Aaron Green, a 73-year-old Gainesville resident, speaks to the city commission Thursday night about polystyrene cups and containers. Green said the discussions about possibly banning single-use plastics was affecting his business, Fletcher’s Cocktail Lounge, which is located at 619 NW 5th Ave.
Waldo Sweet Potato Festival
By Tessa Davidson | 11:42pmThemed shirts for sale at the 2nd Annual Waldo Sweet Potato Festival, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Waldo, Fla.
Santa Fe hunger drive
By Dylan Speicher | 11:40pmSanta Fe is participating in AFC hunger action challenge which is a food drive to support Santa Fe students dealing with food insecurity.
research money
By Amanda Yale | 11:38pmNature areas on campus are being conserved by UF/IFAS, Friday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.





