The United States Olympic Committee was in North Central Florida Monday, visiting Newberry's Easton Sports Complex to consider its archery facility for a role as an official Olympic training site for the 2016 summer games.
Read More »Powerball excitement growing in Gainesville and across nation
North Central Florida and nation preparing for historic Powerball.
Read More »Holiday giving promoted through #GivingTuesday
Following the Black Friday and Cyber Monday rush, the United Nations Foundation is working to promote a spirit of charitable giving through the hashtag, #GivingTuesday.
Read More »Artist Mindy Lighthipe and others display work at Local Artist Trunk Show
Harn Museum of Art visitors experienced work from local artists on Sunday.
Read More »Election Recap: Obama wins; Yoho, Nugent to DC; Nelson, Brown retain seats
In Tuesday night's election, President Barack Obama was said to have won re-election. Florida is the only state that has not been called, but politicians from the state like Bill Nelson and Corrine Brown have been named the winners of their respective races.
Read More »Lily Pad out, Artsy Abode in at Oaks Mall
Artsy Abode will open its Gainesville location this Friday, replacing the Lily Pad at the Oaks Mall.
Read More »New helicopter expands Shands’ coverage
Shands at UF's new EC155 B1 helicopter will expand the hospital's coverage to all of North Central Florida and Southern Georgia.
Read More »Congressional candidates spar over District 3
With the Nov. 6 election two weeks away, three candidates are fighting for one seat in Florida's third congressional district.
Read More »YMCA begins renovations, deals with financial problems
The North Central Florida YMCA at 5201 NW 34th St. in Gainesville will be closed Monday through Friday for renovations. The childcare program, which takes care of about 150 children, will remain open throughout the project’s duration.
Read More »Paul Ryan speaks to crowd of 1,500 during hot Ocala afternoon
Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan competed with hot weather and a heated crowd of his opponents’ supporters at a campaign event in Ocala today. The Republican congressman from Wisconsin answered North Central Florida residents’ questions in a town hall style campaign event. The event was held in the Ocala Downtown Square, where the temperature hovered around 87 degrees.
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