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Museum Nights at the Harn from 6-9 p.m., you’ll play with words, jump to conclusions and make leaps of logic.

Mental illnesses aren't necessarily visible: One doesn't require a cast to heal depression or an oxygen mask to soothe schizoaffective disorder.

The County Commission has decided to ask voters by way of the Nov. 8 ballot to renew a half-cent sales tax that will be used to fund conservation lands and parks and recreation projects.

Trendy accused co-founder Jeremy Stieglitz of secretly starting the new company with employees recruited from his old company while under a noncompete agreement.

As of 5:20 p.m., the last student had left the school, and law enforcement officials from several agencies continued searching for two suspects.

If you noticed that the price of blueberries is high this year, blame it on the mild start to winter.

Drivers looking to head south on Interstate 75 from Northwest 39th Avenue tonight will find a significant detour in their plans.

Calling all younguns: Alachua County schools is having its kindergarten roundup. They’re asking parents of kids who will be 5 on or before Sept. 1 to come to your zoned school at 2 p.m. with your child’s birth certificate, proof of physical exam, 2 proofs of residence in a parent’s name, immunization record and Social Security card. Don’t know your zoned school? Call 955-7700.

A pickup truck flipped and two drivers were hospitalized following a crash on West University Avenue and Sixth Street Tuesday afternoon caused by a red-light runner, the Gainesville Police Department reported.

County officials have decided to change their approach to a dispute with the city of Gainesville over possession of an old Regional Transit System facility.