After recent apartment thefts, local Gainesville residents are questioning the safety of their apartment complexes and the safety measures being taken.
Read More »Teen Fatally Shot By Law Enforcement Wielded A Fake Gun, Police Say
The teenager whom authorities shot and killed after a standoff with an assault rifle Sunday night has been identified.
Read More »Candidate Profiles: Gainesville’s Mayoral and District 4 Races
Gainesville registered voters will cast their ballots for mayor and District 4 city commissioner tomorrow during the regular city elections, held in conjunction with the presidential preference primary. Polls will open at 7 a.m.
Read More »Dignity Village Ax Attack Prompts Talks On Safety
Recent violence incidents at Dignity Village have caught the attention of residents and officials, who are considering ways to improve the situation.
Read More »Families Remember Loved Ones Lost In Hit-And-Run Crashes
At a Monday press conference, Florida Highway Patrol Troop B joined troops across the state in bringing attention to the increased number of hit and run accidents in Florida. Family members stood to remember their loved ones lost in unsolved hit-and-run accidents.
Read More »Alachua County Talks Human Trafficking
After Florida saw a substantial increase in calls to the National Human Trafficking Resource Center’s hotline in 2015, Gainesville residents are pushing for more awareness and resources for those affected by Human Trafficking. The House of Hope Women's Director, the president and historian of Fight Injustice and Global Human Trafficking discuss the ongoing hardships of those affected by human trafficking.
Read More »Plans for West Gainesville Emergency Center Move Forward
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners will hear a request on Feb. 9 to approve the 24-hour operation of a new medical center. The Planning Commission voted unanimously last week to approve the request. If approved, the center at West Newberry Road and Northwest 122nd St. will treat non-trauma patients and provide …
Read More »UF’s BugFest Opens To The Public For The First Time
The UF Entomology Club's fifth annual BugFest opened to the public for the first time on Saturday. Entomology students helped give local children a hands-on experience with bugs, from handling exotic critters to tasting bug-infused cuisine.
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