Savanna Collins

A group of wild mustangs from Nevada are getting a second chance thanks to the Dann Sister's Tribe and some Ocala horse farmers.

Alachua County law enforcement is hoping to make a more positive connection with the community and the local youth. They're hosting multiple community events to better serve their citizens, and to help reduce the number of juvenile arrests in the area by creating a dialogue and giving alternatives to crime.

Residents of Gainesville's Dignity Village campground prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Matthew.

On Tuesday morning, fifth grade students at Hidden Oak Elementary School were able to see the robots the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office bomb squad uses to handle suspicious devices.

The increase from three firefighters a shift to four for the Alachua, Hawthorne and Waldo stations will them the minimum number of firefighters required by law to immediately go into a burning building when no one’s life is in danger.

Beginning Monday, Gainesville's trash service will be collecting yard waste and storm debris.

Gainesville City Commission has approved a new digital fire alert system for local fire departments. The $488,000 system upgrade will include new response time clocks and improved alert tones to help reduce stress levels of fire fighters.

When Hawthorne High School's budget couldn't cover much-needed repairs for its football field, the community stepped in to help. Volunteer Kyle VanZant and a team of community members led the effort to improve the Hornets' home field before the start of the 2015 football season.