Local and international artists have come to Gainesville to paint murals Downtown. Eleven walls have been painted, with plans for more in 2015.

The University of Florida is working to make more single bathrooms around campus open to all genders. The initiative is helping to create a secure setting for anyone needing to use the bathroom, regardless of gender identity.

Halloween pop-up stores provide temporary work, but are also a year-round business. Americans are expected to spend more than $7 billion on Halloween costumes and decorations this year.

The Alachua County Commission approved the distribution of funds for the CAPP and Choices programs for 2016 fiscal year, putting the future for some local nonprofit agencies in question.

In the Ocala city elections on Tuesday, voters show approval for Mayor Kent Guinn and elect him for a third term and elect a new councilman for District 4.