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Congelamiento de green cards preocupa a inmigrantes en Gainesville

(07/15/20 7:05pm)

Ricardo Alcalá ha sido un Gator por los últimos cinco años. Sin embargo, su futuro en los Estados Unidos es ahora incierto.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2020/07/congelamiento-de-green-cards-preocupa-a-inmigrantes-en-gainesville

Green card freeze disheartens immigrants in Gainesville

(07/15/20 3:52pm)

Ricardo Alcalá has been a Gator for the past five years. Now, his future in the United States is in question.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2020/07/green-card-freeze-disheartens-immigrants-in-gainesville

Racism, zoning and reopening: Alachua County School Board candidates go head-to-head before election

(07/14/20 5:30pm)

Alachua County School Board candidates discussed systemic racism, school zoning and stability, and reopening plans in an online forum Monday evening.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2020/07/racism-zoning-and-reopening-alachua-county-school-board-candidates-go-head-to-head-before-election

Inside Look: How an Alligator reporter covers protests

(07/12/20 6:57pm)

This Summer, I have helped cover several large Gainesville protests. This is an inside look at the steps I take to bring the news to you.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2020/07/inside-look-how-an-alligator-reporter-covers-protests

What police accountability means to the candidates of Alachua County Sheriff race

(07/12/20 6:34pm)

Alachua County Sheriff candidates discussed COVID-19 response, police accountability, the school-to-prison pipeline and decarceration at a Saturday forum.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2020/07/what-police-accountability-means-to-the-candidates-of-alachua-county-sheriff-race

The Voices of Gainesville: Cake can become art

(07/10/20 12:23pm)

Sandy Smith's passion for baking helped turn her dream into reality.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2020/07/the-voices-of-gainesville-cake-can-become-art

Unemployment rate rises in Alachua County

(07/07/20 2:04pm)

Dustin Buckley had to completely refund his customers when the NCAA Final Four tournament was canceled on March 12. All of his work and expected profit was gone.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2020/07/unemployment-rate-rises-in-alachua-county

New LGBTQ+ survey prioritizes campus inclusivity

(06/29/20 2:15pm)

While tabling at his first Pride event as a UF LGBTQ+ Affairs ambassador, an elderly woman approached Georges Obayi with tears in her eyes.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2020/06/new-lgbtq-survey-prioritizes-campus-inclusivity

Former Boys and Girls Club director arrested for theft, fraud

(06/25/20 10:01pm)

A former Boys and Girls Club executive director was accused of theft and fraud Wednesday.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2020/06/former-boys-and-girls-club-director-arrested-for-theft-fraud

ACSO investigation into county 911 employee’s Facebook comments concluded Wednesday

(06/25/20 5:44pm)

An Alachua County Sheriff’s Office employee who was suspended and investigated for offensive Facebook comments June 16 was reinstated Wednesday after the conclusion of the investigation.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2020/06/acso-investigation-into-county-911-employee-s-facebook-comments-concluded-wednesday

Gainesville family killed in plane crash remembered by family, friends

(06/25/20 2:10pm)

The Lamonts made every holiday special. Melanie Corona remembers celebrating New Year’s Eve with fireworks and sparklers illuminating their front yard.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2020/06/gainesville-family-killed-in-plane-crash-remembered-by-family-friends

The Swamp is closing, but not for good

(06/24/20 10:25pm)

Civilization. Leonardo’s. Burrito Brothers. Southern Charm Kitchen. Gainesville staples are disappearing or facing closure as big development and COVID-19 threaten their existence. The list grew larger last week.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2020/06/the-swamp-is-closing-but-not-for-good

A look inside the developing Gainesville podcast scene

(06/24/20 1:41pm)

From its start in 2004, the popularity of podcasts has skyrocketed. For some podcast hosts in Gainesville, their podcasts have provided a platform to share science, beliefs, music and business insights.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2020/06/a-look-inside-the-developing-gainesville-podcast-scene

Black Lives Matter founders to be paid $10,000 each to speak

(06/22/20 12:54pm)

The co-founders of Black Lives Matter will each be paid $10,000 to speak Thursday in a virtual event hosted by UF Student Government’s Accent Speakers Bureau, UF Black Student Union and Pride Student Union, according to the event contracts.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2020/06/black-lives-matter-founders-to-be-paid-10-000-each-to-speak

Inside a changing industry: Music and art

(06/20/20 2:04pm)

Four times a day, Nolan Koskela-Staples sets up his bass. At the same time, he opens Facetime, Zoom or Skype on his MacBook Pro to provide a socially distanced learning environment for his students.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2020/06/inside-a-changing-industry-music-and-art

UF Accent Speakers Bureau, BSU and PSU host the founders of #BlackLivesMatter

(06/17/20 2:10pm)

Black Lives Matter founders Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi will speak June 25 at 6:30 p.m. as part of the UF Student Government Accent Speakers Bureau’s virtual summer series.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2020/06/uf-accent-speakers-bureau-bsu-and-psu-host-the-founders-of-blacklivesmatter