Gainesville to begin $2.5 million-plus venue project for larger outdoor events
(02/19/24 2:00pm)
Rebecca Nyros has attended the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire on and off since her daughter began middle school in 2014.
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Pickleball creates competition, community in Alachua County
(02/19/24 2:00pm)
No matter the weather, Alachua County residents can be seen on bright-blue courts in town with tennis shoes laced up, a paddle in one hand and a bright-yellow, plastic ball in the other. On the court, competition can be fierce. Off the court, the community is welcoming.
Alachua County initiatives work to protect land from increasing development
(02/19/24 2:00pm)
On their farm in Alachua, Anne Shermyen and John Shermyen have acres of cow pasture, woodland trails for horseback riding and a big vegetable garden. When they reached retirement age, the Shermyens began to consider what would happen to their 85-acre property in the future.
UF student arrested for allegedly pushing, threatening African American fraternity member
(02/18/24 8:39pm)
A UF student was arrested Saturday at the Florida Invitational Step Show on suspicion of battery, possession of a concealed weapon and distribution of written threats to kill.
Pop-up market celebrates local Black businesses, cultural heritage
(02/18/24 10:58pm)
Between the racks of earth-toned clothing and shelves of minimalist home decor of Anthropologie, six vendors sat at small folding tables scattered throughout the store. They were eagerly greeting the patrons, inviting them to browse the selections of handmade jewelry, home baked cookies, organic jam and more displayed on vibrant tablecloths. While each of them offer something different, the one thing they have in common is being local Black-owned businesses.
Two Gainesville men arrested in connection with Valentine’s Day drive-by shooting
(02/16/24 11:55pm)
Two Gainesville men were arrested Wednesday for allegedly participating in a drive-by shooting and high-speed chase on Valentine’s Day.
Art in Medicine project holds community event at How Bazar
(02/15/24 2:51am)
For 40 Gainesville residents, Valentine’s Day was spent celebrating different kinds of hearts: mosaic ones.
Gainesville community implements urban farms to fight food insecurity
(02/12/24 2:00pm)
In downtown Gainesville, Otis Garrison walks through the Porter’s Quarters community farm identifying vegetables. Leafy kale, waxy cabbage and tiny broccolini are among the head farmer’s more popular vegetables — along with lots of collard and mustard greens, at the request of his neighbors.
Local medical providers, residents grapple with health care gaps and food deserts
(02/12/24 2:00pm)
Two days of sleepless nights and contractions every 15 minutes are what Scott Darius and his wife experienced before they were finally inducted into UF Health Shands Hospital after she went into labor.
Matthew Lewey: A story left behind
(02/12/24 2:00pm)
In Florida public schools, it is required to teach students about the Civil Rights Movement as a part of African American History. Students learn about important figures like Josiah T. Walls, an African American man who held the role of U.S. Representative, and Ida B. Wells, a Black woman known for using her voice to advocate against lynching.
GRU remodels Gainesville services relationships, still split on GSC
(02/09/24 8:42pm)
In its Feb. 6 meeting, the Gainesville Finance Committee worked to revise the city’s budget to make up for the $1.4 million in payments withheld by the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority. Its proposal, which the City Commission will discuss Feb. 15, makes up the difference by dipping into contingency funds for designated programs such as at-risk youth and gun violence prevention.
Gainesville man arrested on suspicion of beating 15-year-old son with belt
(02/09/24 6:09pm)
A Gainesville man was arrested on suspicion of child abuse Wednesday evening, after his 15-year-old son escaped their apartment and was found naked inside a local Walgreens begging for help.
Alachua County School Board approves superintendent’s contract
(02/08/24 6:16pm)
After over two hours of deliberation, amendments and rants from school board members, the Alachua County School Board approved a new contract for Superintendent Shane Andrew in a 3-2 vote.
Man indicted for cold case murder of Buchholz High School student
(02/06/24 1:48am)
A man was indicted by a local grand jury on murder and burglary charges in the cold case killing of a Buchholz High School student that occurred 13 years ago.
Gainesville community shares concerns about opportunity gaps in Alachua County schools
(02/05/24 2:00pm)
Xiomara Arroyo has gone through the schooling process in Alachua County with her three children, from experiencing their first day of kindergarten to making their way into UF and fulfilling their aspirations.
‘Uncarcerated’: Giving a voice to those released from prison
(02/05/24 2:00pm)
Incarcerated means to put or keep someone in jail or prison. With a switch of one letter, the word holds a completely different meaning. Through a new podcast, “Uncarcerated,” creator Leigh Scott helps once-incarcerated individuals reclaim their story.
An inside look at Gainesville crime: A prosecutor’s perspective
(02/05/24 2:00pm)
Nestled inside a discreet former bank in downtown Gainesville, the State Attorney’s Office handles a wide range of cases, from high-profile murders to traffic tickets and everything in between.
Gainesville City Commission discusses state bills on removing citizen advisory councils, affordable housing tax loopholes
(02/02/24 8:05pm)
At its Thursday meeting, the Gainesville City Commission received updates on the progress of two state bills that could affect Gainesville’s police oversight and tax cuts given to luxury student housing.
UF student arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting two women
(02/02/24 6:33pm)
Editor’s note: This report contains graphic content about sexual assault.
Keep Alachua County Beautiful asked to vacate city-owned property
(01/31/24 6:33pm)
Local nonprofit Keep Alachua County Beautiful was given a trespass notice Tuesday for “taking up illegal residence” in a city-owned property, according to the City of Gainesville.
