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 ...

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 ...

Melvin (Muz) C. Dace, M.D., passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025 in Gainesville, FL, just shy of his 89th birthday. Muz was born in the small town of Sikeston, Mo. on May 13, 1936. Muz had many ...

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 ...

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Mr. Reginald Jerome Ivery, Sr., 70, passed away on March 18, 2025. Visitation for Mr. Ivery will be Friday, March 28, 2025 from 2:00 to 7:00 PM at Chestnut Memorial Chapel, 18 NW 8th Avenue, ...