Venturing beyond the Swamp: Navigating non-student friendships in Gainesville
(04/17/25 11:00am)
Julie Mauerman met her best friend under unusual circumstances.
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Alachua County Public Schools brace for potential cuts to advanced academic, career programs
(04/11/25 10:53pm)
Alachua County Public Schools alerted families in a press release Friday about proposed state legislation that could significantly reduce funding for advanced academic and career readiness programs.
Gators basketball’s chicken tender takeover
(04/10/25 6:39pm)
Fresh off their national championship victory, a trio of Gators men’s basketball players traded jerseys for Raising Cane’s uniforms on April 10 as they took over the registers at one of the chain’s locations just across the street from UF campus.
UF partners with ICE for on-campus immigration enforcement
(04/10/25 5:30pm)
Correction: This story has been updated to reflect that rules against protesting inside campus buildings are not new.
‘The harder you work, the luckier you get’: Innovative businessman Bob deRochemont dies at 86
(04/10/25 11:00am)
On Friday nights, after a long week of hard work and a cool breeze in the air, Bob deRochemont led his family of employees at National Vacuum to go on endless motorcycle rides throughout Alachua County.
Tim Marden elected Newberry mayor
(04/09/25 4:41pm)
Voting for the Newberry municipal election ended April 8, filling three open seats.
18 years in the making: A flashback to UF’s ‘06, ‘07 NCAA championship wins
(04/07/25 10:36pm)
Surrounded by a stadium packed 51,000 strong, the Gators gathered in Atlanta for the 2007 NCAA Championship game, prepared for a face off against Ohio State. Back in Gainesville, fans crowded into the popular bars of the day, anxious to see if the Gators could pull off their second — and consecutive — NCAA championship win, a feat no team had managed to achieve since the early ‘90s.
An ‘electric’ national championship, seen from the streets of Gainesville
(04/08/25 1:22am)
Florida took home its first national championship in 18 years after a neck-and-neck game between the Houston Cougars on Monday night. The Alamodome supported a boxing ring, much by Houston’s invention, and with a national championship hanging in the balance, top-seeded Florida and Houston traded haymakers.
Redefining the rules: How one vote sparked a charter school controversy
(04/09/25 4:00pm)
On a spring day in April 2024, teachers and parents at Newberry Elementary filed in to cast ballots determining if the school would be converted into a charter.
What the RTS proposed summer service change means for Gainesville
(04/07/25 3:00pm)
The Gainesville Regional Transit System is considering a series of changes to local bus services, including eliminating 10 bus routes and combining another six.
Meet the candidates for the Newberry municipal election
(04/07/25 6:00pm)
The upcoming Newberry municipal election puts three open seats on the ballot.
La Aurora Latin Market: Un centro local de sabor y tradición
(04/09/25 10:30am)
Al entrar a La Aurora Latin Market, los colores vibrantes de las banderas latinoamericanas cuelgan orgullosamente de las paredes, cada una representando no solo a un país, sino también vendiendo productos correspondientes a cada cultura única.
La Aurora Latin Market: A local hub of flavor and tradition
(04/09/25 10:00am)
Walking into La Aurora Latin Market, the vibrant colors of Latin American flags hang proudly from the walls, each one representing not only a country but also showcasing products tailored to each unique culture.
Gainesville residents rally to ‘remove, reverse, reclaim’ in response to Trump administration
(04/06/25 9:02pm)
Upside-down American flags fluttered alongside bold signs that read “Hate does not make America great” and “Stop the d*cktator” as passing cars honked in spirited support.
Alachua County Public Schools to lose over $6 million in revenue
(04/02/25 3:20am)
The Alachua County School Board unanimously approved a plan to restore the district's financial stability at a meeting Tuesday night.
Gainesville USPS workers, supporters rally against DOGE’s plans to slash postal service
(03/24/25 12:01am)
More than 75 mail carriers, postal service workers and supporters gathered near UF’s campus on March 23 to protest the Trump administration’s proposed changes to the U.S. Postal Service, which include cutting 10,000 jobs, billions of dollars and potentially privatizing the federal agency.
The future of Florida and education: Students, residents and educators weigh in
(03/26/25 12:00pm)
When Andrew Spar was in first grade, he couldn't read.
A local food truck finds its niche in serving classic New Orleans beignets
(03/27/25 10:00am)
A warm, sweet aroma fills the air as customers take bites into fresh, hot beignets with an airy melt-in-your-mouth dough. Le Petite Beignet owners Michael and Michiyo Johnson go through 70 pounds of powdered sugar each month to give each hot treat a sweet flourish on top.
‘This is our home’: Dance studio owners, city clash over sidewalk placement
(03/19/25 12:00pm)
When 80-year-old Judy Skinner arrived at Pofahl Studios one morning in February, she was surprised to see a construction company at her doorstep. Unbeknownst to her, the city was putting in a sidewalk on the front part of her property. Skinner later discovered through a WCJB TV20 article the project had been in the city’s plans for five years.
Brian McLaughlin, former Alligator sports writer, dies at 50
(03/13/25 4:00pm)
Brian McLaughlin loved sports. There was no question about that.
