Local
1 year ago
Gainesville to honor Cuban American music legend Willy Chirino with the Key to the City

Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward will honor salsa icon Willy Chirino with a Key to the City and declare Nov. 2 as ‘Willy Chirino Day,’ celebrating his 50-year career and philanthropic impact at Bo Diddley Plaza.

Entertainment
1 year ago
The Glass Menagerie opens at Ocala Civic Theatre

Tennessee Williams’ classic drama ‘The Glass Menagerie,’ featuring a faded Southern belle and her two grown children in 1930s St. Louis, comes to Ocala Civic Theatre Nov. 7-24.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Student arrested after bringing loaded firearm to Gainesville High School

A Gainesville High School student was arrested Tuesday after officers found a loaded handgun in his backpack following an anonymous tip.

Local
1 year ago
Marion County Sheriff’s Office mourns loss of pioneering female Major Patti Lumpkin

Major Lumpkin made history as the first female road deputy and the first female major in the department, retiring in 2010.

Jobs
1 year ago
Florida offers disaster unemployment assistance for Hurricane Helene impact

Florida residents and businesses affected by Hurricane Helene can now apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) to help cover lost wages.

Local
1 year ago
Alachua County faces debris pickup delays as contractors shift to hard-hit coastal regions

There have been delays as contractors shift focus to higher-paying, hurricane-impacted coastal areas, with efforts underway to expedite local cleanup.

Business
1 year ago
Marion County recommends zoning change for major mixed-use development amid traffic concerns

The Martingale development plan, which will be reviewed in November, aims to combine homes and businesses on more than 43 acres.

Local
1 year ago
City of Gainesville outlines safety tips for trick-or-treaters ahead of Halloween

With the spookiest day of the year approaching, the City of Gainesville wants to ensure pedestrian safety.

Features
1 year ago
Xtraordinary Joy: A mother’s mission to support daughter with rare genetic condition

Amy Meacham created Xtraordinary Joy to fund research and build an inclusive community for families affected by Xq27-Xq28 deletion.

Local
1 year ago
Firefighters extinguish early-morning structure fire in Gainesville | PHOTOS

Gainesville Fire Rescue says the cause of the fire is under investigation.