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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ACSO employee suspended for social media comments
(06/16/20 6:17pm)
An Alachua County Sheriff’s Office employee was suspended Monday after making offensive comments on social media.
SG official to no longer serve after racial slurs, offensive language resurface
(06/12/20 4:03pm)
A UF student will no longer serve as a Student Government official after screenshots of racist messages he wrote in 2015 resurfaced overnight.
Santa Fe High School teacher charged with six counts of sexual activity with a minor
(06/11/20 5:35pm)
To one he was a role model. To another, a sexual predator.
Gator NAACP calls for renaming of J.J. Finley Elementary School
(06/09/20 1:45pm)
While a series of four Pensacola fires was extinguished in 1852, the flames still smolder today.
The Voices of Gainesville: Black-owned businesses promote wellness amid chaos
(06/08/20 1:50pm)
After a number of sleepless nights, Adriann Jordan found herself standing in the Minneapolis rain at the site of George Floyd’s death. The scene was adorned with flowers and a mural of Floyd — his name memorialized among many others that protesters have chanted in the streets.
Former Florida gymnast speaks on racism during tenure
(06/07/20 3:27pm)
A former UF gymnast spoke out about her experiences with racism during her tenure on the UF gymnastics team on Friday.
“There are no eyes on children”: Alachua County responds to expected rising child abuse rates
(06/04/20 9:15pm)
Yvonne Scull is used to greeting her second-grade students with hugs and high-fives at the door of her Idylwild Elementary classroom. Now, she waves at her remaining students behind a computer screen.
Alachua County residents voice concerns with graduation plans
(06/04/20 4:24pm)
When high school seniors throw their graduation caps in the air, it may be through the sunroof of a parked car.
Blu Bourlay
(06/03/20 11:49pm)
Blu Bourlay, 26, films on her phone Wednesday from atop the arch on the edge of UF’s campus at the intersection of 13th Street and University Avenue during a protest against police brutality. Bourlay streamed parts of the protest over Facebook Live.
