Commissioners asked for staff to return with two options.

Gainesville city commissioners greenlight projects at two fire stations, with construction expected to begin in the coming months.

The Gainesville City Commission unanimously entered a maximum price agreement for sitework construction to begin at two local stations - three and nine - at its Thursday meeting.

Gainesville's The Streatery project began construction April 13. The $4.5 million project will transform Southwest First Avenue downtown into a two-block pedestrian-friendly site for hosting festivals and events.

TV20's Kayla Lewis sat down with the city's GCRA director to learn more about resource fairs aimed at bringing property owners together with contractors and lenders to make the projects come to fruition.

SR 121 and NW 53rd Avenue closed.

A wildfire on North Main Street in Gainesville prompted evacuations in the area and is spreading despite first response efforts.

Florida Forest Service officials say the fire started around 2 Sunday afternoon, and is burning in the woods near Gainesville Regional Utilities' eastside operations center.

The highway is closed off around 8300 N. State Road 121, just north of Tree Farm road.

Alachua County leaders say family homelessness is a growing issue in the community.

One of the two finalists for animal resources director in Alachua County has withdrawn her application.

Glover also gave update on college dean searches at faculty senate meeting.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on April 17 appointed four local leaders, including two reappointments, to the Santa Fe College District Board of Trustees.

Two trustees returning, two new to roles.

Gainesville remains a top college town thanks to affordability, strong graduation rates, and a large student population anchored by the University of Florida.

Fire now at 302 acres in east Alachua County.

A brush / forest fire that broke out Wednesday evening is still in the process of being contained.

Crews battle 306-acre State Road 26 fire and 30-acre Millican Road fire as burn bans are extended.

Dr. Scott Teitelbaum helped hundreds through addiction recovery.

One of Gainesville's largest food events returned to Celebration Pointe for its 10th year on Thursday. The GCM Spring Food Festival, hosted by Gift Certificates and More, transformed the shopping mall into a bustling hub of food, music and family-friendly entertainment.

The Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center will host its third annual "Black Cowboys & Cowgirls in Florida: Then and Now" event on Friday and Saturday, featuring a two-day celebration on history, culture, and community.

A new community music festival is set to debut this weekend in the Town of Tioga.

The "Little Free Pantry" is now set up on the front porch of Joy Glanzer's realty office, located across from Newberry City Hall.

Healthy Heroes Day returned to Gainesville, and UF Health Shands Children's Hospital brought together local organizations to share child safety tips with families.

The Florida Forest Service extinguished a 400-acre wildfire on State Road 26 in Alachua County Thursday.

Varying weather conditions throughout the next 7 days, but constant low humidity and exceptional drought levels will keep the fire danger high.

Event offered educational sessions, wellness activities and community connections for those who care for others.

Westwood Middle School took first place in the ninth annual Alachua County Civics Challenge this week.

It has been 32 years since the remains of 24-year-old Robert Howards were discovered in a wooded area near SW Archer Road and SW 170th Street.

In the PaCE program, students begin their UF education online before transitioning to in-person classes after completing certain requirements.

Leaders of the Humane Society of North Central Florida are asking for fosters shortly after a brush fire started near their shelter.

Alachua County Public Schools will be open after consulting with fire officials, Alachua County Emergency Management, and law enforcement.

Florida Highway Patrol troopers say the 59-year-old was traveling northbound on County Road 225 at around 11:30 p.m.

Community concern soon led to a group investigation effort into ACAR's alleged mistreatment of animals. In an effort spearheaded by a volunteer, community members filed public records requests from ACAR.

Hundreds of people gathered in Gainesville on Sunday afternoon for the 13th annual 'Walk in My Shoes."

Just Between Friends of Gainesville, the state's largest children's pop-up resale event, brought families, educators and community partners together for a multiday consignment sale in Alachua.

A longstanding kitchen built by enslaved labor is now restored.

A parade has come to Alachua County this weekend - but it's not your typical parade. For its 67th year, the Parade of Homes is back, giving future homeowners and anyone who loves architecture and interior design a chance to tour some of the newest homes and features across the area.

Troopers say they are investigating a deadly crash that happened on Southeast US Highway 301 and Southeast 41st Lane in Hawthorne Sunday morning.

Two people were found unresponsive in the water near High Springs.

Despite being from Havana and having built a life in America for the last three decades, Rafael Crespo-Garcia, 54, now lives in Mexico after being deported in January.

Florida PTA hosted an online meeting with Pinellas, Orange and Broward Counties

North Florida's springs have suffered the consequences of residential and agricultural development for decades, environmental experts say. Recent conditions have prompted spring scientists and preservation groups to raise concerns over the state's water supply and quality.

Florida's specialty license plate program is expanding with eight new options, bringing the total to 157 ways to show support.