As President Barack Obama prepared to take his oath of office, people at the Alachua County Headquarters Library in downtown Gainesville took in the moment with quiet fascination.
It may be a small word, but "the" is a big deal at Florida State University.
A historic occasion is sure to attract onlookers, but the word "crowd" does not begin to describe the masses that gathered at the National Mall on Tuesday to witness Barack Obama's inauguration.
Students in search of work are feeling the effects of an ailing economy as the number of jobs on- and off-campus is dwindling.
A Gainesville man was arrested after he was accused of stealing empty kegs and selling them to a convenience store for cash.
UF sophomore Spencer Duhm fulfilled one of his lifelong dreams this past fall.
Gainesville residents stood with students on both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian demonstrations as the groups sparred last week over the controversial Israeli offensive against Gaza that ended Monday.
Whether discussing the environment or economics, Gainesville residents have no shortage of advice for incoming President Barack Obama.
Rev. Milford Griner, 51, remembers where he was April 4, 1968.
A man was arrested Sunday after an armed confrontation with his ex-girlfriend and two boys wielding baseball bats, according to a Gainesville Police Department arrest report.
For many, Monday marked a celebration of a past and a future built on the words "I have a dream."
Charles Grapski, 43, was released from jail Thursday after he spent 91 days locked up on two misdemeanor charges.
Barhoppers now have a one-stop source for finding the cheapest drink deals and night clubs around Gainesville.
An ordinance that puts pressure on bars, restaurants and clubs that violate underage drinking laws is one step closer to becoming law after the Gainesville City Commission unanimously passed its first reading at a meeting Thursday.
A bright idea proposed by Gainesville Regional Utilities will cut the cost of solar power in Gainesville.
Local agencies are preparing extra shelter for homeless people looking to get away from the cold as temperatures dip below freezing this week.
A Gainesville woman was arrested on her birthday after turning herself in for stabbing her boyfriend.
A man was arrested Tuesday after two teenagers reported to authorities that he was masturbating on a city bus.
Cynthia Russell, 50, of Newberry, recently won a ticket to President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration through an essay contest sponsored by the Presidential Inaugural Committee. Russell, who has lived in the area since 1978, worked with Obama's grassroots campaign. She owns three businesses, Emerald Ventures, a construction company, Studio One Home Staging, an interior design company, and Magnolia Manor, a property management company. She enjoys riding Harley Davidson motorcycles and cooking gourmet food with her boyfriend, Chris. Here are her thoughts on the win:
Economic and environmental sustainability were themes of the 5th annual State of the City address given by Mayor Pegeen Hanrahan Tuesday morning.
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