Ernest Lee Sheppard, Age 78, US Army Veteran and retired Pressman with the Gainesville Sun Newspaper suddenly left us on January 16, 2025 while at his home in Newberry, Florida. Mr. Sheppard will ...

affectionately known as Nick, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 15, 2025, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 28. Nick was born on April 6, 1996, in Gainesville, Florida, to Patrick Balkisson ...

Gloria Mims (64) of Gainesville, peacefully transitioned from this life on Thursday, January 30th, 2025. Mrs. Mims is affectionately remembered as a loving and softhearted friend and relative.

It's time for everyone's favorite part of the week: The Gainesville Sun Athlete of the Week Poll. Here are the best of the bunch from high school sports events held Jan. 21-28. Coaches ...