A Gainesville man who stole Mayor Pegeen Hanrahan’s wallet from City Hall years ago was arrested again Tuesday morning when a witness noticed him trying to get into vehicles in her neighborhood.
Gainesville Police Department Chief Tony Jones wants city residents to understand a couple of things.
Wood paneling, shag carpet and a plastic pantry frame the interior of the van-turned-home. To some, the 1994 Ford Econoline is a mere vehicle, but to some homeless people in Florida, it is a beacon of hope.
Jewish young adults hoping to explore their heritage can begin registering at noon today for a free 10-day trip to Israel this summer.
Two St. Francis House residents were arrested and charged with attempted murder for beating a homeless man Saturday.
Voter registration for the 2010 election ended Monday evening with 2,669 less registered voters in Alachua County than in 2009.
When George Hyde put pencil to paper Saturday morning, he and about 80 people followed more than 300 clues to fill out more than 500 little white squares with various words and phrases.
Meet Marshall. He is almost 1 year old and weighs about 70 pounds.
Tate sprung from the ground and started running after his friend, Abbie. He chased her around a tree and through a mud bog.
When 16-year-old Derek Bolser woke up at 5 a.m. Sunday and put on his size 11.5 bright yellow Nike Mayfly running shoes, he only planned to compete in one race: the 26.2-mile marathon relay for the 2010 Five Points of Life Race Weekend.
Of the about 150 people gathered at the Bo Diddley Community Plaza Saturday.
Monday is the last day to register to vote in the upcoming city election for a city commision seat and Gainesville mayor.
A Gainesville man was arrested Friday after a UF student answered a job ad he posted on Craigslist, met with him and then found out he was a sex offender.
Carron Smith and Richard Smith renewed their vows for Valentine’s Day.
Residents of a university apartment complex across from the Levin College of Law were evacuated for about four hours.
Local political candidates brought campaign buttons and balloons onto the Plaza of the Americas Thursday.
From apartment shootings to on-campus burglaries, the rate for student-related crimes has been on the rise in Gainesville throughout the past year.
Throwing back Jägerbombs and sipping Red Bull and vodka may do more than leave you with a nasty hangover, according to a recent UF study that says combining energy drinks and alcohol creates a dangerous cocktail.
While some Gainesville residents are looking for love in people this weekend, others may find that love in a different type of companion.
Editor’s Note: This is the final installment of the Face in the Race series.
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