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(06/28/25 12:55am)
Over 75 people gathered Thursday night in a church-turned-town hall to discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a budget bill passed by the U.S. House May 22. Endorsed by President Donald Trump, the bill faces a Senate deadline of July 4.The event, held in the Upper Room Ministries of Greater Gainesville, was hosted by grassroots nonpartisan group Talk About It America. It aimed to help residents understand how the legislation may impact their day-to-day lives.
(06/19/25 10:15am)
“The ‘I hate pink’ phase was never about the color,” an Instagram post reads. With more than 20.9 million views, the post’s comments are rooted in a concept that has driven society’s perception of femininity for the past eight decades.
(06/03/25 4:31pm)
The Board of Governors will meet at the University of Central Florida’s downtown campus in Orlando to vote on Santa J. Ono as the 14th president of the University of Florida.
(04/03/25 10:30am)
When Christian singer-songwriter Jennifer Knapp came out as gay in 2010, she was confronted by a pastor on national television for her “sin.” The terrifying prospect of coming out in a faith-based environment made it seem nearly impossible for her to carry on with her music career. Yet, after realizing real faith knows no boundaries, she let go of the mold she so desperately once tried to fit into.
(04/02/25 10:00am)
Before her 7:25 a.m. class, Chalisa Budhai is sometimes so groggy she forgets to pack an important item that can disrupt her day at a moment’s notice: menstrual products.
(03/24/25 10:45am)
Fifty-four years ago, Irene Thompson stood before a sea of 370 students, preparing to teach UF’s first women-oriented course. She felt overwhelmed. The English department thought she was out of her mind. So did the administration.
(03/05/25 5:00pm)
With no noticeable taste or smell, fluoride has been the silent partner in drinking water across the United States since the 20th century. Beginning with the fluoridation of Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Jan. 25, 1945, the addition of the chemical compound to drinking water systems quickly became popular across the country.
(02/17/25 11:15am)
A year ago, Gainesville’s homeless community living in “tent city” awoke to find five-hour eviction notices pinned to their tents, shopping carts and backpacks.
(02/11/25 12:10pm)
When Aidan Ragan woke up on a Monday morning in late January with a tickle in his throat, he chalked it up to allergies. He felt well enough — until he didn't.
(02/05/25 11:30am)
The “mocktail” is having its moment, and Modelo is old news — at least according to Quinn Tetterton, a 20-year-old UF theatre sophomore.
(02/03/25 11:15am)
Editor’s note: This story contains sensitive topics of domestic violence and abuse and may be sensitive to some readers.
(01/28/25 3:00pm)
Hyxia Grande had always been surrounded by English speakers due to her previous work experiences in human resources, but since moving to Gainesville to study English at UF, she was motivated to fully submerge in the language to have a better chance at labor opportunities.
(01/24/25 11:00am)
How high is the “return on investment” for a gender studies diploma from UF? And how does it stack up against a finance degree?
(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.
(01/16/25 3:53am)
The Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority met Wednesday for the first time in 2025.
(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.
(12/05/24 10:00am)
The street lamps of Ashby-de-la-Zouch flicker throughout the night, and under their gaze rests a small town in northern England. South Street runs through the center of it, weaving through townhouses and shops. A fence separates it from the Ashby Castle Lawn Tennis Club, lightly illuminated by the lemon drops that float amid the foggy night sky.
(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.
(11/08/24 4:37pm)
At the entrance of Goldenrod Parlor, pride flags and plants flutter with each gust of wind.
(11/06/24 3:29am)
Democratic incumbent Mary Alford was reelected as the next Alachua County Commissioner for District 1 over Republican Elizabeth Doebler.
