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Nothing comes close to the comfort offered by a fresh chocolate chip cookie. What started by Ruth Wakefield at the Toll House Restaurant in 1930s Massachusetts has since spread across the country, leaving its mark on sweet treat lovers in Gainesville.
It’s an emotional moment for a college basketball player when they walk off their home court for the final time. Coaches and teammates hugging them while thousands of fans rise to their feet to cheer is enough to make even a fearless competitor a bit misty.
Right in the middle of downtown Gainesville lies The Wooly, a venue characterized by warm lighting, comfortable seating and, on March 8, energetic French house music. Daft Disko, hosted by DJ Ricardo Ponce, brought in enthusiastic crowds who danced fervently for as long as the music was playing.
Among floor-to-ceiling shelves of graphic novels, Michael Grover stood out in his blue pants patterned in goldfish, complete with a matching tie.
When Ruth Hanford spotted a strange woman drinking alcohol in her yard, she rushed to dial 911. She was used to unhoused people wandering near her home in downtown Gainesville, but after being attacked in the past, she didn’t want to take any chances.
Lizzy Boroski discovered her passion for crocheting when she started college. Now, her go-to craft store, Joann, is closing its doors for good.
At La Cocina de Abuela, a vibrant family-owned restaurant, traditional Colombian flavors meet the convenience of counter-service dining. With an assembly line-style setup, guests are invited to build their perfect bowl, savoring fresh, made-from-scratch dishes that tell the story of generations of Colombian heritage.
En La Cocina de Abuela, un restaurante familiar y vibrante, los sabores tradicionales colombianos se encuentran con la conveniencia de un servicio de comida al mostrador. Con una configuración de estilo línea de ensamblaje, los clientes están invitados a crear su plato perfecto, saboreando comidas frescas y hechas desde cero que cuentan la historia de generaciones de herencia colombiana.
Sports are woven into the fabric of our lives — whether we play them, watch them or simply grow up surrounded by them. Yet for many young athletes, what should be an exciting introduction to physical activity is now becoming a pressure-filled experience.
Games moved indoors at the last second, the lights going out in the indoor courts and only singles matches being played, are all unusual events for a typical dual match. But, in Sunday’s meet against No. 3 Texas A&M, all of the above occurred.
The spring signifies a lot of things: a much-needed time change, the blooming of irises in Gainesville’s swamps and the ability to hear music blaring any direction within half a mile of the Heavener Football Center. The latter would be because the Gators are back on the field.
No. 5 Florida has a variety of goals it hopes to achieve in the next month, including winning SEC and National Championships. However, Saturday evening served as a moment for the present. A chance to celebrate UF basketball’s stars — senior guards Walter Clayton Jr., Alijah Martin and Will Richard.
A rainy Saturday in Gainesville pushed back the start of a doubleheader between the Florida Gators and Harvard Crimson. Nevertheless, the delays didn’t affect Florida, as it breezed through its Ivy League opponent thanks to some stellar pitching performances and a phenomenal day at the plate, scoring 29 runs combined.
A Gainesville man was arrested Friday and charged with attempted murder after reportedly attacking a man with a hammer inside the bookstore 2nd & Charles.
The drought was over, and the upset was complete. Coaches and players on Florida ran to freshman Nikola Daubnerova in celebration as she delivered Florida its first SEC victory of the season by upsetting No. 9 Texas in the Gators’ first home game in 40 days.
Sophomore right-hander Liam Peterson’s first three outings of the 2025 season were phenomenal. Entering the weekend, he had a 3-0 record with a 1.12 ERA. The Palm Harbor, Florida, native might have outdone himself on Friday night, as he tied his career-high in strikeouts.
UFPD officers arrested a student during a history lecture Wednesday, pulling him from a class at Keene-Flint Hall in connection with a string of TV thefts from campus buildings and student apartment complexes.
On a partly cloudy Tuesday afternoon, nearly 500 people gathered at the intersection of University Avenue and Main Street to protest President Donald Trump’s administration.
More than 200 people gathered in a field near Southwest Recreation Center Monday evening to honor Nyla Holland, a UF student killed in a traffic collision outside the complex Sunday night.
Behind the scenes of MusicGNV’s AM/FM Festival, the eclectic Gainesville music community shines through. Between three music venues — How Bazar, The Bull and Loosey’s — MusicGNV kicked off an event Sunday that not only hasn’t happened in over a decade, but has fostered a love of music for many.
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