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Gender norms are still present in heterosexual relationships, even when it comes to who pays at dinner.

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Gender norms are still present in heterosexual relationships, even when it comes to who pays at dinner.

'Not here, not now, not ever': Activists protest possible Florida detention center

Protesters gathered outside Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, a training facility for the Florida National Guard near Starke, Florida, on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Despite a heat index of 105 degrees, over 250 activists lined neighboring roads out of fear the training base will become the next Alligator Alcatraz.

Big: Culture & Arts Festival serves as local ‘infrastructure’

Big: Culture & Arts Festival took place April 11 and 12 in Downtown Gainesville. The opening block party welcomed food and clothing vendors, as well as musicians and artists. ?: Madilyn Gemme

Jenna Horner: More than Meets the Mural

Known for her bright use of color on walls all over Gainesville, Jenna Horner tries to spread positivity in any way she can. In an attempt to bridge the division between people, she said, she wants to help people see the light when things may feel a little dark.

Meet Jenna Horner: More than meets the mural

Known for her bright use of color on walls all over Gainesville, Jenna Horner tries to spread positivity in any way she can. In an attempt to bridge the division between people, she said, she wants to help people see the light when things may feel a little dark. Video by Ashleigh Lucas

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Known for her bright use of color on walls all over Gainesville, Jenna Horner tries to spread positivity in any way she can.

Alachua County celebrates 200 years with a kickoff celebration

Alachua County kicked off its 200th birthday festivities Jan. 11 with an event titled “Discover 200 – A Bicentennial Celebration.” The event featured food trucks, face paintings, balloon animals, historical and county service exhibits and music on two stages at Depot Park and Heartwood Soundstage. UF mascots Albert and Alberta were also in attendance. Read more on our website! Article by Annie Wang and video by Lorenza Weaver

Hammer time: Gainesville’s Thor brings joy through weekly runs

When faced with the trials and tribulations of midlife monotony, middle-aged adults find their ways of coping. Some people buy Corvettes. Others may get a new tattoo. But Robb Eggleston took a different approach. Donning a winged helmet, a lightning-decorated fanny pack and a toy hammer, Eggleston embarks on a weekly run every Thursday — or as he calls it, “Thorsday.” When Eggleston, 53, took up the mantle of the Norse thunder god, he said he did it to serve his community. Video by Gabriella Aulisio

City Commission addresses proposed funding cuts to RTS; UF invites city ‘back to the table’

The Gainesville City Commission held a special meeting Thursday addressing the reductions in funding for the Gainesville Regional Transit System proposed by UF during “good-faith talks” between the city and the university. No official decisions have been made regarding the proposed changes, and UF and the city are “still at the table,” according to a letter from UF sent Thursday.

Eyes in the sky: A look at Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit

Created by Kyle King

Gainesville votes in Florida primary election

Nearly deserted Alachua County polls defined the 2024 presidential preference primary election March 19, highlighting low voter turnout and persisting racial disparities. Alachua County Republican presidential preference primary voter turnout displays an overall decline since 2004, falling below the 2024 state average turnout of approximately 21.2%. President Joe Biden was automatically listed as the state’s Democratic presidential nominee prior to the preference primary election day, leaving only registered Republicans with the choice to weigh in on their party candidates.

Vision Party wins Spring 2024 executive ticket, majority Senate seats

As Supervisor of Elections Ethan Halle stood on the stairs above the Reitz atrium, the ground floor came to a hush as students set down their Sprite cups and lowered their cardboard cutouts of candidates’ heads. The results were in. Vision Party swept the executive ticket of the Spring 2024 SG election, electing John Brinkman as student body president. Laura Thomas and Saketh Damera, both from Vision, will serve as vice president and treasurer. Filmed by Gabriella Aulisio, Kyle King and Ben Nielsen

UF Student Government Executive Debate 2024

UF students gathered at the Reitz Grand Ballroom Feb. 12 to watch Change Party's and Vision Party's Spring 2024 executive ticket candidates debate in preparation for the upcoming Student Government election. Filmed by Ben Nielsen, Kyle King and Gabriella Aulisio Edited by Kyle King Thumbnail photo by Evelyn Miguel

Gainesville hosts 37th Hoggetowne Medieval Faire

Flocks of families, friends and fabled characters gathered at Depot Park Jan. 27-28 to revel in warm weather and high spirits at the 37th annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire. This year’s event offered a different spin on the typical three-weekend affair, with free admission, a one-weekend schedule and a smaller event space.

Sunshine Music Festival opens doors to free shows

Video by Kyle King

Alachua County gathers for celebratory parades of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Hundreds of Alachua County residents took to the streets Monday, commemorating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. through a series of county-wide celebrations. Jan. 15 marked the 40th anniversary of Gainesville's celebration honoring King, and Micanopy’s first annual march. The events were filled with signs, speeches, awards and hotdogs.

Mind Over Stigma Journalist Roundtable | The Independent Florida Alligator

Caitlyn Schiffer talks with Topher Adams, Sophia Bailly, Jared Teitel and Kat Tran in this roundtable podcast about their own mental health experiences as journalists. Filmed and edited by Ben Nielsen.

Gainesville Pride Festival 2023

Fall 2023 Student Government elections