Ken Stanford

The population of Gainesville increased by 720 in the year ending July 1, 2013, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits jumped last week, but remained at a low level that suggests hiring should remain steady.

The American Collegiate Rowing Association (ACRA) National Championship Regatta will be held for the fourth year in a row Saturday and Sunday at the Clarks Bridge Olympic venue in Gainesville.

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett ended his fight Wednesday to stop same-sex marriage in the state,

The United States has deployed 80 military personnel to Chad to help locate the nearly 300 girls kidnapped in Nigeria last month, President Barack Obama said Wednesday.

Three of the nation's five fastest-growing cities - and seven of the top 15 - are located in Texas, new data from the Census Bureau shows.

North Korea fired into disputed waters near a South Korean warship Thursday, a Joint Chiefs of Staff officer said, in the latest sign of tension rising between the bitter rivals in recent weeks.

Armed security forces at a nuclear missile base failed a drill last summer that simulated the hostile takeover of a missile launch silo because they were unable to speedily regain control of the captured nuclear weapon, according to an internal Air Force review obtained by The Associated Press.

A Hall County Sheriff's Office deputy has been recognized for his work in the fight against domestic violence.

Stocks were on the rebound Wednesday, up from Tuesday as investors looked through the latest corporate earnings news.