Alachua County

Bowie Pizza celebrated its grand opening in Gainesville, showcasing a two-day fermented dough process and Brazilian-inspired flavors that set its pizza apart from other pizza restaurants in the area.

Alachua County commissioners voted 3-1 on Tuesday to move forward with the construction of a new animal shelter on University of Florida-owned land.

Residents from around Gainesville gathered outside of the Civic Media Center Tuesday afternoon to see the city’s newest effort to combat food insecurity: Gainesville’s first free-access refrigerator.

An anti-ICE protest in front of the Oaks Mall on Saturday gained the attention of drivers and passerby.

Gainesville is preparing to step back in time this weekend with the return of the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire, which is celebrating its 39th year. The fair, which is free and open to the public, will take place Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Depot Park.

Several dozen people attended an anti-ICE protest in downtown Gainesville on Tuesday, Jan. 20, the one-year anniversary of President Trump's inauguration.

Around 60 people helped plant trees at Earl P. Powers Park on Saturday as part of Alachua County’s annual celebration of Florida Arbor Day hosted by the Alachua County Arboriculture Program.

A teal pumpkin that makes Halloween inclusive for children with food allergies comes to Alachua County.

Gainesville residents dropped off their unused or expired prescription drugs at HCA Florida Gainesville Emergency on Saturday as part of efforts to safely dispose of medications.