Lauren Rowland

With the holiday season in full swing, individuals should be aware of Christmas tree fire safety hazards as well as how to prepare for them.

Catholic Charities Gainesville has been giving out food for Thanksgiving since 1975.

The disaster has brought the community together, and that's what's going to make it rebound faster.

This story is part of our guide, Florida Votes 2016, leading up to the Nov. 8 election. Check your voter registration status here.

After being delayed because of budget restrictions, Fire Station No. 23 in Waldo, which was scheduled to break ground this week, has been delayed because of Hurricane Matthew.

The announcement makes Stricklin UF's 14th athletic director.

Steven Howard was told to place a sprinkler on his property near the road to dampen the dirt, so the dust would not fly up when cars drove past.

Taking a "roadie" to the bar is legal again in Gainesville, in some circumstances, including Uber.The city passed an ordinance allowing open alcoholic…

Local dogs played, swam and strutted their stuff at the Ghoul and Drool Howl-O-Ween event in Gainesville on Saturday, October 24. The city's parks, recreation and cultural affairs department hosted the party for the pooches and their owners at the H. Spurgeon Cherry “Westside” Swimming Pool from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.