Voters gathered with candidates for the Alachua County Commission District 2 seat for the Democratic Party’s open forum at the Freedom Community Center Tuesday night.
A 20-year-old Gainesville man was arrested Monday in connection with an armed robbery at a Circle K in May, according to the Alachua County Sheriff's Office.
Adults under 21 can now legally carry a firearm after a June 17 Florida court ruling.
As the nation celebrates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, local leaders and community advocates reflect not only on the nation’s past, but also on the future of policymaking and advocacy in their communities.
The Alachua County Democratic Party held its Florida House of Representatives District 21 candidate forum Thursday ahead of the Aug. 18 primary elections.
The Florida Department of Education released school and district grades Wednesday. Alachua County Public Schools maintained its overall B rating, and 13 schools exhibited a change in grades.
Bomb detection dogs Bailey and Libby traded their usual collars for birthday bandannas and headbands as the four-legged members of UF Police Department celebrated their special day on Tuesday.
In many cases, students in majors like sport management and applied physiology and kinesiology are required to complete an internship before earning their degrees.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill June 12 to further establish the GRU Authority’s control over Gainesville Regional Utilities, putting what could be the final cap on a yearslong battle.
The state of Florida executed 74-year-old Dusty Ray Spencer at 6:10 p.m. for the 1992 murder of his wife, 40-year-old Karen Spencer.
A 54-year-old High Springs man was arrested Tuesday on a felony sexual battery charge from allegations he sexually assaulted a client during multiple massage appointments.
The Florida Department of Health confirmed on Monday Alachua County’s first case of the West Nile virus this year. There were no reported cases of the virus in the county last year.
As his pregnant wife went to the hospital, Leviticus Murray got into a fight in Dixie County.
A Gainesville woman was arrested after deputies said she beat her 2-year-old daughter who later died from her injuries.
But current students say the program serves a broader purpose, allowing incoming Gators to learn about campus resources, experience life on campus and build connections before moving to Gainesville.
In a May 20 letter to State University System Chancellor Ray Rodrigues, Board of Governors Chair Alan Levine said governance concerns at UF must be reviewed before certain items can proceed through the board’s agenda process.
Three seats are open on the Alachua County School Board this election season, with two incumbents running.
On the night of April 3, Maria Del Aguila was riding her scooter at the intersection of Northwest 10th Avenue and Northwest 13th Street when she was struck by a car.
Each January, people in the Gainesville community put on their capes and sheath their swords as they transport back in time to the 16th century.
With the UF Board of Trustees’ unanimous approval of finalist Stuart Bell on Wednesday, UF took one step further in its presidential approval process for the candidate.
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