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The Political Action Committee for the African American Accountability Alliance hosted the Empowerment Sunday rally at Bo Diddley Plaza in downtown Gainesville. The rally focused on the importance of early voting. Speakers included Georgia Congressman John Lewis and civil rights leader Jesse Jackson.
Read More »Bomb scare evacuates apartments, closes part of Depot Avenue
Police were investigating possible explosive materials found in a vacant apartment at Oxford Terrace II condominiums off of Depot Avenue Friday.
Read More »Gov. Scott visits Gainesville, speaks about importance of technology
Move over, Northern California. Gainesville is ready to be the new Silicon Valley. That's what Gov. Rick Scott told about 50 people today at the future home of Prioria Robotics in downtown Gainesville.
Read More »United Way hosts event raising Gator chomps and issue awareness
The United Downtown event, hosted by the United Way of North Central Florida, is complete with games, food and live music in honor of another Gator game.
Read More »Company looking for restaurants to bring business to Old Gainesville Depot
The Gainesville Community Redevelopment Agency is looking for restaurants to place inside the reconstruction of the Old Gainesville Depot. The restaurants are intended to be a big attractor for Depot Park.
Read More »Gainesville gardeners recognize World Food Day
Alachua County gardeners and farmers will recognize World Food Day on Oct. 16 with a two-part gardening and movie event.
Read More »Fighting back against domestic violence
Peaceful Paths, a shelter for victims of domestic violence, held a vigil in downtown Gainesville Thursday in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The event included speeches from recovered victims and hanging of decorative T-shirts. Domestic violence survivor Mary Harker spoke about being away from her abuser for six years. …
Read More »Gainesville Police Department search for suspect in alleged attempted rape
Gainesville Police Department is investigating a reported rape attempt. Police say registered sex offender Stephon Barnes is the suspect in the alleged attempted rape of a woman in the area of Arlington Square apartments on 2nd Place in downtown Gainesville.
Read More »Annual Latino festival offers food, resources
The Chamber of Hispanic Affairs in Gainesville is hosting the 11th annual Downtown Latino Festival Saturday. The festival, which is free to the public, will begin at noon in the Bo Diddley Plaza in downtown Gainesville.
Read More »“Free Fridays” concert series kicks off tonight at Bo Diddley Plaza
Downtown Gainesville will be host to numerous musical artists from the area and across the state. The annual Free Fridays Concert Series is kicking off tonight in downtown Gainesville at the Bo Diddley Plaza. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith spoke with Event Coordinator David Ballard about this series of live music …
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