Florence Landfill is set to close next fall. But members of the “Dump the Dump” movement want it done faster.
Certain Alachua County residents will see improved internet service by 2030 thanks to a combination of federal, local and private funding toward broadband expansion.
The Florida Board of Education turned its eye to Alachua County Public Schools Thursday as it grilled a school board member over her social media presence and announced an investigation into the school district’s disability services.
At 6:20 p.m. on Thursday, the state executed 66-year-old Bryan Jennings for the murder of a 6-year-old Brevard County girl in 1979.
For nearly 80 years, Citizens Field has served as the epicenter of Gainesville’s high school sports — yet it’s gone two decades without renovations. That might change as the city and school board consider giving the field a makeover.
Alachua County hosted its annual Veterans Day Celebration Tuesday morning, bringing community members together to honor and thank those who served in the military.
Ouvir português nas ruas de Haile Plantation pode não ser comum, mas um restaurante na esquina do Haile Village Center toca clássicos brasileiros suavemente em suas caixas de som.
After a long-awaited special election on Nov. 4, three-fourths of Gainesville voters chose to return power over Gainesville Regional Utilities from the state to the city. But for now, nothing will change.
With temperatures set to dip close to freezing Monday and Tuesday night, Gainesville has activated its Cold Night Shelter Program, the city announced via a press release and on social media.
Alachua County teachers will receive a pay increase for the 2025-2026 school year after two months of negotiation.
It’s been a year since President Donald Trump was elected to his second term in office, and transgender people across North Central Florida have been feeling the effects of his crackdown on gender expression.
A law initially passed to protect President Donald Trump during his visits to Florida is now being used to charge football fans with felonies.
David Miller has been finding quick fixes for more than just his customer’s computers.
While hearing Portuguese among Haile Plantation’s streets may not be common, one restaurant corner in the Haile Village Center plays Brazilian classics lightly over its speakers.
Chatter and memory flooded the Evergreen Cemetery Saturday morning as over 100 volunteers came together to honor Alachua County’s fallen heroes ahead of Veterans Day.
Following its Tuesday meeting, the Alachua County School Board is beginning efforts to rezone schools and hire a new superintendent.
Peruvian President José Jerí declared a state of emergency in his country Oct. 21 to quell civil unrest in the cities. Now, the declaration carries into its second week with no significant signs of change.
This story has been corrected to better reflect Bobby Mermer’s statements. It has also been updated with a statement from GRU CEO Ed Bielarski.
Once a year, people park on a half-mile stretch on US-441, both sides of the road brimmed with vehicles, and begin the walk to Micanopy.
Bo Diddley Plaza came alive Saturday with Pride flags, rainbows and the vibrant hum of thousands of voices.
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