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Seventeen-year-old Sanabil Wajid won’t be old enough to vote in November, but she’s committed to ensuring her peers can.
As football fans raged in the streets, would-be customers of Midtown’s beloved Relish Big Tasty Burgers slowly realized their favorite burger place was closed for good.
It was a busy morning for Tawanna Sylvester.
The 2024 Paris Olympics amped up excitement worldwide over newly debuted sports like climbing, surfing and skateboarding.
For the first time in UF history, prospective students have the option to apply to the university through early action.
Gainesville has no shortage of jobs, but competition for part-time work is stiff in a college town saturated with students.
On the streets of northern Virginia, fifth grader Mike Salay watched from his bus window as teenagers skated in a ditch near the highway. As bodies soared through the air, Salay’s eyes were immediately drawn to the art decorating their skin.
Chants of “DJ Lagway” filled Ben Hill Griffin Stadium as true freshman quarterback DJ Lagway constructed a historic performance.
Freshman DJ Lagway surveys the field during second half of Florida's game vs the Samford Bulldogs on Saturday, Sept. 7.
Florida freshman DJ Lagway throws the ball to wide receiver Chimere Dike during the first half of their game vs the Samford Bulldogs on Saturday, Sept. 7.
Freshman DJ Lagway prepares to throw the ball during the first half of Florida's game vs the Samford Bulldogs on Saturday, Sept. 7.
Following a loss to then-No. 19 Miami, the Florida Gators looked to turn the page and get its season back on track. However, what was supposed to be a week of preparation quickly turned into a slate of adversities both on and off the field.
Gainesville’s fire chief Joseph Dixon Sr. has resigned. Dixon assumed the role in March 2021 following the retirement of his predecessor, Jeffrey Lane. Dixon previously served as a fire chief in Goldsboro, North Carolina. During his time with the Gainesville Fire Rescue, he championed public safety in gun violence prevention — a cause for which the city earmarked $150,000 — and homelessness. Under Dixon’s tutelage, the city’s fire rescue team earned its third Accreditation Agency Status, acknowledging its commitment to serving its community and advancing public safety. At Thursday's city commission meeting, Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward discussed Dixon’s resignation and thanked the chief for his professionalism and dedication. “Chief is moving on, in the fairly near future, to bigger and better things,” Ward said. “I appreciate you, and I’ve appreciated having you [as] part of our community.”City Manager Cynthia Curry recognized Dixon’s hard work as a public servant.“Not only has he been fire chief, but he has performed the duties above and beyond,” Curry said. “[He’s] a hold-you-accountable kind of guy.”Dixon said he appreciated the city's trust in leading its fire rescue team since 2021. Until he officially steps away from the role, Dixon intends to remain a dependable force for good. “I certainly will continue to serve in a manner that I feel best shows how I care about every [community] member,” he said at Thursday’s meeting.The chief said his desire to spend more time with his family motivated him to resign. "I have a grandbaby,” he said, “And I want to throw the football to him." Dixon believes the city’s fire rescue team is well-equipped to uphold his high standard without him at the helm. The chief’s resignation takes effect Sept. 20. It is unclear who will succeed him.Contact Natalie Kaufman at nkaufman@alligator.org. Follow her on X @Nat_Kauf.
Florida middle blocker Jaela Aguste prepares to hit the ball during the second set of their match vs the USF Bulls on Friday, Sept. 6.
The Gainesville City Commission discussed the continuation Thursday of a contract that would grant almost $2 million to homeless shelter GRACE Marketplace’s budget.
Protesters gather outside of Gainesville City Hall on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024.
“Destroying shelter is a crime, from Gainesville to Palestine!” activists chanted while beating drums and holding cardboard signs above their heads.
In its meeting Wednesday, the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority unanimously passed a resolution asking the city to cancel the referendum that would grant Gainesville residents a chance to vote on who should control the authority.
When soccer is your passion and an outlet from the rest of the world, dealing with two ACL tears in back-to-back seasons can be a significant obstacle that tests your strength and love for the game.
Grabbing a handle of Tito’s vodka, one-third full, and chugging it straight at The Range bar. That’s the last thing Bennett remembers before waking up in the hospital with a wristband reading “rescue peanut.”
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