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Seeking to keep higher-education costs low and help more students graduate on time, Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday will outline an ambitious legislative agenda to cap student fees, eliminate sales taxes on textbook purchases and extend the Bright Futures scholarships to summer classes.

Nineteen people reported to the Gainesville Police Department that their guns were stolen from their vehicles between May 1 and July 31.

By using chickens and mosquito traps, the Alachua County Health Department has begun collecting data to learn more about potential diseases and local threats.

A historic 1925 dilapidated home in Gainesville will be razed to make way for a new 110-unit apartment building near Innovation Square.

Black residents represent 70.8 percent of the county’s inmates despite comprising about 20 percent of the general population, a study found.

The school is on the brink of closure, and the scores students receive on the FSA matter now more than ever.

Southern pine beetle outbreak causes temporary closure of hiking trail in San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park.

Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin has a long-term plan to give The Swamp a much-needed face-lift. It includes possibly reducing seating in the Gators' football stadium.

African-American trailblazer Jeraldine Williams reflected Monday on her time and accomplishments at the University of Florida.

Florida lawmakers approved a 45 percent increase in spending for university and college construction and maintenance for the 2018-19 academic year, totaling $487 million. The largest project on the list is $50 million for a data-science and information-technology building at the University of Florida.