The quiet sounds of paper fans filled the historic Evergreen Cemetery on Monday as Alachua County came together to honor those who gave their lives defending the nation.

Memorial Day was first widely observed in 1868 to honor the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers, according to PBS. By the late 1800s, multiple states had declared it a holiday, and in 1971, Congress established the last Monday of each May as a federal one.

A white Christmas in Florida's warm climate might be a stretch, but families can keep another tradition alive — cutting their own Christmas tree.“You…

In a festive display of holiday spirit, the University of Florida lit up the Holiday Gator, a striking forged steel sculpture, on Thursday, November 30.…

OCALA, Fla. -- Marion County Public School district held its annual Veterans Day ceremony Friday, with students and veterans honoring those who lost their…

Family Promise of Gainesville hosted Trunk or Treat on Tuesday for families and children who are experiencing homelessness. Several agencies,…

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Don’t worry, this Thanksgiving Floridians will still be gobbling turkey as November approaches, while other states face turkey…

Some 10,200 people were treated for fireworks-related accidents in hospital emergency rooms in 2022, according to an annual report.

As Independence Day celebrations begin this weekend, Floridians should be aware of several weather hazards that could impact their festivities: Excessive…

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Gainesville’s Evergreen Cemetery Memorial Day service held on Monday offered a chance for community connection to veterans,…