Elizabeth Hamilton

Former prostitute and crack addict Jennifer Smith is using the lessons of her past to change lives today as the women's director of the House of Hope. The Gainesville halfway house has outgrown its current location under Smith's guidance.

UF graduates turn out for celebratory photos come rain or shine at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Thursday.

Chicken coop and hen sales are on the rise in Gaineville and Alachua County.

Ocala-based scientist plans to begin government-funded simulation in June. The simulation will examine the trust humans have in robots.

A new Gainesville homeless shelter is requesting other local services to stop catering to the homeless in the downtown area.

Gainesville startup Truvitals has developed a wireless heart monitor for animals. The device will give more accurate readings and allow for veterinarians to monitor large animals without using anesthesia.

A woman was suspected of pistol whipping and shooting her husband before disappearing Monday night has turned herself in late Wednesday.