For just over two weeks, the Gainesville Police Department has increased patrols in an area of the city that has been plagued by recent violent crimes.
Southern Baptist officials have cleared seven churches accused of covering up sexual abuse just days after a top leader called for greater scrutiny following a joint newspaper investigation that uncovered rampant sexual misconduct.
A Gainesville non-profit has launched an initiative with two goals - raise money for the My Sister's Place shelter for women and help local high school students find an affordable and stylish prom dress.