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Sunday, September 14, 2025

On St. Patrick's Day, about 100 people attended "Dia Day," a celebration of the late artist Bo Diddley, at Bo Diddley Plaza. The event featured a musical and fashion show that revolved around art including sculpting, hair braiding, live painting and clothing design all on one stage. Kristen McDaniel, the granddaughter of Bo Diddley, embraced the community outreach and artistry of the event that her late grandfather stood for. 

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Students, firefighters and Gainesville residents climbed the equivalent of 110 floors on Sept. 11, 2025. The memorial walk honored the lives lost from the 9/11 terrorists attacks on the Twin Towers.

9/11 Memorial Walk

Students, firefighters and Gainesville residents climbed the equivalent of 110 floors on Sept. 11, 2025. The memorial walk honored the lives lost from the 9/11 terrorists attacks on the Twin Towers.




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