A picture of Gainesville Commissioner Harver Ward giving a speech

Gainesville Commissioner for district 2, Harvey Ward, is seen giving a short speech during the "Protect the Results" rally held at the Alachua City Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Emily Felts/Alligator Staff)

From drinks to desserts, Gainesville has a variety of cookie butter treats to try this fall.

Daniela Peñafiel

Cookie Butter Review

By Daniela Peñafiel | 11:17pm

From drinks to desserts, Gainesville has a variety of cookie butter treats to try this fall.

Runner with dog at UF’s Gator Growl Chomp for Charity 5k with The Humane Society of North Central Florida in Depot Park on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 in Gainesville, Fla.

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Runner with dog at UF’s Gator Growl Chomp for Charity 5k with The Humane Society of North Central Florida in Depot Park on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 in Gainesville, Fla.

The Reef apartment complex in the University Heights Historic District North, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Keira Simone

Historic Buffers Removal

By Keira Simone | 10:35pm

The Reef apartment complex in the University Heights Historic District North, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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