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Brian McLaughlin, former Alligator sports writer, dies at 50
(03/13/25 4:00pm)
Brian McLaughlin loved sports. There was no question about that.
Renter versus algorithm: Software shakes up Florida housing market
(03/12/25 11:00am)
Loud. Dirty. Expensive. Those are some ways Devin Kinnally described off-campus housing.
The Florence Landfill: a stark divide in the Kincaid Loop community
(03/17/25 10:30am)
In her home nestled on Southeast 23rd Lane, Conjwanna Robinson had a family and three decades of history — but the Florence Landfill was enough to make her want to pack up her life and leave. She wasn’t alone.
UF student arrested during class for alleged TV thefts
(03/06/25 1:09am)
UFPD officers arrested a student during a history lecture Wednesday, pulling him from a class at Keene-Flint Hall in connection with a string of TV thefts from campus buildings and student apartment complexes.
Gainesville activists join in nationwide protest “for democracy”
(03/05/25 3:01am)
On a partly cloudy Tuesday afternoon, nearly 500 people gathered at the intersection of University Avenue and Main Street to protest President Donald Trump’s administration.
How Kay Abbitt’s resignation reshaped the Alachua County School Board
(03/06/25 12:00pm)
When Alachua County School Board member Kay Abbitt resigned in December, she left more than just an empty seat. She left a heavier workload for her colleagues and lingering uncertainty over when Gov. Ron DeSantis will name her replacement.
Deferred prosecution programs offer second chances for offenders
(03/04/25 12:00pm)
Young adults tend to fumble. Some drop a class; some get busted for marijuana or fake IDs. For the latter, former State Attorney and Florida Sen. Rod Smith introduced a still-thriving solution in the early 1990s: deferred prosecution agreements, or DPAs.
Woman arrested after armed standoff with SWAT unit, local police at Walmart
(03/01/25 7:19pm)
Local law enforcement arrested a woman who fired shots in the Butler Plaza Walmart parking lot Saturday after an hours-long standoff with police, according to Gainesville Police Department.
The Florence Landfill: the ‘most popular dump in the world’
(02/26/25 3:01pm)
A gaggle of teenage boys stampeded through the woods in 1984. It was just beyond 15-year-old Johnell Gainey’s new home in Southeast Gainesville — a paradise for childhood imagination, for slingshots and BB guns and exploring in the summer heat.
Alachua County School Board releases ICE memo, sparking community concern
(02/24/25 11:30am)
Amid rising fears of federal immigration crackdowns in schools, Alachua County Public Schools issued a memo outlining strict protocols for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, granting it “broad authority” to interview and remove students in schools without a warrant.
Binoculars, brotherhood and biodiversity: Alachua County’s birding community
(02/28/25 11:00am)
For most of the year, the Forster’s tern lives on the coast. But on an afternoon in the middle of February, the sleek, black-capped bird could be seen at Depot Park’s pond in downtown Gainesville.
Gainesville Police raids property in downtown Gainesville, arrests felon for animal abuse
(02/18/25 7:07pm)
A Gainesville man was arrested on Monday in a raid led by the Gainesville Police Department and Alachua County Animal Resources on felony charges of animal cruelty and drug trafficking. Fourteen dogs were rescued from abusive conditions, according to the arrest report.
Food and poetry event celebrates Gainesville’s diverse community
(02/17/25 11:42pm)
Around 50 members of the Gainesville community gathered on Sunday to witness the exhibit introduced as“A Seat at the Table: Food, Poetry and Art,” at the A. Quinn Jones Museum.
Healthcare remains underprovided for Gainesville homeless community
(02/17/25 11:15am)
A year ago, Gainesville’s homeless community living in “tent city” awoke to find five-hour eviction notices pinned to their tents, shopping carts and backpacks.
Black love showcased through art
(02/21/25 11:30am)
Overlooked, underutilized and underpaid is how Terri Bailey said she would characterize the Black artistic community in Gainesville.
Costs mounting in Florida’s book removal battle
(02/20/25 11:00am)
Florida’s book banning problem is rising — with no end in sight.
Black restaurant owners dish out their stories
(02/18/25 12:00pm)
Black restaurant owners in Alachua County are serving up more than just delicious meals — they're sharing stories of resilience, passion and drive.
UF sees worst flu outbreak in a decade
(02/11/25 12:10pm)
When Aidan Ragan woke up on a Monday morning in late January with a tickle in his throat, he chalked it up to allergies. He felt well enough — until he didn't.
UF Special Olympics serves as a safe haven for those with disabilities
(02/11/25 11:07am)
When 32-year-old Ella Zsembik was asked what her favorite thing about UF Special Olympics was, she kept her answer simple.
