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Gainesville firefighters this morning battled a blaze at the Oakbrook of Gainesville Condominiums complex. There were no injuries and one of the renters on the first floor was evacuated by crews.

A crash involving two semis blocked traffic in both directions on Interstate 75 at Mile Marker 387 Monday morning.

Uncle Sam says “where’s my money?” Your income taxes are due today.

Two Gainesville men were arrested Saturday for their alleged involvement in the rape of a female who had come to their apartment to have sex with one of the men after a night of drinking together at a midtown bar.

The Buchholz High School math team won its 12th consecutive state championship Saturday.

The landing spot was a source of contention between the developers of the two projects, with Deborah Butler saying it would cut through a planned bus transfer station in Butler Plaza North.

After 20 years in law enforcement in New York, Ross Falisi thought he would retire to Florida with his family and horses. But something didn’t feel right.

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Whether you are a renter or in the market to buy a house now or in the future or are interested in learning about the fair housing laws, the 2016 Fair Housing Expo will educate you on these topics.

A Gainesville woman was arrested Friday on allegations she tried to get another woman to pay $20 to have her kitten returned and threatening to hurt the kitten if the money was not paid, police reported.