Drug-related deaths increased in Florida during 2011, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention press release published last week. But since 1999, the numbers have continued to increase.
With a rise in temperatures across northeast and central Florida this winter, the warm weather has increased the chance of possible droughts in the near future.
Felines in plastic crates moaned and meowed as their owners unloaded them from trucks and SUVs, and set them on the rain-splattered sidewalk Tuesday morning.
A sense of excitement hung in the air as Idylwild Elementary School students filed into the school’s cafeteria Monday morning.
Pill bottles aren’t living up to their promises.
Monkey see, monkey do. But for four days, Wendell, a brown capuchin monkey, had to rely on his hands and nose after he was found temporarily blind Wednesday at the Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary.
A survey released last week by Kaplan Test Prep shows that only 32 percent of future medical school students plan to go into general health care, while the other 68 percent plans to have a specialization.
A group of high school students hit the Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail on Saturday, raising awareness about the benefits of cycling.
Gainesville Police is investigating a Saturday morning armed robbery and attempted rape at a southwest Gainesville apartment complex.
Larry Glines knows the way to Florida well. The 19-year-old UF physics freshman, born and raised in Las Vegas, made the trip to Florida with his family frequently, visiting Gainesville before attending UF.
A two-car crash sent three people to the hospital and caused westbound traffic near the intersection of Southwest Archer Road and Gale Lemerand Drive to shut down Friday afternoon.
The first time the food trucks rolled to a stop and raised up their windows on the High Dive parking lot in January, they sold out of food in hours.
A helicopter streaked through the Friday morning sky, dropping tiny spheres that ignited dry brush and sent plumes of smoke into the air.
Gainesville Mayor Craig Lowe announced plans to present a resolution supporting gun safety to the City Commission during a demonstration on Bo Diddley Community Plaza on Saturday.
Gainesville city election candidates discussed transportation needs, the closing of a former jail and building renovations during a forum Saturday afternoon.
Tim Tebow announced Thursday he will cancel his appearance at a Texas church this spring.
Gainesville Police Officer Michael Preston only knew the woman’s name, but that didn’t stop him from saving her life.
Mondays are easy for Byron Jimmy.
Students who don’t take a second look before a spoonful of cereal might have a sharp bite.
After an almost six-month investigation, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Gainesville man Wednesday morning accused of possessing child pornography on his computer.
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