Project Makeover choose Chester Shell Elementary this year as the school they would help improve. Project Makeover's Public Relations DIrector Carly Borden says about 1,400 volunteers helped them in their three day renovation process.
Yesterday on the UF campus many organizations pulled their resources together to inform students about Bicycle and Road safety.
Alachua County Sheriff's department conducted a sting that led to the arrest of 21 men. Assistant U.S Attorney Frank Williams says he will proceed with convictions against suspects. Alachua County Sheriffs stressed the importance of continuing these operations to make sure our kids are safe.
Alachua County Fire Rescue responded to a brush fire Tuesday on Hawthorne Road. Firefighters say the fire was ignited by sparks from a saw while the building was being demolished. The fire may last for days but Lt. James Clifford says the fire is contained.
Season 2, Episode 1: The Video Show makes its triumphant return, bringing you coverage from Florida's 73-65 win against Vanderbilt and National Signing Day, with a sprinkling of baseball to whet your appetite before the season gets underway shortly.
Early Saturday morning people gathered to support cancer research in the form of a Tri-Distance run. The distances were 5k,10k, and 15k. A beautiful morning inspired many of the runners to run their best.
The 26th annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire has come back to Gainesville. The event boasts actors, musicians, street performers, and artisans dedicated to taking you back in time.
This year Gainesville celebrates it's 28th year as a "Tree City USA." To commemorate the event, many organizers and the public gathered at the historic Thomas Center Gardens to help with the planting of a 300-gallon magnolia tree.
Mayor Craig Lowe gave his second State of City Speech today. Lowe plans to focus on an innovation economy, transportation, and the environment in the coming year.
Occupy Gainesville teams up with Move to Amend "Occupy the Courts" in hopes to end corporate personhood. Civil rights activist Cornel West was the guest speaker.
Members of the Gainesville community participated in the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative March this year to celebrate Martin Luther King day.
Area residents eat funnel cakes, listen to bluegrass and browse knick-knacks at the annual Cross Creek Festival. The money raised will go toward new equipment for the Cross Creek Volunteer Fire Department.
Survivors fended against zombie hordes from Nov. 9-13 on campus in a series of missions to prevent student extinction. Humans versus Zombies ended Sunday when the last student became infected. Surviving UF faculty look to the Zombie Attack Disaster Preparedness Simulation Exercise for guidance.
Children and parents enjoy safe tricks, treats and games at Sorority Row and Shands on October 26th. Halloweeners participated in races, ring toss, bowling, face painting and pumpkin carving festivities.
The UF College of Fine Arts put on a show Thursday night. Several shows, actually. Swamp Symphony, a mix of choral and instrumental local acts heralded in Homecoming Week and honored National Arts and Humanities month Thursday evening.
The stage was set for a spicy showdown.
Fifty-two teams came to compete this Friday in the annual cornhole tournament at Southwest Recreation Center. The tournament was single-elimination style and along with prestige, the winning team was also awarded an official cornhole championship T-shirt.
The Florida Organic Growers held the first ever Harvest Hoedown fundraiser Sunday evening at Prairie Creek Lodge, adjacent to Paynes Prairie. A local band played folk music while participants stepped to the beat.
The North Central Florida Chapter of the Sickle Cell Association of Florida hosted a 2k awareness walk on Sept. 24 to raise money for those affected by the disease. The proceeds are to go to research efforts and help pay medical expenses for those who cannot afford the costs.
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