Gainesville FL

No injuries were reported during the incident and Gainesville Fire Rescue reminded residents that a burn ban is in effect due to dry, cold conditions increasing fire risk. Firefighters responded to an exterior fire at a commercial building in the 200 block of SW 2nd Avenue in Gainesville on Monday morning.

Twin brothers Alex and Andrew Schwartz are 20 years into their careers as HVAC technicians and have spent the last three years as co-owners of Eagle AC, their own HVAC business based in Gainesville. As Floridians battle record-low temperatures this time of year, the brothers are working to keep people...

As I visited Haile Farmers Market Jan. 17., I noticed an irony — the word “farmer” in Haile Farmers Market is clearly the least important word in the sequence. An abundance of designer-wearing and eight-dollar-cold-brew-sipping shoppers were buying goods from overpriced sticker shops and artisan carpenters. Virtually...

For some people like Charles “Chuck” Peck, Florida’s nature and wildlife are very special to him. He loves to spend time outdoors and learn about tree species, but arthritis and macular degeneration, which affected part of his eyesight, made it hard for him to walk down outdoor trails like he used to.

(Editor's note: The article contains previously published information.) What turns an ordinary dinner into a truly romantic night out? Is it the food and service? Perhaps it's the lighting, noise level and decor? Whatever the reason, the right restaurant can make all the difference. With Valentine’s Day fast...

Dealijah Depatrick Seay, 18, of Gainesville, was arrested on drug and firearm charges after a traffic stop yesterday in Alachua. The post Gainesville man arrested on drug and firearm charges in Alachua appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

UNION COUNTY, Fla. – Students and faculty at Lake Butler Middle School will be without heat for an unknown period of time due to “issues with the system,” according to the superintendent of schools for the Union County School District. In a statement sent to News4JAX, officials...

Dean Allen Harper, 55, has been indicted in federal court for possession of an unmarked and unregistered firearm/silencer. The post Gainesville man indicted on federal charge of unlawful possession of a silencer appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Despite pushback from Alachua County Public Schools, Newberry Elementary School is transitioning into a charter school. As Newberry Community School prepares to open this August, much remains uncertain. The charter board is in the process of planning transportation, meal and child care services. During this...

Variety is featured on the menu at Xclusive Eats restaurant, with daily specials ranging from classic American cuisine to soul food, seafood and more. The restaurant , located in the former home of Southern Charm Kitchen at 1714 SE Hawthorne Road, also serves desserts such as slices of cake and pie, along with a...