20 eastern indigo snakes released into native habitat
(07/30/18 11:04pm)
An eastern indigo snake named Floyd was introduced to his native habitat for the first time on a sunny afternoon in Bristol, Florida.
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Election Prep: Part 2
(07/23/18 10:21pm)
We’re chugging right along with our four-part series on the upcoming primary election Aug. 28. Alachua County residents have until July 30 to register or change party affiliations in order to vote for candidates in their party.
City Commission discusses community ID program
(07/23/18 9:56pm)
On Thursday, Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe and the City Commission discussed a possible community ID program that could provide the homeless, ex-prisoners, immigrants and refugees in the Gainesville community with a valid alternative to state IDs.
An open letter from SG President Ian Green
(07/16/18 11:52pm)
Hey Gator Nation,
Democratic candidates discuss platforms at forums
(07/12/18 12:13am)
August 28 is Election Day for the 2018 primary elections. The Alachua County Democratic Party hosted a public forum for Democratic cabinet member candidates Wednesday to discuss their campaigns.
The cereal industry Trix kids
(07/10/18 12:04am)
Walking down the breakfast aisle of the grocery store, a rainbow of boxes scrolls past. Mascots like Tony the Tiger and Lucky the Leprechaun jump out from each rectangle. The obvious conclusion is that a lot of these cereals are aimed at kids. Turn those boxes over, and you’ll find most of them are high in sugar, and, for some, extremely high. Improving public health isn’t a simple topic, but one common sense move is obvious: We should stop marketing sugary cereals to children.
Series Review: Hulu Original ‘The Looming Tower’
(07/04/18 8:33pm)
It was a day that changed America forever, and this show does a great job of coming at it from a new angle.
Florida residents capture lionfish for challenge
(06/20/18 11:35pm)
Bob Cox decided to participate in the Lionfish Challenge because he photographs lionfish and wants to help reduce the negative impact they have on marine life.
Closed captioning bill passes first readings at SG meeting
(06/14/18 12:45am)
Closed captioning may soon be required for Student Government’s videos after a bill was unanimously passed during first readings at Tuesday’s student government meeting.
Mayor Poe, Gainesville Commissioners join residents to bike in Depot Park
(05/29/18 12:11am)
Debbie Boada is a lucky woman.
Alachua County Commission debates the county’s urban cluster boundary
(05/22/18 1:02am)
The Alachua County Commission met Thursday to discuss the Alachua County Comprehensive Plan update, something local governments are required to do every seven years.
New Gainesville city commissioners sworn in
(05/18/18 6:36pm)
The City of Gainesville held a ceremony Thursday to swear in two new city commissioners.
Simmons defeats incumbent for District 1 seat
(05/01/18 11:25pm)
The room was filled with pink shirts as Gigi Simmons’ supporters watched the votes pour in.
Gainesville wants to regulate local gun laws. So it’s suing Gov. Rick Scott.
(04/23/18 11:35pm)
The City of Gainesville joined 10 other Florida cities in a lawsuit challenging portions of the state statute restricting local regulation of guns.
City officials approve body cameras for 107 GPD officers
(04/19/18 11:03pm)
The City Commission approved a contract Thursday to equip more than 100 Gainesville Police Department officers with body-worn cameras.
Alachua County wants buyer of Camp McConnell to use the land for community purposes
(04/18/18 9:23pm)
Alachua County commissioners have taken a step forward in deciding the future of Camp McConnell: They’ve set rules for how the land can be used.
Florida voters will vote on whether rights of crime victims should be in the state constitution
(04/16/18 10:27pm)
Florida voters will decide whether the rights of victims will become part of the state’s constitution in November’s General Election.
Students enjoy black cultural community but want more
(04/13/18 1:17am)
After a 2015 The Washington Post article reported the plunging numbers of UF’s black students, the former vice president for Student Affairs commissioned the Black Student Affairs Taskforce — a group of staff, faculty and students — to research how to improve the campus experience for black students.
SG Senate wants more funding for Disability Resource Center
(04/10/18 11:02pm)
Student Government senators unanimously supported increasing funding for the Disability Resource Center at a Senate meeting Tuesday night.
Gainesville officials ban conversion therapy for minors
(04/09/18 1:18am)
Gainesville is now the first city in North Florida to ban conversion therapy for minors.
