The number of homeless people in Alachua County rose from 952 to 1,631, a 71-percent increase, since January of 2007, according to the Alachua County Coalition for the Homeless and Hungry.
TALLAHASSEE - After years of planning, the U.S. will finally be on the map when it comes to renewable energy, and Gainesville is the city that will put it there.
The Florida Department of Transportation has temporarily shut down an Interstate 75 rest area for road repairs.
The switch to digital transmission is supposed to take place Feb. 17, but it may be pushed back to June 12.
Jon Morris had a hard time choosing his favorite Super Bowl commercial.
Screams of "I love you" came from an audience of about 300 people as David Archuleta took the stage at The Swamp Restaurant Monday afternoon.
Two hopeful candidates announced their bids Monday for Gainesville City Commission seats that will open in March.
While most of Gainesville was trying to stay warm and dry Monday afternoon, Carmen Cusack was lying on a giant mousetrap wearing only a bikini, heels and a pair of mouse ears.
To kick off Islam Awareness Month, a top human rights lawyer and news commentator came to UF Monday night to speak about the Muslim community following 9/11.
A Gainesville man was arrested Friday in connection with a false bomb threat posted to the Alachua County Sheriff's Office Web site.
As championship games go, Super Bowl XLIII was a relaxed affair in Gainesville.
Students, teachers, children, environmental activists and professional cyclists took to the streets Friday for Gainesville's Second Annual Community Rock 'n' Ride.
Couch potatoes were nowhere to be found at the 10th Annual Great Air Potato Roundup.
The Gainesville Police Department is searching for a man suspected of a string of auto burglaries in Gainesville.
Eric Reinhardt may not know much about doo-wop, but he does know just about everything else.
A Gainesville man was arrested Friday night after he was found hiding from police under a bed.
The Alachua County Commission drafted a letter officially opposing the construction of a proposed state prison for East Gainesville at their Tuesday meeting, although the state has not submitted formal land use changes.
Tim Tebow is not made of steel. He's made of wood.
A Gainesville Police officer helped save the lives of eight people by putting together a trauma kit containing items used by the U.S Military.
Bram Fiebelkorn spent the 2006-2007 academic year in Panama teaching children to speak English and helping impoverished Panamanians receive free medical care.
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