Alachua County Fair celebrates 40th birthday with makeover
(10/27/09 12:25am)
The Alachua County Fair is celebrating its 40th birthday with a mid-life crisis.
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Regardless of outcome, UF should have sent alert
(10/19/09 11:30pm)
We've got a few bones to pick with university administrators after Monday's "bomb scare" in the Reitz Union.
Sand-filled backpack causes bomb scare
(10/19/09 1:10pm)
No drugs, no bombs, just sand.
Volunteers give meals, hygiene kits to homeless
(09/18/09 12:00am)
Nearly 800 local homeless people showed up to the Bo Diddley Community Plaza Thursday morning for the 11th Annual Breakfast on the Plaza and Homeless Service Fair.
Tent City residents will be evicted Thursday
(06/09/09 12:00am)
Residents of the Tent City homeless community have been served eviction notices following a stabbing last week, but no housing alternatives have been offered for the mini-city's nearly 200 inhabitants.
Activists rally against IRS at City Hall on tax day
(04/16/09 12:00am)
Larry Middleton sat outside City Hall for nearly four hours Wednesday, wielding a sign that read, "The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money."
Harvest of Hope Fest to host 140 bands for charity
(03/03/09 12:00am)
The Harsh Reality
Cold case unit continues 20–year search
(02/10/09 12:00am)
Twenty years and over 3,000 leads after the disappearance of Tiffany Sessions, the Alachua County Sheriff's Office held a press conference to remind people the search is still on.
Many colorful characters emerge at the 23rd annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire
(01/26/09 12:00am)
He has been called Superman, but never before has Tim Tebow been called a knight. And yet, to the people of Hoggetowne, that is exactly what he is.
More to Gainesville than UF, students
(12/09/08 12:00am)
"Cause we're two truck stops off the interstate, promised land with a twist of fame, we're a town for all the lost and found, so sleep tight in this smoky room, still buzzed from this afternoon, and I may be going broke but I'm never broken down."
300 attend 10th annual Homeless Services Fair
(11/17/08 12:00am)
Although Tony James of Gainesville has been out on the streets for about a week, he said it lifts his spirit to know that others are trying to help.
Arrests made during UF–Georgia game fall
(11/04/08 12:00am)
While the Gators' winning score at the UF-Georgia game was higher than last year, the number of arrests made by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office decreased.
Amendment 2 draws major contributions on both sides
(10/31/08 12:00am)
As a new president waits to be chosen and an exciting electoral season nears its end, it's no surprise that many of the provisions on November's ballot have gone largely unnoticed.
Opponents say Amendment 2 unfair, takes away benefits
(10/31/08 12:00am)
Jean Zeeb and her female partner were used to having the legal equivalent of marriage in Vermont.
County commission candidates talk taxes during forum
(10/30/08 12:00am)
County taxes were the main issue debated by six local political candidates at a forum Wednesday evening.
Local candidates discuss platforms for Nov. 4 elections
(10/20/08 12:00am)
With early voting starting today, we here at the Alligator thought it would be a good idea for you to take a look at your local candidates.
Lt. Col. Oliver North speaks at Newberry McCain rally
(10/17/08 12:00am)
The applause of about 700 Republicans echoed as Lt. Col. Oliver North voiced his admiration for presidential candidate Sen. John McCain at an Alachua County Republican Party fundraiser in Newberry on Thursday night.
Sinners defeat saints at Roller Rebel derby bout
(07/15/08 12:00am)
Wearing red metallic hot pants emblazoned with the words, "It's gon' hurt," Spritzi Beers sped around the track as she lapped her tattooed, fishnet-wearing opponent to score another point for the hell-raising Sinners.
Officials examine plans to cover county fire services
(07/01/08 12:00am)
A local group of policymakers is fired up over the money it feels it is owed for providing fire services to the county.
Dart & Laurels
(06/19/08 12:00am)
Summer break is within sight, and it comes not a moment too soon. We at the Department of Darts and Laurels have been waiting with baited breath for the chance to recharge our collective batteries with a week of rest and relaxation. However you choose to spend your downtime next week, we hope you will play it safe. With that said, it's time for the last-of-summer-A edition of …
