Man arrested for vandalizing Institute of Black Culture sign
The UF Police Department arrested a man connected with the vandalism of the Institute of Black Culture sign Thursday. This is his third time vandalizing the same sign.
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The UF Police Department arrested a man connected with the vandalism of the Institute of Black Culture sign Thursday. This is his third time vandalizing the same sign.
Local community members passionately aired their views about the Gainesville Police Department’s K-9 unit at a special meeting of the City Commission Wednesday.
Florida linebacker Diwun Black was dismissed from the football program Wednesday, first reported by Zach Abolverdi. The former top-rated junior college player in the country is no longer listed on the Gators roster.
With family and political supporters in attendance, District 1 Commissioner Mary Alford rejoined her fellow commissioners for the first time in half a year.
The Gainesville community has waited months after the mauling of resident Terrell Bradley to hear what the Gainesville Police Department and Gainesville City Commission will do with the troubled GPD K-9 unit. Scheduled meetings for September and October were abruptly canceled.
Redshirt freshman Florida tight end Nick Elksnis announced Tuesday that he will be entering the transfer portal at the end of the season. The Jacksonville product appeared in four games this season for the Gators, but he had no catches.
Gainesville’s Butler Plaza Publix was robbed at gunpoint Sunday night — and the culprit told investigators the money was to pay his rent.
Eighteen seniors were honored for what could be their last game in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Nov. 12. Although many of the players have remaining eligibility and could return, the annual ceremony held for the Gators’ locker room veterans was another indicator of the passage of time.
Florida redshirt sophomore wide receiver Trent Whittemore announced Monday he’ll be entering his name into the transfer portal as a graduate student. The Gainesville native and former Buchholz High School star had four catches for 87 yards this season.
Mary Wise had a dilemma.
Derek LaMontagne has been trying for more than a year to stop his housing complex from shutting down.
Sen. Ben Sasse will become UF’s president Feb. 6, 2023, according to his publicly released contract. Upon an analysis by The Alligator, his contract draws many similarities to President Kent Fuchs’ 2014 employment agreement with UF.
Alachua County encountered another bout of severe weather last week with Tropical Storm Nicole, more than one month after minimal damages were felt from Hurricane Ian.
Voting in Alachua County will look different in future elections after a referendum item passed in the Nov. 8 election despite the wishes of the Alachua County Commission.
Brian McNab fondly remembers many memories from his close friendship with environmentalist Archie Carr. One sticks with him: purchasing the land — home to a beloved Live oak tree — that Archie convinced him to in the late 1970s.
Theresa Sumrall doesn’t spend her lunch breaks conversing with coworkers — instead, stray cats are usually her company of choice.
It’s the end of an era, some bar-hoppers say. Madrina’s, a downtown Gainesville cocktail bar, is set to close its doors for financial reasons after six years in business.
With a host of familiar faces, a prophesied “red wave” and a pair of electoral changes in Alachua County, this year’s midterm election left its mark.
More than 70 Alachua County ninth graders will have the opportunity to get a high school diploma, an associate in science degree or two industry certifications at Santa Fe College’s new charter school, starting Fall 2023.
The Florida men's tennis team hosted its only home event of the Fall season and every player had successful outings. The Gators grabbed 27 wins over the weekend, including some victories over fellow teammates.