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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Former Dean of the College of Education at the University of Florida passed away on March 10, 2025, in Cresco, IA, at the age of 92, following a brief illness. David held the position of Dean for 16 ...

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Chen-Chi Hsu, 89, of Gainesville, Florida passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Penghu, Taiwan on September 20, 1935, to Ling Hsien Hsu and Li Kuai ...

Elder Emory Wade Greenlee, age 82 of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on March 18, 2025. Elder Greenlee is survived by a devoted wife, Mamie Doris Greenlee; 1 son, Daryle Greenlee, 1 son who ...

Spirit Airlines, which has several routes in and out of Nevada, has filed for bankruptcy. The company's announcement early Monday, Nov. 18, was quickly followed by this statement to alleviate travel ...