Family members of Johnny Walker gathered recently at his apartment to mourn his death. “We just want justice for Johnny, and I'm gonna keep saying those words," said Walker's sister, Dawn Walker. Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to report it to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office.
Read More »Chomp the Block brings smiles to Gainesville despite the early rain
Under a splintering cloudy Friday sky on the verge of rain, hundreds of Gainesville residents and Gator fans celebrated this year’s first Chomp the Block – a block party dedicated to the Florida Gators. The event is an official Gators celebration, occurring throughout the football season on nights before home …
Read More »Cuban art exhibit at Harn Museum connects Gainesville’s Hispanic community
The exhibit "Under the Spell of the Palm Tree: The Rice Collection of Cuban Art," which includes more than 70 works from 54 artists, will continue through Jan. 7.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 15, 2023: Terrell Bradley requests change of plea
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Man mauled by police K9 signals plans to change plea in case. “This week, his attorney, Curtis Lee, told a judge that Terrell Marquis Bradley, 32, of Gainesville, wanted to …
Read More »UF School of Music will receive new funding to repair its facilities
The University of Florida School of Music is due to receive new funding in the 2024 fiscal year budget. The $35 million will repair its deteriorated facilities. It has been over eight years since a petition was filed by the former director of the UF School of Music, John Duff. …
Read More »The Point, Sept. 5, 2023: Pres. Biden visits hurricane-stricken community
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Pres. Biden and First Lady visit hurricane-ravaged Florida community. “Biden’s day began with an aerial tour and continued with visits to the hardest-hit locations in Live Oak. He assessed the …
Read More »Steinhatchee suffers millions in losses from flooding during Hurricane Idalia
Residents describe the worst flooding the town has ever seen, with over seven inches of rain falling in the area.
Read More »Welcoming Week International Festival unites Gainesville’s diverse community
The Welcoming Week International Festival was hosted by the Greater Gainesville International Center to raise awareness of the international communities in Gainesville. The GGIC is led by former Gainesville mayor Lauren Poe.
Read More »More than 400 people gather at first Gainesville gun violence summit
The second day of Gainesville's gun violence summit will be held Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center.
Read More »The Point, Aug. 2, 2023: Trump charged, a sheriff retires, the Hollywood sign turns 100
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • Mainstreet Daily News: AC Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. announces retirement. “Watson sent a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday declaring that he would step down from his elected term early due …
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