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Local
3 years ago
OFR crews responded to apartment fire started by candle, two pet birds rescued | PHOTOS

OFR says the fire happened Tuesday afternoon at Saddleworth Green Apartments on SW 1st Street.

Education
3 years ago
Alachua County school district now offering free virtual mental health services for students

The virtual therapy sessions are to help students deal with stress, bullying, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and many other issues.

Community
3 years ago
Marion County accepts land donation for sheriff’s office horses, livestock, seized animals. Makes progress toward plans for location for new animal shelter

Marion County Commission also awarded $125,000 total to three local animal rescues to help address animal overpopulation issues in the short-term.

Community
3 years ago
Lawn mowers and more made up the University of Florida’s Facilities Services holiday parade | PHOTOS & VIDEO

A parade of fire trucks, utility vehicles and construction equipment briefly stopped traffic in Gainesville Tuesday morning for a holiday parade.

State
3 years ago
You can give the gift of enjoying Florida State Parks, hunting and fishing for half off but time is running out

Half price annual Florida State Park passes and Gold Sportsman licenses are available but only until January 13.

Crime & Safety
3 years ago
Threat on social media prompts evacuation of Gainesville and Alachua County’s government buildings | PHOTOS

For more than two hours, city and county residents could not access the governmental services housed in the Gainesville city hall and Alachua County administration building.

Crime & Safety
3 years ago
Marion County Sheriff’s Office investigating a deadly shooting at a home in a retirement community in Summerfield

Deputies say the shooting happened in the 11000 block of Southeast 170th Lane in the Stonecrest subdivision.

Local
3 years ago
PHOTOS & VIDEO: Gainesville city hall and Alachua County administration building both back open, public services resume

Shortly after 1 p.m., both the city and county government buildings were deemed safe and reopened to the public.

Weather Updates
3 years ago
Cold temperatures may require a hot cup of anything to get your day going

After brisk nights and chilly mornings, your days will warm up to the 50s and 60s.

Community
3 years ago
Cheddar cheese, ham, and other groceries that dropped in price in the South last month

Stacker used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to find the grocery items that saw the largest price decreases from October to November in the South.