Book clubs become language-learning tools at Alachua County Library District
At 3 p.m. every Wednesday, Lucas Cordeiro Freitas heads to the Headquarters Library in downtown Gainesville to discuss books with fellow English learners.
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At 3 p.m. every Wednesday, Lucas Cordeiro Freitas heads to the Headquarters Library in downtown Gainesville to discuss books with fellow English learners.
Nine months after high school sweethearts Tameria and Xavier Filer rekindled their romance, they were ready for all the commitments: marriage, children and homeownership.
On the first day of kindergarten, teacher Caitlin Gallingane recalls stark differences among her students: Some could read full sentences, while others had never held a pencil.
Drivers passing through four Gainesville school zones will soon be monitored with speeding cameras.
Nearly 92% of rural counties in the U.S. lack enough primary care physicians needed to serve their populations, leaving some communities without a single doctor.
The quick shuffle of feet and steady pulse of salsa fill the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
En todo Gainesville, iglesias y ministerios basados en la fe están trabajando para apoyar a los residentes necesitados, ofreciendo alimentos, oración y ropa. Algunas iglesias trabajan específicamente para servir a la comunidad latina.
Across Gainesville, churches and faith-based ministries are working to support residents in need, offering food, prayer and clothing. Some churches specifically work to serve the Latin community.
Despite the Benchmark International Arena being covered in Gator fans dressed in blue and white at tip-off, it was the Hawkeyes who got the last laugh.
A mannequin wearing a 'Vamos Gators' shirt stands inside the Weimer Atrium, Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Florida’s Henry Jefferson celebrates after a point in a NCAA men's doubles tennis match against Texas A&M University, Friday, March 6, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Stepping onto a college campus as a freshman is already a challenge. The transition from home life to college life is something people anticipate for years.
Florida Gators right handed pitcher Caroline Stanton is inroduced before an NCAA softball game against Jacksonville, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Florida outfielder Justin Nadeau (1) hits the ball during an NCAA baseball game against Florida State University, Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
The Pride Community Center of North Central Florida voted March 20 to rent or buy a new space after the closure of the Gainesville Community Counseling Center.
Community members attend a Pride Community Center of North Central Florida board meeting on March 20, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
A speed camera on NW 43rd Street outside William S. Talbot Elementary School, Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Florida outfielder Taylor Shumaker (21) hits during an NCAA softball game against Tennessee, Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Florida outfielder Taylor Shumaker (21) stands in the on-deck circle during an NCAA softball game against Tennessee, Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Florida infielder Kenleigh Cahalan (31) tosses to second base during an NCAA softball game against Tennessee, Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.