John Mosley was arrested after exposing himself in Lexington Crossing.
A Gainesville man was arrested for possession and distribution of child pornography.
The passenger, a minor, was left in critical condition.
Understaffing and overcrowding drove Alachua County to halt intake at Animal Resources and Care Wednesday evening.
The county-controlled animal shelter director stepped down after he testified in court as a witness for a Gainesville resident's alleged animal abuse.
The decision to reverse the clear backpack mandate was caused by strong opposition from parents.
The victim was shot in the leg, and her injuries were not life-threatening.
About 1,000 protestors demonstrated outside the Stephan P. Mickle, Sr. Criminal Courthouse in downtown Gainesville for about three hours Saturday in response to the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast about 14 to 21 named storms this season with the possibility of six to 10 becoming hurricanes.
Residents rallied at the Stephan P. Mickle, Sr., Criminal Courthouse Friday after the Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade case that established rights to obtain an abortion.
Deontre Mason, a 25-year-old Illinois resident, recorded a woman showering in Murphree Hall in December 2021. Mason also allegedly filmed in Library West.
Quincie Grube, 24, faces charges for distributing and soliciting child exploitation videos. She is being held at the Alachua County Jail with no bond set as of Friday.
Gainesville celebrated Juneteenth throughout the city Saturday, with the Freedom Fest at Bo Diddley Plaza, a Freedom Walk in Depot Park and a fish and chicken fry at Shady Grove Church.
The center, located at 1701 NE 8th Ave. near the East Gainesville Walmart, strives to return Duval Heights to its tight-knit glory days.
A Newberry man died after he was shot near Champions Park Thursday night.
An autopsy of the woman who was found dead at a Gainesville apartment complex Sunday confirmed her death was not a homicide.
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