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The proposal would allow the University of Florida to build on the research infrastructure started at Sanford Burnham.

Alachua County Public Schools approved seven administrative appointments at Tuesday’s board meeting.

Gainesville people and businesses will be featured on three nationally broadcast television shows this weekend, starting with “Beyond the Tank” and “Undercover Boss” on Friday night and ending with “Tiny House Nation” on Saturday night.

Put on your sneaks and head over to the Tower Road library at 9:30 a.m. for some Zumba fun with a certified instructor. It’s free.

The commission decided to strip Gainesville of its authority to administer grants and dilute the Tourist Development Council's ability to award grants.

Gainesville residents will take home empty bowls Thursday evening to help eliminate hunger in north central Florida.

Summer is approaching, which means more free time for kids to explore parks, trails and woods. It also means greater odds of coming face-to-face with a snake.

Construction of a new multipurpose recreation facility next to the Hal Brady Recreation Complex in Alachua will begin soon.

“It was a very violent attack,” ASO spokesman Art Forgey said.

Butler Enterprises announced two more tenants coming to the Butler North expansion project Tuesday.