Venturing beyond the Swamp: Navigating non-student friendships in Gainesville
(04/17/25 11:00am)
Julie Mauerman met her best friend under unusual circumstances.
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Match Madness: Adoption fees waived at Alachua County Animal Services
(03/28/25 4:58pm)
For basketball fans, March means slam dunks, buzzer beaters and brackets. For Alachua County Animal Services, it means waived adoption fees, or “Match Madness.”
A local food truck finds its niche in serving classic New Orleans beignets
(03/27/25 10:00am)
A warm, sweet aroma fills the air as customers take bites into fresh, hot beignets with an airy melt-in-your-mouth dough. Le Petite Beignet owners Michael and Michiyo Johnson go through 70 pounds of powdered sugar each month to give each hot treat a sweet flourish on top.
How a local initiative showcases composting on a small scale
(03/06/25 11:30am)
The shell of an egg. The peel of an orange. The leftovers that sit in the fridge too long. These all contribute to food waste, which Americans generate 92 billion pounds of each year, according to Feeding America.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk challenges UF students to ‘prove me wrong’
(02/28/25 12:45am)
Over 250 people surrounded UF’s Plaza of the Americas Thursday to watch conservative provocateur Charlie Kirk spar with UF community members over hot-button issues like immigration, white privilege and LGBTQ+ rights.
Five sweet deals to secure this Valentine’s season
(02/15/25 7:51pm)
As people get into the spirit of love during the month of February, flowers are selling out and chocolates are leaving the shelves. For those who have an appetite for a sweet deal, assorted candy boxes may not be enough. Here’s five food options for the valentine who’s looking for something special.
Sweethearts in the Swamp: UF professors’ love stories
(02/14/25 8:45pm)
Coffee, walks and an office across the hall were enough to spark something between Teresa Cornacchione and David Macdonald.
Meta’s changing vision: Mark Zuckerberg’s free speech pledge principle or politics?
(02/15/25 5:00pm)
Mark Zuckerberg recently announced changes to Meta, the parent company of Instagram, Facebook and Threads, addressing past controversies over censorship and misinformation. And although his statements seem to have a calm demeanor and transparent tone, his credibility is questioned.
UF’s Innovation Academy faces “bait and switch” backlash after sudden program change
(02/11/25 2:00pm)
Freddie Dozer’s first semester at UF was typical. She lived in a dorm, went to football games and joined a sorority. Aside from being in the university’s Innovation Academy, an undergraduate pathway program preventing students from taking in-person classes during the Fall semester, the 19-year-old biology major was like any other freshman.
Alachua County shelter animals keep warm with foster homes, fashionable sweaters
(01/28/25 11:00am)
Jane’s sweater isn’t just a fashion statement. While its blue and gray fabric might perfectly contrast her coppery coat, the 3-year-old shelter dog is wearing it to protect her from the unusually cold temperatures plaguing Alachua County this winter.
Live updates: Everything you need to know about Winter Storm Enzo
(01/21/25 8:42pm)
Winter Storm Enzo is forecasted to bring a rare bout of freezing rain and the possibility of sleet to Gainesville early Wednesday morning. Alachua County is under a freeze watch and winter storm warning from 7 p.m. Tuesday to 1.p.m. Wednesday.
Alachua County Public Schools to close Wednesday due to winter storm
(01/21/25 7:34pm)
Alachua County Public Schools, district offices and all extracurricular activities will be closed on Wednesday due to the upcoming winter storm, according to a press release.
Florida Film Lab offers local film development as photography picks up
(01/23/25 11:00am)
In a world defined by instant gratification where packages arrive with the tap of a button and photos are snapped and shared in seconds, a nostalgic rebellion is quietly unfolding.
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the TikTok ban. What does it mean?
(01/18/25 6:51pm)
As TikTok’s fate hangs in the balance, roughly 170 million users across the United States face the possibility of losing access to the app, which has become the focal point of a growing national security debate.
Gainesville man arrested for arson at Satchel’s Pizza after delayed investigation
(12/19/24 2:19am)
Several small fires were reportedly set in the Satchel’s Pizza van Sunday. The Gainesville Police Department and Gainesville Fire Rescue responded to the call, and the investigation moved forward into Monday.
Join us this Summer: Staff applications for The Alligator now open!
(12/02/24 5:28pm)
Are you interested in growing your career in media and communications? Are you ready to join a network with 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. Applications are due April 29 at 11:59 p.m.
Alachua County expects cold weekend, opens overnight shelter
(11/21/24 4:02pm)
Temperatures are expected to plummet this weekend, with a low of 37 degrees Friday. Anticipating the weather, Alachua County will activate its Cold Night Shelter program Thursday evening.
How do Gainesville residents feel about GRU referendum’s passing?
(11/20/24 2:53pm)
On Election Day, Gainesville residents had a choice to give Gainesville Regional Utilities power back to the Gainesville City Commission or leave it with the governor-appointed authority board. The referendum passed with 72%, with residents voting to give power back to the city.
Gobble down in Gainesville: Five Thanksgiving events to celebrate the holiday season
(11/20/24 2:54pm)
While Thanksgiving in a college city can feel like a ghost town for students, the city of Gainesville doesn’t lack community on the feast day. Look no further than these five events throughout the rest of November.
Peak Pulse Run Club Gainesville joins trend of emerging Generation Z run clubs
(11/18/24 11:10am)
What do you get when you mix sneakers, serotonin and socializing? For Gainesville’s Generation Z crowd, the answer is Peak Pulse Run Club.
