If you’re reading this, my time’s up
(04/19/21 12:15pm)
I’ve written this column so many times.
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Alachua County commission keeps mask mandate
(04/14/21 11:00am)
The Alachua County Commission decided it’s still too soon to end the mask mandate that’s been in place since June.
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy to be next Accent speaker
(04/12/21 10:30am)
Dave Portnoy, the founder of the Barstool Sports brand, will speak to UF students in a free virtual event April 15.
"Death by design": University Avenue’s problems began with its construction
(04/09/21 10:30am)
For decades, experts warned University Avenue wasn’t safe.
Want to be a part of The Alligator? Join our Summer 2021 staff
(04/07/21 6:47pm)
Are you interested in growing your career in media and communications? Are you ready to join a network of alumni at organizations like the New York Times, Washington Post and Wall Street Journal? The Independent Florida Alligator is looking for its next team of reporters, editors, photographers and more for the Summer semester.
Alachua County commission renames courthouse after late Judge Stephan Mickle
(03/31/21 10:15am)
Judge Stephan P. Mickle will now be known not only as a trailblazer for Black students at UF, but as the namesake for the Alachua County Courthouse.
Alachua County commission pulls back mask mandate for vaccinated residents
(03/24/21 10:30am)
The Alachua County Commission has relaxed its mask and social-distancing guidelines for vaccinated residents.
Voters elect an incumbent and a newcomer to City Commission. What's next?
(03/22/21 10:30am)
Gainesville City Commissioner Gail Johnson eagerly hugged Commissioner-elect Desmon Duncan-Walker at an election watch party Tuesday evening to celebrate their victories, signaling a new era of collaboration between the two commissioners.
Incumbent Gail Johnson, newcomer Desmon Duncan-Walker elected to city commission
(03/17/21 11:15am)
Gainesville residents voted Tuesday to re-elect one city commissioner who saw them through a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, but voted out the other incumbent in favor of a local activist.
Voters weigh in on District 1 City Commission candidates ahead of election
(03/15/21 10:15am)
East Gainesville activists and some residents have kept a watchful eye on City Commissioner Gigi Simmons, 48, since she was elected to represent them in 2018. Now that she’s up for re-election, some are throwing their support behind her challenger — Desmon Duncan-Walker.
Meet the candidates for the Gainesville Regular Election
(03/15/21 11:00am)
Gainesville residents will vote on two city commission seats Tuesday.
A new county-wide ordinance bans individuals from standing on the road median
(03/12/21 10:45am)
An Alachua County ordinance that prohibits pedestrians from standing in road medians less than 6 feet wide passed Tuesday mirrors a law passed by Gainesville City Commission a month ago.
Early voting begins for the 2021 Gainesville Regular Election
(03/08/21 11:30am)
Early voting in Gainesville for the 2021 Regular Election began March 5 and runs until March 13.
Senate ratifies election results, elects new Senate president
(03/05/21 11:00am)
Minority Party members are losing representation in Student Government after the Gator Party won the executive ticket, which includes the Student Body president, vice president and treasurer positions. Gator also gained a supermajority in Senate, holding about 80 of the 100 seats.
UF libraries display a collection of works in honor of Patricia Hilliard-Nunn’s legacy
(03/03/21 11:15am)
Patricia Hilliard-Nunn’s smile stands out from the display honoring her life and work in the Headquarters Branch of the Alachua County Library District. It shines proudly over an array of notable films and books about the Black experience.
Fighting food insecurity: Community grocery store may be built in East Gainesville following City Commission vote
(02/26/21 3:33am)
Some East Gainesville residents may no longer have to travel across the city to shop at a grocery store thanks to a newly approved city initiative.
Students decide on new leadership and senators during Spring SG elections
(02/24/21 12:00pm)
The first day of voting for the UF Student Government Spring Election included some technical difficulties, short lines and about an 80% decrease in voter turnout from last Spring’s election.
Gainesville will take over control of a stretch of West University
(02/24/21 11:45am)
The Florida Department of Transportation will transfer control of the section of West University Avenue near UF campus to the city of Gainesville.
Gainesville City Commission drops proposal of a mask mandate in local businesses
(02/22/21 11:15am)
After two weeks of deliberation, the Gainesville City Commission abandoned a new bar and restaurant mask mandate.
Gainesville City Commission responds to traffic safety concerns
(02/22/21 11:00am)
Gainesville City Commissioners will meet with Florida traffic officials in a mounting effort to make roads safer after two student deaths less than two months apart on University Avenue.
