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PHOTOS: A taste of Florida’s rich food heritage

The Florida Heritage Foods Initiative launched its third farmers market May 8 to showcase Florida’s agricultural diversity from cultures across the globe. Co-hosted with Grove Street Farmers Market on 1001 NW 4th St., it brought additional small-scale vendors and educational groups to feature the history and impact of worldwide cultural influence to local farming. The FHFI is a three-year USDA grant project between the Florida Organic Growers and Santa Fe College. Event coordinator Kathy Anderson said each FHFI farmers market will present a new theme based on in-season agriculture and international holidays. “Each farmers market will be a unique experience,” she said. “It all stems on what’s in season for that event, and the time of year for the event.”

PHOTOS: Elaine Hargrove

Elaine Hargrove’s life since retirement is filled with trips around the world with her husband Kevin, enjoying live music and dancing like no one’s watching. She also performs her own music for charity.

Florida holds annual Orange and Blue Game

UF's freshmen and transfer portal signees made their debut in the Gators' Spring game.

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park continues to compel nature-lovers

Guests describe the state park as an escape into the Old Florida wilderness, emoting a tugging feeling of nostalgia for an era that you haven’t lived in — but feel like you could belong to. The area was remote when Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings thrived there as a divorced writer. Only seven families lived in Cross Creek when she arrived. The allure of isolation in the wilderness is an intriguing pull for many readers, idealizing the immersion experience.

UF Shands hosts Bike Rodeo, Safety and Health Fair

UF Health Shands Hospital gave away 86 bikes and 13 children's cars at the Bike Rodeo, Safety and Health Fair on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

Gators gymnastics wins Southeastern Conference Championship

Florida's gymnastics won its 12th Southeastern Conference title behind the Gators' season-high team score.

Gators get knocked out of SEC Tournament

Florida Gators were shy of one point from moving on in the SEC basketball tournament on Thursday, March 9, 2023.

UF Surf Club competes in New Smyrna Beach competition

UF Surf Club's A Team placed third overall at the NSSA college competition at New Smyrna Beach on Sunday, March 5, 2023. To prepare for the waves, they skateboarded on their backyard half pipe in Gainesville.

UF breaks world record for fist bumps by mascot

Gainesville locals protest gender-affirming care at rule hearing in Tallahassee

Police escorted about 100 supporters of the transgender community out of the Department of Transportation Auditorium in Tallahassee, some leaving without the rights they had only hours prior. 

UF president Ben Sasse announces new campus in Jacksonville

UF students protest first week of Ben Sasse

County bomb squad investigates 'suspicious package'

‘Ye is Right’ antisemitic group gathers crowd

Adopt-athon Pawty takes over First Magnitude Brewing Company

PHOTOS: Hundreds march in Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade

DJ Diesel rocks the swamp

DJ Diesel — also known as Shaquille O'Neal — comes to Gainesville for a Halloween bash to spin some music for thousands of fans. UF students, Gainesville locals and Shaq fanatics flocked to Vivid Sky Warehouse on Oct. 31 to hear Shaquille O'Neal, Kaivon and Butler DJ'ing for one night only. 

PHOTOS: Students protest outside of Sen. Ben Sasse interview with Board of Trustees

PHOTOS: Sen. Ben Sasse interviewed by UF Board of Trustees

U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, returned to UF campus Tuesday to be interviewed by the Board of Trustees. If selected, Sasse will succeed President Kent Fuchs as UF’s 13th president. 

Florida defeated by Georgia 42-20 in annual rivalry game

UGA, the No. 1 team in the country and reigning national champion, proved to be too much for Florida Saturday en route to a 42-20 win. Georgia’s best players like Bowers and junior defensive lineman Jalen Carter dominated as head coach Kirby Smart’s team looked the part of the country’s top team.