6 Gainesville men indicted on charges of dog fighting
(09/15/26 1:31am)
Six Gainesville men were indicted by a grand jury Monday on charges of possessing fighting dogs, according to a press release.
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The Alachua County Commission signed an anti-ICE resolution. What’s next?
(09/08/26 1:00pm)
After four months of debate and concerns about risks to state funding, the Alachua County Commission passed a resolution Aug. 11 opposing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in the county.
Which statewide candidates will you see on Alachua County ballots in November?
(08/24/26 9:54pm)
CORRECTION: This article was updated to reflect that there is a Democratic candidates for the State House District 10 seat.
ACPS teacher reassignments create confusion ahead of preplanning week
(08/01/26 4:11pm)
On Tuesday, nearly 20 Alachua County Public School teachers received calls telling them they’ve been reassigned to another school. By Thursday, the district had revoked eight of the changes.
Alachua County School Board votes to move forward on Citizens Field proposal, considers alternate sites
(07/31/26 3:39pm)
The Alachua County School Board voted on Thursday to move forward with environmental evaluations of Citizens Field. The board will also consider five alternate sites.
Average teacher salaries increased throughout Florida, but the state still struggles to meet the national average
(07/27/26 1:00pm)
Though average teacher salaries are on the rise in Florida, the state still ranks 50th in the nation.
Gainesville mayoral and commission candidates address GRU, housing, East Gainesville
(07/16/26 11:13pm)
The Alachua County Democratic Party held its fourth and final candidate forum Wednesday ahead of the Aug. 18 primary elections.
Democratic candidates share campaigns for Alachua County Commission District 2 seat
(07/08/26 7:45pm)
Voters gathered with candidates for the Alachua County Commission District 2 seat for the Democratic Party’s open forum at the Freedom Community Center Tuesday night.
Amid Alligator Alcatraz closure, residents ask if an ICE center agrees ‘everything is better in Bradford’
(06/29/26 1:00pm)
Bradford County residents and local activist groups have grappled with the question of legacy for months.
The Listening Room GNV brings personal connection to live shows
(06/26/26 9:14pm)
With the first strum of his guitar and croon of his deep voice, Kyle Keller immediately quieted a crowd of 30 swaying bodies.
Next year's Hoggetowne Medieval Faire to be held at Gainesville Raceway
(06/13/26 9:23pm)
Each January, people in the Gainesville community put on their capes and sheath their swords as they transport back in time to the 16th century.
‘An uphill battle’: Gator grads face tough job market
(05/10/26 2:00pm)
Madison Cannady graduated from UF with her bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s degree in water systems in fall 2025. She applied to jobs on LinkedIn, researched specialized careers in her field, attended career fairs and waited for replies from hiring managers that never came.
Campus group provides blood pressure tests, health services to Gainesville homeless community
(04/24/26 5:44pm)
Lilliana Wells drove down University Avenue, hungry. The 44-year-old Gainesville resident wanted to buy a gyro, but it wasn't in her budget.
‘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.
Alachua County Democratic Party alleges city’s precinct closure suppresses voters
(02/08/26 8:17pm)
During a Jan. 26 meeting, the Alachua City Commission unanimously voted to close Precinct 53 at the Cleather Hathcock Community Center ahead of the April 14 municipal election.
ICE’s treatment of immigrants must stop
(11/10/25 3:00pm)
Read more from The Alligator's "Ripple Effects" special section here.
Amy Trask to run again for Florida House District 22 after falling short last year
(09/28/25 5:18pm)
Editor’s note: This story contains sensitive topics of domestic violence and abuse and may be sensitive to some readers. The Alligator previously wrote that Amy Trask lost a custody battle. The story has been updated to reflect that she did not lose custody.
State board summons Alachua School Board member for Charlie Kirk comments
(09/25/25 2:50am)
For the second time in two months, an Alachua County School Board member has come under fire from the Florida Department of Education for a Facebook post about the death of a prominent conservative.
UF faculty and students question the Office of Sustainability’s closure
(09/02/25 10:00am)
UF closed its Office of Sustainability after almost 20 years of service Aug. 4, citing a focus of efficiency.
Five years after John Lewis’ passing, a protest echoes his ‘good trouble’
(07/18/25 7:59pm)
Emerging from a parking lot piled with cars, people tucked signs protesting President Donald Trump’s administration underneath their armpits. They held them in the air, shouting as cars whizzed by. Some drivers honked their horns in passing, eliciting cheers from the protesters.Around 200 community members gathered in East Gainesville’s Fred Cone Park to participate in a nationwide protest Thursday. Titled “Good Trouble Lives On,” the event was organized by the 50-50-1 movement. The local group held other major demonstrations, such as June 14’s “No Kings Day” protest.
