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.
'Not here, not now, not ever': Activists protest possible Florida detention center
By Jordan Klucharich | Aug. 6Protesters 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’
Apr. 14Big: 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
Jan. 21Known 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.