Gainesville to see major grocery shift as Aldi replaces Winn-Dixie
(12/03/24 12:35pm)
Aldi, one of America’s fastest-growing grocery retailers, markets itself as an ally for customers.
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How do Gainesville residents feel about GRU referendum’s passing?
(11/20/24 2:53pm)
On Election Day, Gainesville residents had a choice to give Gainesville Regional Utilities power back to the Gainesville City Commission or leave it with the governor-appointed authority board. The referendum passed with 72%, with residents voting to give power back to the city.
Gobble down in Gainesville: Five Thanksgiving events to celebrate the holiday season
(11/20/24 2:54pm)
While Thanksgiving in a college city can feel like a ghost town for students, the city of Gainesville doesn’t lack community on the feast day. Look no further than these five events throughout the rest of November.
Peak Pulse Run Club Gainesville joins trend of emerging Generation Z run clubs
(11/18/24 11:10am)
What do you get when you mix sneakers, serotonin and socializing? For Gainesville’s Generation Z crowd, the answer is Peak Pulse Run Club.
The arts thrive in Gainesville, Alachua County
(11/18/24 10:55am)
In June, Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed more than $32 million in arts funding across Florida, which shocked arts producers and enthusiasts alike. This was a terrible move by the state government. To me, arts and cultural events offered by the City of Gainesville and Alachua County are quality-of-life programming.
Alachua County hosts summit for drafted climate action plan
(11/17/24 2:46am)
Community members, young and old, milled through booths exhibiting environmental solutions Saturday in anticipation of Alachua County’s climate summit.
Gainesville forges sister-city partnership with Ukraine’s Nizhyn
(11/16/24 1:36am)
A team of Gators is preparing to design prosthetic limbs and build bomb shelters for civilians more than 5,000 miles away. After a year of campaigning for a sister-city agreement between Gainesville and Nizhyn, Ukraine, students with UF’s Ukraine Rebuilding Initiative saw their efforts come to fruition.
Democrat Chad Scott narrowly wins sheriff race
(11/13/24 7:55pm)
Democratic candidate Chad Scott won about 47% of the votes, ultimately clinching the Alachua County sheriff race. The race had a margin of just 392 votes, the closest local sheriff race in recent history.
The ‘iconic, charismatic’ monarch: a once common species may soon be endangered
(11/14/24 11:00am)
A fleeting blur of black and orange fluttered past Jenny Welch. Beside a sign labeled “monarch waystation,” the 62-year-old volunteer mingled with guests looking to purchase native Florida plants, including two species of milkweed.
Gainesville has a new plasma center. What are the ethics of paying for blood?
(11/15/24 11:00am)
The business of collecting blood for money is growing nationwide, and Gainesville is no exception.
Police stunning in Alachua County: how often does it happen?
(11/13/24 11:10am)
Update: The Alligator previously reported law enforcement needs to have reason that there is a threat posing risk of bodily injury or death when using a stun gun. It has been updated to clarify this is the case for service pistols.
‘The quintessential queer salon’: Goldenrod Parlor redefines haircuttery in Gainesville
(11/08/24 4:37pm)
At the entrance of Goldenrod Parlor, pride flags and plants flutter with each gust of wind.
Alachua County School Board releases state audit, interim superintendent contract
(11/08/24 12:03am)
The Alachua County School Board released its state audit report, discussed the interim superintendent contract and commended Superintendent Shane Andrew and District 2 Board Member Diyonne McGraw for their final ACSB meeting on Nov. 6.
Lattes, Pizza and Memes: The wild, witty ways Generation Z is being wooed to the polls
(11/07/24 2:02am)
Hannah Kennedy, an unapologetic regular at Opus Coffee, didn’t need much convincing when she saw her friend’s text message: a link to a post announcing free coffee from Opus on Election Day to those who show proof of voting.
Meet Gainesville’s new City Commission elect
(11/07/24 2:03am)
Blue and white with a hammer growing out of the ground. This is the logo that campaign interns temporarily-tattooed on their bodies in support of James Ingle during his 2022 campaign for Gainesville City Commission.
La Comisaría del Condado Anna Prizzia vuelve a ganar en el Distrito 3
(11/06/24 7:04am)
La candidata demócrata Anna Prizzia ha ganado la elección para la comisaría del Distrito 3 para la Comisión del Condado de Alachua después de hacer girar su campaña hacia temas de protecciones medioambientales, justicia social y apoyo para los comercios locales. Algunos de sus objetivos incluyen legislaciones para proteger la calidad de agua, proveer para vivienda económica y establecer programas de capacitación de la fuerza laboral.
ACTUALIZACIONES EN VIVO: Los votantes del condado de Alachua acuden a las urnas
(11/06/24 7:05am)
Hasta el martes a las 7 p.m., más de 30,679 residentes del condado de Alachua han votado el día de las elecciones. En general, el condado ha visto alrededor del 84% de participación electoral con la votación anticipada y las boletas por correo incluidas, o 137,739 boletas emitidas, según el rastreador de participación del condado.
Here’s what to know about Alachua County general election results
(11/06/24 11:00am)
Alachua County’s general election ended on Nov. 5 with nearly 140,000 votes cast. This election season, voters had the chance to cast ballots for the presidential election as well as seven local and state races.
Democrat Mary Alford reclaims District 1 seat
(11/06/24 3:29am)
Democratic incumbent Mary Alford was reelected as the next Alachua County Commissioner for District 1 over Republican Elizabeth Doebler.
County Commissioner Anna Prizzia reclaims District 3 seat
(11/06/24 3:41am)
Democratic candidate Anna Prizzia has secured a second term on the Alachua County Commission, District 3, after running once again on issues related to environmental protection, social justice and local business development. A few of her specific goals include implementing water quality protection policies, affordable housing and workforce training programs.
