Gainesville FL

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at UFL chapter and does not reflect the views of Spoon University. When I first came to college in Gainesville, Florida, I thought it would never live up to my foodie standards. While I have been pleasantly surprised by all the great cafes, lunch...

In October 2025, the Alachua County Public Works Department held a field demonstration on County Road 235. The purpose was to test Mastic One, a crack-sealing material made by Crafco Inc., Preservation Products. The demonstration aimed to assess how well the product could extend the life of roads with heavy truck...

Officials with GRACE Marketplace are thanking Gainesville city commissioners for selling them city land for a dollar.

In the heart of Gainesville, Florida, the downtown area has been receiving praise from residents who have been living there for years. The area, known for its quirky streets, leafy parks, and a variety of housing options, has become a favorite for both families and individuals. The residents appreciate the sense of...

Our Santa Fe Riveer, an organization focused on protecting the Santa Fe River and its surrounding environment, reports that Gilchrist County commissioners have approved a new safety agreement with Ginnie Springs. This decision comes after two fatal shootings occurred at the park during Memorial Day weekend in 2024.

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, Fla. – Deputies are on scene at the Keystone Airport after a stunt plane crashed during a flight Saturday morning, leaving one dead, according to the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office. Bradford County firefighters extinguished the resulting fire, and the scene has been secured. It is currently...

A Gainesville man recently convicted of murder, Alderious Jerrad White, 32, will be transferred from the Alachua County Jail to the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) to serve a five-decade prison sentence. White's conviction stems from the 2022 murder of D'halani Armstrong, who lost her life at the age of...

Bread of the Mighty in Gainesville started an emergency food distribution program last week to deal with higher demand from SNAP recipients and other food-insecure families in Alachua, Levy, Gilchrist and Union counties. The emergency program starts as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ends because...

After more than two decades serving local students, the Pace Center for Girls of Marion County will close its doors on Dec. 19, due to “the myriad of challenges facing this center,” according to an announcement from the organization. “This decision was incredibly difficult and made only after...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The Gainesville High School teacher at the center of a controversial end-of-the-year superlative will be given the opportunity to respond to a state complaint. Lauren Watts was removed from her classroom earlier this school year after the mother of a former student claimed her son was...