Da'Shawn Hand

Da’Shawn Hand, the No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2014 according to Rivals.com, celebrates after committing to Alabama over Florida and Michigan on Thursday afternoon at a ceremony at Woodbridge (Va.) Senior High.

The city of Gainesville as it's known now has a unique scene. However the traditions and culture haven't always been the same, and the impacts of this change is felt locally.

Anenaa Kumar

Gainesville Culture History

By Anenaa Kumar | 7:08pm

The city of Gainesville as it's known now has a unique scene. However the traditions and culture haven't always been the same, and the impacts of this change is felt locally.

Customers of Karma Cream lounge in the cafe reflected in a pastry display case in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.

Michael Angee

Influx of Student Businesses

By Michael Angee | 6:44pm

Customers of Karma Cream lounge in the cafe reflected in a pastry display case in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.

Karma Cream’s brick storefront in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.

Michael Angee

Influx of Student Businesses

By Michael Angee | 6:44pm

Karma Cream’s brick storefront in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.

Solutions by The State News