As attendees were ushered into Bo Diddley Plaza Saturday afternoon, they were met with live music, food and family-oriented fun to continue Gainesville’s month-long Juneteenth celebration.
Here are a few organizations operating toy drives in Alachua County this year.
A Gainesville man was charged with disturbing the peace and fighting or brawling last night.
O prefeito de Gainesville, Harvey Ward, e o prefeito de São José do Rio Preto, Fábio Cândido, assinaram um contrato de cidades irmãs no dia 1 de outubro, marcando o início de trocas econômicas e culturais entre as cidades.
This story has been updated to reflect the spelling and definition of a pantoum.
Operation Catnip has sterilized 100,000 cats since its founding in 1998. The milestone brought together volunteers, UF College of Veterinary Medicine alumni and caregivers from over 12 Florida counties.
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.
WildFlowers Music Park intends to integrate music, art and environmental conservation.
Over 75 people gathered Thursday night in a church-turned-town hall to discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a budget bill passed by the U.S. House May 22.
The Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center welcomed a full house Thursday morning for its Juneteenth Breakfast and Black Music Month Celebration.
An 84-year-old Gainesville man was arrested Wednesday on multiple felony charges of child pornography, according to a Gainesville Police Department report.
The Gainesville City Commission and Alachua County Board of County Commissioners discussed the future of the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire and transit options for GRACE Marketplace at a joint meeting Tuesday.
Over 200 people gathered to defend immigrants’ rights at Depot Park Tuesday evening. The Gainesville Party for Socialism and Liberation organized the emergency protest in response to the L.A. protests against immigration raids.
Program cuts for Florida food assistance programs leave patrons with fewer options for fresh produce, impacting several farmers markets in Alachua County.
Kirk Moss stood in the pouring rain carrying a 12-foot-tall papier-mâché caricature of President Donald Trump. The structure’s orange skin, puckered lips, navy suit and red tie – a classic Trump fashion choice – blew in the breeze.
On a hot and humid Saturday, two protests 40 minutes apart in Gainesville and High Springs were part of a nationwide series of over 2,000 “No Kings Day” demonstrations opposing President Donald Trump and his administration.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a warning to the Alachua County School Board Friday following a “credible complaint” alleging two “biological boys” were housed in a second-grade girls’ cabin at Camp Crystal Lake.
The Gainesville City Commission got its final approval to hold a special election in November over control of Gainesville Regional Utilities. The meeting provided more clarity on how cuts will impact RTS workers and services.
A Gainesville man was arrested in connection with gang-related shooting at Grove Apartments March 16.
The Alachua County School Board unanimously approved the Newberry Community Charter contract Monday morning. The five-year charter contract will give Newberry Community School Inc. the authority to operate the school starting July 1, 2026.
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