Some young adults consider ditching booze amid sobriety trends
(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.
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Gainesville woman addresses domestic violence in upcoming Florida bill
(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.
Back in the classroom: The Latina Women’s League provides English classes for the community
(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.
State plans return on investment study for UF’s women’s and gender studies program, three other majors
(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?
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.
Gainesville Regional Utilities listens in on renewable energy debate, public health concerns
(01/16/25 3:53am)
The Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority met Wednesday for the first time in 2025.
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.
The burden of professional aspirations: A freshman’s path to UF women’s tennis
(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.
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 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.
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.
Amendment 3 and 4 failed. What now?
(11/06/24 1:50am)
Both Amendment 3 and 4 failed with only 55.7% and 57% in favor, respectively. Both amendments needed 60% public approval to pass.
LIVE UPDATES: Alachua County voters head to the polls
(11/05/24 6:42pm)
As of Tuesday at 7 p.m., over 30,679 Alachua County residents have voted on Election Day. Overall, the county has seen about 84% voter turnout with early voting and mail-in ballots included, or 137,739 ballots cast, according to the county’s turnout tracker.
How to make it out of the darkness
(11/01/24 9:13pm)
It’s 10 a.m., and the remnants of summer mingle with the wisps of fall. Clad in a magenta T-shirt, beaded heart earrings and Skechers sandals, Candi Morris waits at the door of Elder Options of Alachua County in southwest Gainesville. It’s her first cold call of the day.
Florida Senate 2024 Voter Guide
(10/29/24 9:39pm)
There is one Florida Senate seat up for election on the Alachua County ballot: District 9.
Florida House of Representatives 2024 Voter Guide
(10/29/24 9:39pm)
Florida House District 10 encompasses all of Union, Bradford, Columbia and Baker counties. It also includes the northern half of Alachua County, with a small portion of the northernmost neighborhoods outside of Gainesville enveloped as well.
Alachua County Sheriff 2024 Voter Guide
(10/29/24 9:39pm)
There are three people up for Alachua County Sheriff this year: a Democrat, a Republican and a nonpartisan candidate.
College student eating disorders are on the rise. Here’s what to know.
(10/28/24 9:50am)
As a high school freshman, Alexa Larson’s every thought was occupied by her weight.
The forgotten class
(10/28/24 9:10am)
There is a forgotten voter in this election, and it’s the most important for the future of the country and each party: white, Christian young men. While many predicted Gen Z to be one of the most liberal generations in the country's history, they were only half right. Gen Z women voters have followed this prediction, but the men have started a change in the culture.
Nonprofits host voter literacy event for local Hispanic community
(10/25/24 11:44pm)
About 15 members of Gainesville’s Spanish-speaking community gathered Thursday night to share and learn more information about the voting process in the event “A Citizen’s Right to Know.”
