Gainesville

Members of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Lion Committee painted the SAE Lion in honor of fallen brother Cody Khork on Thursday.

A fight at Oaks Mall that ended in gunfire and two unrelated shootings near apartment complexes in Gainesville are drawing new attention to violence involving some of the city’s rival gangs.

Independent artist Harry Michael has recreated the 34th Street mural honoring the Gainesville-born rock star Tom Petty after the original was painted over recently.

After a month of public discussion, the Alachua County School Board met Tuesday night ahead of a final vote expected on Marth 12 on the district’s school rezoning plan.

We Rock Gainesville hosted its first Teen Open Mic of the year on Wednesday at Heartwood Soundstage. The event featured 10 musical acts from local musicians ages 10 to 17, including four debut performances. 

Gainesville Police say they've recorded an increase in reports of inappropriate sexual behavior on the Rails to Trails, including indecent exposure. Police recommend vigilance and say they will increase patrols and officer presence along the trails.

Before she had learned to walk, 22-year-old Peyton Harbert had dreams of donning the Orange and Blue. But in 2020, Harbert was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer, and she made the decision to tackle the disease head on.

Alachua County commissionrs got an update Monday on a new five-year plan to prevent gun violence. The plan lays out 10 main goals focused on prevention and response based on community feedback.

UF Health Womb to World brought maternal health resources, ultrasounds and community support to families across Alachua County on Saturday.

The Gainesville City Commission approved more than $9.3 million in city renovations at a meeting last week. The funding will support projects that will restore historic buildings, improve the city’s emergency operations facilities and renovate community spaces throughout Gainesville.