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National immigration policy under the Trump administration has left Florida law firms overloaded and overwhelmed — including in Alachua County.
Sandcrawler’s latest release is more than a five-track compilation of heavy riffs and gruff vocalism. It’s a call to action.
The University Police Department states its mission is "to preserve a safe, secure campus environment where diverse social, cultural and academic values are allowed to develop and prosper." But UF's continued cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement directly undermines these stated values.
In a special election last November, Gainesville residents voted for the second time to return control of local utilities to the city after the previous referendum was nullified because of unclear wording on the ballot.
Hey, Gators.
Despite the countless initiatives, services and even new grocery stores appearing in Gainesville, food insecurity is back on the rise as of late 2025, with local food shelters such as Deeper Purpose Community Food Ministries reporting an increase from 10 to 40 phone calls per day directed toward food assistance.
I’ve lived in Florida for my entire life. Since 2012, my family has lived in the same home on the outskirts of Orlando. Drives that once took 40 minutes now stretch into an hour or more, a result of rapid population growth and unchecked development in a state unprepared to absorb it.
As the lights dimmed in the Hippodrome State Theatre, bringing the noise of the crowd to a sudden, hushed silence, author Ray Bradbury’s words blazed across the screen — a quote from his book, “Fahrenheit 451.”
Cada segundo y cuarto viernes del mes, el restaurante mexicano Muñecas Downtown transforma su ambiente habitual en un espacio animado lleno de jazz.
Every second and fourth Friday of the month, the Mexican joint Muñecas Downtown transforms from its usual restaurant setting into a lively space filled with jazz.
Welcome (back) to the Spring semester in Gainesville! The most important thing I hope you’ll take away from this column is that I’m glad you’re here. No matter who you are, no matter where you come from, no matter the hue of your skin or the accent of your voice, no matter whose hand you hold or the clothes you wear, no matter how (or if) you vote, I’m glad you’ve chosen to be a part of Florida’s cultural capital.
From swampy blues bands to a batcave dance punk group, Gainesville is hosting a wide variety of musicians and music events for all types of listeners this week. Check out what’s going on beginning Monday, Jan. 12.
Spencer Hoefert, a local composer and guitarist, is featured as the musician at Muñecas Taco Garden and Bar’s “Jazz Life” performance, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026.
As more out-of-staters move to Florida, local residents find it difficult to share the state with new arrivals.
Florida diving opened 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee, with a full three-day slate of competition. The Gators squared off against Southeastern Conference programs Alabama, LSU and Tennessee, along with Southern Methodist University and North Carolina State.
On Thursday afternoon, drivers entering Melrose, Florida, along State Road 26 were greeted with a message: “No to WildFlowers Music Park.”
Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect Gary Greenblatt's occupation as an artist and Loren Meza's work as a spotlight specialist.
For many children, one of the great joys of the seasons comes from under the Christmas tree or beside the Hanukkah menorah, where presents await.
Santa Fe College brought back a familiar, groovy bassline with kaleidoscopic colors to its planetarium. Now, there are more shows to enjoy.
As the semester winds down, the Avenue desk wanted to reflect on some of our favorite films from throughout the year. This was a big year for movies, so here’s a list of our favorites — from new franchise installments that offer a fresh perspective to original stories that helped shape our culture.
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