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Q&A: Gainesville foodie influencer builds empire off meal delivery, social media and matcha
(04/09/26 4:21pm)
Victoria Liu moved to Gainesville for a UF accounting degree. She graduated with her own business.
Lube wrestling event raises money for Gainesville Books to Prisoners
(04/06/26 6:27pm)
Outside an unassuming Gainesville plant shop, a sign read “NO LUBE INSIDE. PLEASE WASH OFF BEFORE ENTERING.”
Gabi Comia: The spark plug of the Florida lineup
(04/06/26 2:00pm)
To know your role on a 16-person roster is a must, and no one has found theirs this softball season quite like Gabi Comia.
Gainesville activists protest ICE agreement outside Florida Highway Patrol station
(04/03/26 11:46pm)
About 60 people gathered along Northwest 13th Street in Gainesville on Friday afternoon to protest Florida Highway Patrol’s agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Gainesville commission candidate becomes first to qualify for ballot by petition
(04/02/26 11:20pm)
Incumbent Casey Willits could have paid an $860 qualifying fee to appear on the ballot for Gainesville’s City Commission election, the same method he used in 2022.
Gainesville is eyeing $3 million in state housing funds. Experts say it’s not enough.
(04/01/26 10:00pm)
Gainesville could receive more than $3 million in state housing funds over the next three years, with the official number coming in May. The funds would go toward expanding down payment assistance, home rehabilitation and foreclosure prevention programs for low‑income residents.
Eastside High School hosts unveiling to celebrate new mural
(04/01/26 1:16pm)
Roughly 25 students, teachers and community members gathered at Eastside High School Tuesday afternoon for the unveiling of its new mural.
Gainesville gelati lovers buzz over local company’s first brick-and-mortar store
(03/31/26 7:18pm)
A large wooden deck held bright balloons whipping in the wind, an amber honeycomb painting and a playful chalkboard with marks from The Hive’s first customers.
‘Tea for Felicity’: An occasion celebrating America, theater and girls
(03/31/26 4:16pm)
Girls and dolls arrived at the Historic Thomas Center Sunday afternoon dressed for tea and patriotism.
What to know about this legislative session and its Gainesville impacts
(03/30/26 8:00pm)
Florida’s legislative session ended March 13 with under 250 bills passing both chambers, a historic low. Several bills affecting Gainesville still have a chance to be signed at the governor’s desk, including a measure aiming to eliminate property taxes.
‘Incredibly offensive’: A state bill could erase a 3-year battle over Gainesville utilities
(03/30/26 2:42pm)
Janice Garry, a retired Gainesville resident of 19 years, writes a grassroots, biweekly email newsletter addressing national, state and local political issues.
Gainesville homeless shelter to close after 46 years
(03/30/26 1:27am)
Since 1980, St. Francis House has served Gainesville’s homeless community with shelter and hot meals. Prioritizing women and families, it has served over 5,000 guests since 2016 alone.
Meet the 5 candidates running for Alachua County school board elections in August
(03/29/26 11:17pm)
Three seats are open in August’s Alachua County School Board election. Five candidates are on the ballot, including two incumbents.
Thousands attend the first No Kings protest of the year
(03/29/26 2:19pm)
About 2,000 people gathered at Gainesville’s Cora P. Roberson Park on Saturday to protest the Trump administration. The protest was part of “No Kings” demonstrations planned across the country — the third since the series began June 14, 2025, and the first of this year.
Florida panthers made a comeback in the ‘90s — where do they stand now?
(03/26/26 7:45pm)
In 1992, the Florida panther had an estimated 40 years left before extinction. The population had dwindled to roughly 30, and inbreeding had caused genetic deficiencies and health issues.
Okee eats: Okeechobee festivalgoers fuel late-night raves with ‘waffle pops’ and noodles
(03/26/26 2:04am)
Eating your way through the Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival was no easy feat, especially on your wallet. Across from every stage, a row of food vendors set up booths, further supplemented by food trucks and stands throughout the sprawling festival grounds.
‘We aren’t leaving’: UF College Republicans hold first meeting after being disbanded
(03/25/26 3:52am)
The meeting had a slow start — but as UF College Republicans president Michael Andre spoke, more people began to filter into the room. By the time the meeting concluded, over 30 people had shown support through claps, cheers and conversations.
Cómo la salsa ha formado una comunidad en Gainesville
(03/23/26 2:23am)
El movimiento rápido de los pies y el ritmo constante de la salsa llenan el estadio Bell Hill Griffin todos los martes a las 6:30 p.m.
Book clubs become language-learning tools at Alachua County Library District
(03/23/26 10:00pm)
At 3 p.m. every Wednesday, Lucas Cordeiro Freitas heads to the Headquarters Library in downtown Gainesville to discuss books with fellow English learners.
