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Thomas Hahn, the UF club water polo secretary, stood at the closed gate of Florida Pool after arriving in the late afternoon one November day. He intended to fit in a quick swim before dinner, but he found the pool closed, drained and officially out of commission.
Over the course of 1,000 days, hundreds of thousands of men, women and children have learned to adapt to a new reality — one where classes are held in bomb shelters and the sounds of air sirens are more common than not.
The City of Gainesville received $11.65 million in federal grant money from the United States Department of Transportation to build new electric vehicle charging stations, according to a press release issued Tuesday.
UF senior Leanne Wong dazzled under the bright lights of the Stephen C. O’Connell Center in Friday’s meet against No. 23 Nebraska, No. 11 Michigan State and unranked Northern Illinois. On a night when she collected awards for every event but the vault, her all-around score of 39.725 is tied for the highest score of any athlete nationally so far this season.
Despite the 45-degree weather, Alachua County residents braved the chill to commemorate the founding of their county. Live music filled the air as parents led their children to the face painting booth and couples shared treats from food truck vendors.
The return of students to campus following nearly a month of winter break couldn’t come any sooner for one group of Gainesville residents: small business owners.
In downtown Gainesville, where energetic nightclubs and lavish restaurants meet, lies a passion for punk rock not only as a genre, but as a way of life.
After reviewing items from Google search inquiries and a handwritten “goodbye letter” at a hearing Monday, United States assistant attorney Adam Hapner said there was probable cause a Gainesville man was guilty of cyberstalking.
Going into 2025, Gainesville continues to be a welcoming place for all those who wish to be welcomed, Mayor Harvey Ward said as he presided over the swearing in of new and returning commissioners Monday at the Thomas Center.
On Jan. 4, 2024, Florida head coach Kelly Rae Finley walked into the floor-level tunnel of the O’Connell Center with her head down.
Forrest Kendall Pemberton, a 26-year-old Gainesville resident, was arrested by the FBI on federal stalking charges Dec. 28 for allegedly plotting an attack on a major pro-Israel organization in Plantation, Florida.
Basketball is often referred to as a game of runs. However, the scoring streaks were lopsided toward only one of the squads at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center on Saturday. And it was a team that showed just why themselves, along with the SEC, has been a force thus far.
After a 33-8 victory against Tulane in the Gasparilla Bowl on Friday night, Florida football was hit with its first NFL Draft departure on Saturday afternoon, as senior defensive lineman Cam Jackson announced his intention to pursue a career in the NFL.
Satchel Raye, the owner of Satchel's Pizza, speaks to officials from Gainesville Police Department and Gainesville Fire Rescue after the arson of the Satchel's Pizza van. (Photo courtesy of Satchel Raye)
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.
Florida’s 2024-25 season has started off with seamless lopsided victories over its opponents by an average of roughly 21 points per game. However, the Gators had yet to be truly challenged until Tuesday night.
Alachua County Public Schools’ District 5 board member Kay Abbitt resigned Tuesday. Her resignation is effective immediately.
When sports fans think about athletic programs at the University of Florida, initial thoughts will often drift to the football or baseball teams. But it’s likely only a matter of time before the men’s hoops squad starts to create some serious buzz around Gainesville.
A body was discovered Tuesday night at Hideaway Gainesville, an off-campus student apartment complex at 2800 SW Williston Road, about seven minutes from UF’s campus, according to the Gainesville Police Department.
Walking, biking and e-scootering are some of the options that many Gainesville residents use as a form of transportation. However, theft has posed a threat to individuals who rely on bicycles and e-scooters as a way to travel across Gainesville.
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