Joann Fabrics is shutting down after more than 80 years in business. The Gainesville location has served customers for over 11 years.
A Gainesville man was arrested Friday and charged with attempted murder after reportedly attacking a man with a hammer inside the bookstore 2nd & Charles.
As the Alachua County School Board navigates Kay Abbitt's vacancy, the 75-plus day delay in appointing a new board member reflects a broader trend in Florida.
Concerns have arisen over whether fluoridated water could have negative health effects.
Nearly 500 people gathered Tuesday to take part in a national event by “50-50-1,” a grassroots movement organized by independent volunteers. Called the “March 4th Day of Action,” the event protested President Donald Trump's administration.
Criminal mischief remains the most common crime in the area.
The Alachua Children’s Theatre performed “The Little Mermaid, Jr.” at Santa Fe High School on Feb. 22 and 23 and March 1 and 2. The performance on March 1 saw a crowd of roughly 140.
Local law enforcement arrested a woman who fired shots in the Butler Plaza Walmart parking lot Saturday after an hours-long standoff with police, according to Gainesville Police Department.
Gainesville Police Department officers arrested Andrew Sito, 22, after a months-long investigation.
Alachua County's diversity of birds and welcoming community of birdwatchers make the county a unique birding environment.
A UF Health psychiatrist was arrested Wednesday on 10 counts of possessing child pornography and three counts of animal cruelty for possessing sexual images of dogs and horses.
A UF student was arrested on Tuesday and charged with possessing child pornography and sexually grooming two children.
Alachua County Public Schools issued a memo Feb. 10 outlining strict protocols for U.S. ICE officers, granting them “broad authority” to interview and remove students in schools without a warrant.
A Gainesville man was arrested on Thursday for sharing child pornography and charged with two felonies.
The Santa Fe College Downtown Campus came alive with themes of Black love and community on Feb. 15 at the fifth annual “Celebration of Black Love, Art and Poetry.”
A Gainesville man was arrested on Monday on felony charges of animal cruelty and drug trafficking. Fourteen dogs were rescued from abusive conditions.
Black restaurant owners in Alachua County share stories of resilience, passion and drive in spite of unique challenges.
A Gainesville man was arrested on Wednesday for an armed robbery at Wildside Smoke Shop after a two-hour manhunt.
Gainesville’s student population has bred opportunities for young love and even led to lifelong fairytales. Five couples share their Gainesville meet-cutes.
In Florida, possessing a fake ID is a felony. Despite the heavy consequences, fake IDs are still a common part of UF student culture, making up a quarter of UF police reports in 2024.
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