Gainesville

According to the Gainesville Police Department, she was crossing the street around 11:33 p.m. when a driver swerved to avoid another car and hit her.

Officials said construction will begin as early as this week, and the transfer station is expected to be done by late 2027.

Story Time at the Zoo gives children and their families an opportunity to enjoy stories about animals, zoos and other friendly creatures in an outdoor setting.

The tribute to Tom Petty was painted after his death in 2017.

This fall, Gainesville’s performing arts scene is offering a little bit of everything.

The UF Health Cancer Institute hosted its 2026 Annual Research Showcase of the Cancer Disparities Research Collaborative at Springhill Church on Thursday.

Downtown Gainesville will come alive with punk rock music this weekend as The Fest 24 returns Oct. 23-25, bringing together hundreds of bands and music fans from around the world for three days of live performances.

The backdrop? A bright blue sky. A calm lake. A silhouetted runner jogging just past the center of the image.

The project is expected to continue into mid-2027, with work planned into 2030 in different phases.

Gainesville Fire Rescue and UF Health partnered for their annual “Screaming for Safety” event, which connects families with community resources and promotes Halloween safety.