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Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet approved Tuesday a proposal to buy former Gainesville Correctional Institution for nearly $1.4 million. The prison will be converted into a homeless shelter and the Morningside Nature Center will be expanded.
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A suicide memorial garden was dedicated to those who have lost their lives to suicide and to the family members and friends left behind afterward. The garden, which has been in the designing and building process for over a decade, was finally opened on Thursday to the public.
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The GREC and Gainesville City Commission still have not reached an agreement on the purchase of the biomass plant, and now Commissioner Randy Wells wants reassurance that the plant will not be purchased in the future for less.
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A biomass plant is causing more issues between GREC and the city commission as the commission negotiates to buy the plant.
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In 2009, Congress named Sept. 11 a National Day of Service and Remembrance to honor the victims of that infamous day. The bipartisan decision encouraged people to take action, and on Wednesday, the tradition continued in Gainesville.
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A video round-up of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida.
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Update 11:21 p.m.: Defeated Gainesville mayoral and city commissioner for district 4 candidates have commented on Tuesday night's election results.Mayoral…
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Gainesville held a ceremony Thursday celebrating the end of $1.3 million in renovations with many eco-friendly features.
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Randy Wells is focused on improving the quality of life and enforcing city policies and codes if he's re-elected.Wells, 45, is seeking re-election as…
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Gainesville police officers arrested three occupy gainesville protesters early Saturday morning for violation of a city ordinance. The protestors…