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A nearly $400 million upgrade to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is expected to hold about 84,000 people upon completion, per Swamp247’s Graham Hall. Construction on the project will begin in 2027 and is scheduled to be done in February 2030, according to UF Planning, Design and Construction.
This article has been updated to reflect Chuck Ross is a former member of the Gainesville Residents United board.
In October 2015, Adam Sugalski stood at a check station in Lake City, Florida, and counted each dead Florida black bear brought in from the city’s hunt. The statewide hunt was called off after just two days, when hunters harvested bears more quickly than anticipated.
Correction: This story previously misidentified Stephen Sykes as a member of UF College Democrats. He is a member of UF Young Democratic Socialists of America.
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.
The Alachua County Commission discussed which regulatory path a proposed 270-acre cultural and event space in Melrose would follow during its Tuesday meeting. Commissioners decided the WildFlowers proposal would follow the county’s temporary use permit process rather than a special area plan — a decision about the permitting path only, not project approval.
Florida junior defensive back Dijon Johnson suffered a non-contact injury in the third quarter against the Miami Hurricanes. After attempting to make a tackle, he was seen immediately grabbing his right knee and had to be carried off the field by trainers. Later on, he was spotted alongside the sidelines being held up by crutches.
The Gainesville Commission voted Thursday against expanding the parking lot in Tom Petty Park, opting instead to consider partnerships with other organizations and businesses.
For UF Ice Hockey Club president Noah Horwitz, every home game starts the same way: not in a locker room, but in a car.
Former U.S. Rep. David Jolly has previously pledged allegiance to three different political parties. He entered Florida’s 2026 gubernatorial race in June as a Democrat to mixed reactions of celebration and chagrin.
Alachua County proposed a new Climate Action Plan to combat climate change. The goal: reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Alachua County by 80% by 2050.
This is the first experience many college students will have with a utility company, so my staff and I are committed to making it a great one.
In a unanimous vote, the Gainesville City Commission named current Chief Operating Officer Andrew Persons as interim city manager.
Walking across the colors of the rainbow is no longer an option in downtown Gainesville.
Alachua County approved two plans attempting to make the county a sports destination at a meeting Tuesday.
The Gainesville Police Department’s crackdown on firearm violence and increased recruitment efforts have both so far been successful, a new report on the department shows.
Welcome back to fall in Gainesville! Yes, I know it’s technically still summer, and I know it’s still hot. It’s going to be this way for a bit, but I promise you there’s no better place to be than right here in Gator Country right now.
In a letter sent to the Gainesville City Commission Friday afternoon, Gainesville City Manager Cynthia Curry announced her resignation.
The Gainesville City Commission voted to remove three rainbow crosswalks at an Aug. 7 meeting.
Florida Gators’ defensive back Dijon Johnson will not have charges filed against him in relation to a May 2 traffic stop that resulted in his arrest, the Florida State Attorney's Office confirmed.
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