Florida's hurricane season preparations are hampered by a state budget stalemate and federal cuts to agencies like FEMA and NOAA. Disagreements between the Florida House and Senate have delayed the ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is taking another step towards reinstating an annual black bear hunt. The commission is meeting Wednesday, May 21, in Ocala to consider rules for a 23-day bear ...

The Star Center Theatre in Gainesville, Florida, celebrated its 25th anniversary. Founder Rhonda Wilson aimed to create a diverse and empowering space for children through the arts. The theater has ...

The Florida House passed a $5.4 billion tax relief package that would eliminate all 62 of the state's tourist development councils. The Senate proposes a smaller $2.2 billion tax cut focused on sales ...

The SEC Softball Tournament begins on May 6 in Athens, Georgia. Oklahoma is the No. 1 seed. Texas A&M is seeded second, followed by Texas and Tennessee. All four received a double bye into the ...

WASHINGTON − Mike Waltz is out as President Donald Trump's national security adviser and is instead his new nominee for ambassador to the United Nations in a major shake-up of Trump's national ...

GRU is adding additional deposits to customers' accounts due to late or missed payments. Some Gainesville residents, including long-time customers, are surprised by the substantial deposit amounts.

Gainesville's Tom Petty Park is undergoing renovations to enhance accessibility and recreational opportunities. The park, renamed in 2018 to honor the late musician, will feature new pickleball courts ...

Carol Marie Rosselle passed away peacefully at home on March 1st, 2025 after a short illness. Carol was born in 1951 to James and Mary Joy Martin. Carol grew up in Hialeah, Florida. Carol married Bill ...

Curtis Lamar Reese, Sr., Age 70, Former Bus Driver with Gainesville Regional Transit System and Greyhound Bus Lines and 1973 Graduate of Eastside High School, peacefully left us on March 25, 2025. The ...

Laurie Johnston, “Grandmamma J” (“Tootsie” to some), passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025. She was born Laurie Louise Nicholson on November 13, 1927, in Athens, Georgia. Her funeral service will be held ...

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