Bernie Machen on Ice

Gator volleyball blocker Simone Antwi and Gator quarterback Jeff Driskel dump ice water on UF President Bernie Machen on Turlington Plaza on Monday. The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge raises awareness of the disease and collects donations.

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.

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