A hidden neighbor: How Copeland Industrial Park shapes life next door
(01/29/25 11:15am)
When Jade Floyd moved into her Alachua home five years ago, she expected a peaceful neighborhood in a quaint, quiet town.
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Florida bill moves to ban weather modification activities following conspiracy theories
(01/27/25 11:43am)
White streaks cleaved the Gainesville sky as planes passed overhead. It was a common sight, and the city carried on — except for those who believed those linear trails were the mark of conspiracy.
‘Sketchy and unprofessional’: Residents raise concerns about Gainesville towing practices
(01/28/25 12:15pm)
Ethan Bush waved his arms, trying to flag down a tow truck driver who had just nabbed his car from a 2nd Avenue Centre parking garage. But instead of stopping, the 28-year-old said the driver locked eyes with him and accelerated. Bush barely leaped out of the way in time to avoid being hit, he said.
Live updates: Everything you need to know about Winter Storm Enzo
(01/21/25 8:42pm)
Winter Storm Enzo is forecasted to bring a rare bout of freezing rain and the possibility of sleet to Gainesville early Wednesday morning. Alachua County is under a freeze watch and winter storm warning from 7 p.m. Tuesday to 1.p.m. Wednesday.
UF graduate students navigate on-campus housing shortages as Maguire, UVS demolitions loom
(01/22/25 11:00am)
Nestled adjacent to Southwest Recreation Center and the Florida Museum of Natural History, Maguire Village and University Village South were once bustling living spaces, acting as a cultural haven for graduate students and their families.
Florida Film Lab offers local film development as photography picks up
(01/23/25 11:00am)
In a world defined by instant gratification where packages arrive with the tap of a button and photos are snapped and shared in seconds, a nostalgic rebellion is quietly unfolding.
Gainesville celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day
(01/21/25 11:00am)
As President Donald Trump was sworn into office Monday, civil right activists around the nation found themselves in a combined state of celebration and mourning.
¿Cómo se sienten los estudiantes de la UF acerca de la prohibición de Tik Tok?
(01/22/25 11:15am)
En una mañana fría, con temperaturas de 60 grados un viernes, el campus de la Universidad de Florida casi parecía idílico. Debajo de un cielo azul, los estudiantes caminaban alrededor de la Plaza de las Américas, con vasos de café en la mano y mochilas sobre los hombros, sumergiéndose en el caso extraño de temperaturas cálidas en medio del invierno.
Now in style: The rise of house music
(01/19/25 8:09pm)
With a deafening bass and hues of neon colors dancing across the walls, Gainesville locals celebrated the end of syllabus week with a bang.
Playground Preshow highlights local indie artists at backyard show
(01/19/25 5:02pm)
Nestled between oak trees covered in Spanish moss, a group of college kids crowded into a backyard for the Playground Preshow, which establishes itself as a quintessentially Gainesville event.
Trump taps former UF official for education role
(01/18/25 6:59pm)
Penny Schwinn, a member of former UF President Ben Sasse’s cabinet, has landed a position in President-elect Donald Trump’s administration.
How do UF students feel about the TikTok ban?
(01/18/25 6:09pm)
On a crisp 60-degree Friday morning, the University of Florida campus almost seemed idyllic. Beneath a cloudless blue sky, students bustled around the Plaza of the Americas, coffee cups in hand and backpacks slung over shoulders, soaking in the rare instance of warm weather in the midst of winter.
Human Rights Coalition hosts event to provide IDs and legal counsel for the community
(01/17/25 5:06pm)
Around 50 residents of Alachua County, varying from directors, volunteers and participants, gathered on Wednesday at the Westminster Presbyterian Church for the Human Rights Coalition’s monthly ID Fair.
Sister cities and stronger futures: a partnership to help rebuild Ukraine
(01/16/25 11:15am)
Over the course of 1,000 days, hundreds of thousands of men, women and children have learned to adapt to a new reality — one where classes are held in bomb shelters and the sounds of air sirens are more common than not.
Welcome back, you ready?
(01/14/25 11:00am)
Welcome back, students!
Alachua County celebrates 200 years with a kickoff celebration
(01/13/25 11:30am)
Despite the 45-degree weather, Alachua County residents braved the chill to commemorate the founding of their county. Live music filled the air as parents led their children to the face painting booth and couples shared treats from food truck vendors.
Local businesses bounce back as students return from break
(01/17/25 11:00am)
The return of students to campus following nearly a month of winter break couldn’t come any sooner for one group of Gainesville residents: small business owners.
Organized chaos: Gainesville punk scene draws on history and community
(01/10/25 1:00pm)
In downtown Gainesville, where energetic nightclubs and lavish restaurants meet, lies a passion for punk rock not only as a genre, but as a way of life.
The search for UF’s next president has begun. Here’s what to know.
(12/19/24 9:42pm)
UF officially began its search for a new president, a process expected to stretch over several months and involve intense scrutiny from stakeholders.
Alachua County School Board introduces new board policies, adopts legislative platform
(12/11/24 11:00am)
The Alachua County School Board introduced new board policies to align with state law at a meeting Tuesday night.
