Remembrance Project Exhibit opening acknowledges history of Alachua County lynchings
(06/03/24 10:00am)
Editor’s note: this article contains graphic descriptions of racial violence, including lynching.
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Juneteenth
(06/02/24 5:42pm)
People attend the opening of the Alachua County Remembrance Project Juneteenth exhibit on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Alachua County Fire Rescue, Gainesville Police Department extract man from I-75 car overturn
(05/29/24 12:23am)
On Tuesday at 4:04 p.m., four Alachua County Fire Rescue units and one Gainesville Police Department unit were sent out to extract a driver from his vehicle after he lost control.
Alachua County Commission accepts contract to purchase West End Golf Course
(05/28/24 11:46pm)
In its Tuesday meeting, the Alachua County Commission unanimously approved a purchase contract of the West End Golf course by Viking Companies.
Youth cooking class connects Gainesville community to the culinary industry
(05/28/24 10:00am)
In the heart of Gainesville, a grassroots culinary program is doing more than just teaching kids how to cook.
Prison reintegration program aids formerly incarcerated amid lack of known resources
(05/28/24 10:00am)
For formerly incarcerated people, transitioning back to civilian life can be difficult, whether it’s finding a job that will take them or finding housing. Released Reentry hopes to close that gap.
Gainesville City Commission approves second reading of GRU oversight referendum
(05/24/24 10:05pm)
In its Thursday Special Meeting, the Gainesville City Commission approved the second reading of ordinance 2024-23 for a proposed Gainesville Regional Utilities oversight charter amendment.
A colorful display of entrepreneurship, talent and community: Gainesville’s first annual Asian festival
(05/20/24 10:00am)
With Japanese martial arts demonstrations and musical performances, authentic Asian cuisine and local vendors, UF students and Alachua County residents alike gathered at Bo Diddley Plaza May 18 to commemorate the City of Gainesville’s first annual Asian festival.
Federal aid delays leave students in limbo after one million errors
(05/20/24 10:00am)
As college decision deadlines approached May 1, students anxiously awaited their financial aid offers after a botched federal student aid rollout left current and prospective students unsure if they could afford college tuition.
UF graduates its first class of teacher apprentices from new state program
(05/20/24 10:00am)
As a stained glass artist, Richard Belsky knows tools. So when he decided to trade cutting glass for teaching kindergartners, he knew he’d need a new set.
Gainesville City Commission approves first reading to put GRU board control on the ballot
(05/16/24 11:53pm)
Gainesville City Commission passed its first reading to potentially let voters change how the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority operates in the November election.
Alachua County Commission continues process to put at-large elections on the ballot
(05/15/24 1:50am)
In its meeting Tuesday, the Alachua County Commission continued the process to let residents vote to change how county commission elections will work.
School board shares updates on literacy programs, union membership
(05/08/24 6:51pm)
The Alachua County Public Schools district office was packed with student athletes, coaches and speech language pathologists ahead of the May 7 school board meeting.
Newberry Elementary School’s future charter status in contention after close vote
(05/07/24 1:13am)
UPDATE: The Alligator previously reported Newberry Elementary School passed a vote to convert to a charter school. As of Tuesday evening, the status of the vote remains in contention, and the Alachua County Public School district maintains it failed.
All pro-Palestinian protestors released from jail one day after UF campus arrests
(05/01/24 1:02am)
Of the nine people arrested at a UF pro-Palestinian protest Monday evening, eight were released from Alachua County Jail early Tuesday without having to pay bail.
Join us this Summer: Staff applications for The Alligator now open!
(04/22/24 2:00pm)
Are you interested in growing your career in media and communications? Are you ready to join a network with alumni at organizations like the New York Times, Washington Post and Wall Street Journal? The Independent Florida Alligator is looking for its next team of reporters, editors, photographers and more for the Summersemester. Applications are due April 28 at 11:59 p.m.
‘Survivors of Violence’ exhibit joins the Harn Museum for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
(04/22/24 1:00pm)
A black-and-white photograph with the caption, “Let’s not make this a big deal,” etched across a nude body; “Embittered Woman” in red paint over police reports; a burnt undergarment over a black canvas. The wall of art on the lower level of the Harn Museum tells 17 stories of six artists’ experience as survivors of violent crimes.
The crucial connection between safe streets and RTS
(04/19/24 7:57pm)
The ability to move around Gainesville safely and efficiently is key to four of the City of Gainesville’s Strategic Plan goals: A Great Place to Live & Experience, Resilient Local Economy, Equitable Community and More Sustainable Community.
UF administrator trespassed, no longer employed at university for alleged fistfight
(04/19/24 6:40pm)
A UF administrator was trespassed from all UF properties for three years on charges of battery after police received a complaint of a fight at a RaceTrac in Citrus County.
Newberry families, teachers vote against charter school initiative
(04/18/24 6:09pm)
The Alachua County supervisor of elections Kim Barton counted parent and teacher votes for the Yes Newberry initiative at Mentholee Northflee Municipal building Wednesday afternoon.
