From east to west, Fie Scoobie has Gainesville pride
(07/25/25 10:15am)
Fie Scoobie doesn’t care if you don’t know where he's from. He just wants you to know that you're about to find out.
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Federal cuts force Foster Grandparent Program to close after 60 years
(07/21/25 4:00pm)
Alexandra Walker has taught in Alachua County for 17 years, including seven working with Grandma D., who became “a second mother” to her. When Grandma D. called her saying they needed to talk, she knew something was wrong.
Constant changes to RTS bus schedule may disrupt access to health care
(07/21/25 10:00am)
Summers in Gainesville are hot and humid. Sweat beads on the brow, and the heat feels heavy. Then there’s the high possibility of being caught in the torrential downpour of an afternoon thunderstorm.
Gainesville City Commission greenlights 14-story apartment complex, business tax increase
(07/18/25 9:18pm)
The Gainesville City Commission approved construction of a 14-story apartment complex on West University Avenue, increased business taxes and purchased smart trash cans at a meeting Thursday.
Five years after John Lewis’ passing, a protest echoes his ‘good trouble’
(07/18/25 7:59pm)
Emerging from a parking lot piled with cars, people tucked signs protesting President Donald Trump’s administration underneath their armpits. They held them in the air, shouting as cars whizzed by. Some drivers honked their horns in passing, eliciting cheers from the protesters.Around 200 community members gathered in East Gainesville’s Fred Cone Park to participate in a nationwide protest Thursday. Titled “Good Trouble Lives On,” the event was organized by the 50-50-1 movement. The local group held other major demonstrations, such as June 14’s “No Kings Day” protest.
Alachua County, Gainesville hold public workshop about future of public transit
(07/16/25 7:20pm)
The Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization held its third public workshop Tuesday for its long-term plan for Gainesville and Alachua County’s public transit.
UF gives UFPD $13,000 raise across the board
(07/16/25 1:38am)
After months of negotiations, the University of Florida and the University of Florida Police Department agreed on a new collective bargaining agreement.
UF Health celebrates the opening of the new Florida Recovery Center Tuesday
(07/16/25 3:10pm)
UF Health held a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the new Florida Recovery Center Tuesday morning.
A leader on and off the field: Celeste Forte’s impact at Florida
(07/15/25 10:15am)
When asked to describe Celeste Forte, Florida head coach Amanda O’Leary characterized her as a competitor, a hard worker and a great teammate and person.
Vecinos del lago Newnans temen que el desarrollo propuesto nuble su futuro
(07/16/25 10:15am)
Paul Pritchard ha pasado décadas conservando la vida silvestre. Fue subdirector del Departamento del Interior de EE. UU. bajo el expresidente Jimmy Carter y fundó el National Park Trust.
El nuevo campus de posgrado de UF transformará el centro de Jacksonville
(07/16/25 10:00am)
Un nuevo campus de posgrado de la Universidad de Florida que abrirá en el centro de Jacksonville podría traer grandes cambios a la economía, la fuerza laboral y la infraestructura de la ciudad.
UF, UFPD at an impasse over officers’ salaries
(07/14/25 10:00am)
The University of Florida Police Department wants a raise, but UF isn’t ready to meet its demands.
UF graduate campus set to transform downtown Jacksonville
(07/15/25 10:00am)
A new University of Florida graduate campus set to open in downtown Jacksonville could bring massive changes to the city’s economy, workforce and infrastructure.
Curated for campus life, Coterie Market gears up for the fall
(07/17/25 10:15am)
Sunlight pours through the glass windows of Coterie Market, casting a warm glow on pastel decor and shelves stocked with locally made goods. The aroma of pastries and sugary drinks is a welcome invitation to stay there for as long as needed.
Frenchmen Street Food’s guide to Cajun eats and community
(07/17/25 10:00am)
Behind bright yellow doors sits Gainesville’s only vegan po’boy shop, where golden buns hold crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, creamy mayo and savory seitan meat. Frenchmen Street Food features familiar Southern, Cajun-inspired flavors with a twist: The entire menu is vegan.
Local nonprofit teaches gardening skills to adults with disabilities
(07/18/25 10:15am)
Driving past the animated streets of downtown Gainesville toward the far east side, telephone poles turn into trees. Longleaf pines replace electricity lines. Paved roads ease into dirt roads.
Newnans Lake neighbors fear proposed development could muddy its future
(07/14/25 10:15am)
Paul Pritchard has been involved with wildlife conservation for decades. He served as deputy director for the U.S. Department of the Interior under former President Jimmy Carter and founded the National Park Trust.
Ben Shelton falls short to No. 1 Jannik Sinner in Wimbledon quarterfinals
(07/09/25 9:03pm)
Ben Shelton’s struggles against No. 1 Jannik Sinner continue, even at Wimbledon.
Los recortes presupuestarios de NOAA amenazan la respuesta ante huracanes
(07/09/25 10:15am)
En 2024, la familia de Sean Farrell colocó protectores contra la lluvia, cerró puertas y ventanas, empacó a sus perros y condujo hacia la región del Panhandle para esperar el paso de los huracanes Helene y Milton. Cuando regresaron, no encontraron daños, salvo algunos árboles caídos en los alrededores.
The Language Exchange Party Bonanza: A party to practice languages and make friends
(07/09/25 10:00am)
On July 3, around 15 people gathered at The Boxcar Wine & Beer Garden to practice languages, laugh at common mistakes and celebrate different cultures during the Language Exchange Party Bonanza, a free and open meetup for anyone, regardless of language or fluency level.
