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Thursday, March 05, 2026

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A packed crowd at The Swamp Restaurant watch the Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night. There were jerseys from both teams present.

METRO

The Swamp Restaurant and other’s fates are in limbo. Here’s what we know so far.

By Karina Elwood | Apr. 17, 2019

Luxury student housing may lead to demolition

Jasmine Robinson, 23, of Archer, is a pregnant woman who has been reported missing since Feb. 20. She was last seen on Feb. 18.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

ACSO offering $8,000 reward for information on missing pregnant woman

By Katherine Wallace-Fernandez | Apr. 17, 2019

Jasmine Robinson was last seen in February

Gainesville resident Elizabeth Carrillo, 56, talks about recent dog attacks to three Gainesville Police officers at a neighborhood meeting Tuesday night.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

‘I want to hear you say I’m sorry’: Tempers flare at neighborhood meeting on recent dog attacks

By Josephine Fuller | Apr. 16, 2019

Neighbors spoke with officials

FILE - In this June 30, 2015, file photo, an endangered cassowary roams in the Daintree National Forest, Australia. On Friday, April 12, 2019, a cassowary, a large, flightless bird native to Australia and New Guinea, killed its owner when it attacked him after he fell on his property near Gainesville, Fla. Cassowaries are similar to emus and stand up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall and weigh up to 130 pounds (59 kilograms). (AP Photo/Wilson Ring, File)

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Man killed by cassowary may have tried to get the bird's egg

By Tien Le | Apr. 16, 2019

METRO

New seafood restaurant to open at Celebration Pointe

By Karina Elwood | Apr. 16, 2019

It will open by summer

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Woman accused of using elderly people's credit cards without permission

By Lina Ruiz | Apr. 16, 2019

She spent about $1,600 on one card

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Man accused of crashing into a patrol car while drunk with kids in car

By Katherine Wallace-Fernandez | Apr. 15, 2019

He has a $30,000 bond

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Man only wearing underwear accused of trying to break into car

By Katherine Wallace-Fernandez | Apr. 15, 2019

He has a $20,000 bond

Magnolia Plantation is the bedrock of Gainesville's bed-and-breakfast district.

METRO

Living in Gainesville: Homeowners face higher taxes and older homes (Part 4 of 4)

By Karina Elwood | Apr. 14, 2019

Alachua County has some of highest property taxes in state

[FILE PHOTO] The Spot, 16 NW 18th Ave., is one of several Midtown businesses neighboring a construction zone. Renovations are expected to last through October.

METRO

Gainesville Grows: Where new businesses will call home

By Karina Elwood | Apr. 14, 2019

Gainesville to find balance between big city, small town

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

ACSO: Man threatens ex-wife with pistol

By Katherine Wallace-Fernandez | Apr. 14, 2019

A Georgia man allegedly pointed a pistol at his ex-wife when she didn’t let him pick up their daughter, deputies said.

METRO

The Alligator to host “Who Is Gainesville?” forum tonight

By Mikayla Carroll | Apr. 14, 2019

There will be an hour-long discussion with seven panelists

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

‘World’s most dangerous bird’ kills man in Alachua County

By Josephine Fuller | Apr. 14, 2019

He had two cassowaries on his property

Michael Powers, 31, sits at his dining table where he is about to eat a baked chicken dinner for himself and his three sons. He lives in East Gainesville public housing, but dreams of moving to Savannah, Georgia.

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Living in Gainesville: Few options, failed solutions for residents seeking affordable housing (Part 3 of 4)

By Taylor Girtman | Apr. 11, 2019

Units can take years to find

[FILE PHOTO] John Nordman, right, hands 8-year-old Micah Reed a chocolate milk at the Reichert House on Tuesday. Nine newly hired police officers served 128 students lunch.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

‘That disparity is a real one’: Community programs work to bridge gaps in East Gainesville

By Karina Elwood | Apr. 11, 2019

Programs offer education, mentorship and literacy

Craig Brewer and his son Corrian, 2, went to look at helicopters the weekend before Brewer was shot and killed at a Waffle House.

METRO

‘More than a mentor’: Community mourns father killed in Waffle House shooting

By Katherine Wallace-Fernandez | Apr. 11, 2019

More than 100 people attended a vigil

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Gainesville pumps brakes on waste-free living plans

By Danielle Ivanov | Apr. 11, 2019

The city hopes to complete its goal by 2040

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

‘Turlington Dancer’ accused of yelling ‘You follow my law’ at GPD

By Katherine Wallace-Fernandez | Apr. 11, 2019

An officer thought Dennis Kane was going to attack him

A four vehicle crash on Interstate 75 at mile marker 394 caused seven deaths and a diesel fire Thursday afternoon.

METRO

National Transportation Safety Board report reveals details on January I-75 crash

By Katherine Wallace-Fernandez | Apr. 10, 2019

Three ejected passengers were wearing seatbelts

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Bite Squad introduces breakfast delivery to Gainesville

By Lina Ruiz | Apr. 10, 2019

Gainesville is the first U.S. city to have this breakfast option

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