For the past decade, downtown Gainesville, with its noisy bars and drunken crowds, has been characterized by a less well-known sound: the clip-clopping of police horses.
In the last two weeks, The Ridge at Gainesville has been the scene of two deaths.
A night downtown ended abruptly when a Gainesville man was arrested for driving while his blood alcohol level was more than three times the legal limit, Gainesville Police said.
Whether single or in a happy relationship, UF students will have to face Valentine’s Day today.
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Starbucks is doing what it can to help refugees when they come to the U.S.
After 40 years spent feeding burritos to Gainesville’s hungry students and residents, Burrito Bros. Taco Co. will serve its last meal Saturday.
Bernard and Louie have found their forever homes.
In the days since Gainesville became acquainted with Bernard and Louie, two puppies rescued from a South Korean meat farm and transported to the Alachua County Humane Society, many have fallen in love.
By next week, the asbestos in the Reitz Union will be gone.
From left: Officer Ryan Foster rides Merlin and Cpl. Tracy Fundenburg rides Zeus. The two horses have been working for Gainesville Police’s mounted unit for about 10 years. On Tuesday, the horses retired.
From left: Officer Ryan Foster rides Merlin and Cpl. Tracy Fundenburg rides Zeus. The two horses have been working for Gainesville Police’s mounted unit for about 10 years. On Tuesday, the horses retired.
About 50 people came together to hear Vee Byrd give her last presentation at UF as the director of Black Affairs. The topic of conversation was the history and discussion of the N-word.
About 50 people came together to hear Vee Byrd give her last presentation at UF as the director of Black Affairs. The topic of conversation was the history and discussion of the N-word.
Inside Swamp Head Brewery, people enjoyed local beer with their burrito. There were also T-shirts and raffle tickets for sale.
Inside Swamp Head Brewery, people enjoyed local beer with their burrito. There were also T-shirts and raffle tickets for sale.
Ryan Quinn, Gainesville Police Department, helps 9-year-old Krystal Smith pick out a new pair of shoes.
More than 20 Alachua County students arrived at Walmart in police cars. Santa along with an eager group of Walmart employees greeted them before they began shopping.
More than 20 Alachua County students arrived at Walmart in police cars. Santa along with an eager group of Walmart employees greeted them before they began shopping.
Chris Hand, a UF alumnus and attorney, signs copies of the second edition of “America, the Owner’s Manual: Making Government Work For You,” with the book’s co-author, former Florida Gov. Bob Graham.
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