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Searching racks of mismatched clothing for hidden treasures at thrift stores is a favorite pastime among Gainesville locals. The hobby is an outlet for sustainability, style and economic saving. The growing trend of shifting to thrifting in response to rising inflation rates has forced thrift stores in the area to raise their prices.
Coffee shop Curia On The Drag filled with laughter and chatter Thursday evening as kids ran around its gallery space showcasing their creations. Collages, self-portraits, sketchbooks and small magazines — all handmade by artists aged 8 to 14 — marked the culmination of their after-school program with La Selva Art Studios.
Florida fans filled Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium with unmatched energy as the Gators had the opportunity to punch their ticket to the Women’s College World Series in a win-or-go-home rubber match against Baylor.
During the first Gainesville Regional Utilities meeting of the session Thursday, directors of the new authority were elected and took the oath of office.
In its Thursday Special Meeting, the Gainesville City Commission approved the second reading of ordinance 2024-23 for a proposed Gainesville Regional Utilities oversight charter amendment.
The Florida softball team brought home the NCAA Regionals Championship after defeating Florida Gulf Coast and South Alabama twice to advance to the Gainesville Super Regional.
When faced with the trials and tribulations of midlife monotony, middle-aged adults find their ways of coping. Some people buy Corvettes. Others may get a new tattoo. But Robb Eggleston took a different approach. Donning a winged helmet, a lightning-decorated fanny pack and a toy hammer, Eggleston embarks on a weekly run every Thursday — or as he calls it, “Thorsday.” When Eggleston, 53, took up the mantle of the Norse thunder god, he said he did it to serve his community. Video by Gabriella Aulisio
Excited murmurs came from the crowd as High Dive’s final show unfolded in a symphony of nostalgia and anticipation.
En las afueras de Gainesville, la homogeneidad suburbana tiende a disfrazar las vidas de quienes alberga. Da un par de giros a la derecha, y no te perderás la casa colorida y ecléctica de Soraya Sus.
El sábado 18 de mayo, la organización Children Beyond Our Borders (CBOB) en colaboración con Equal Access Clinic (EAC) llevó a cabo su conocida feria de salud gratuita en Gainesville, esta vez ampliando su alcance más allá de la comunidad latina para atender a pacientes brasileños y haitianos.
On May 18, the organization Children Beyond Our Borders (CBOB), in collaboration with Equal Access Clinic (EAC), held its well-known free health fair in Gainesville, this time extending its reach beyond the Latino community to serve Brazilian and Haitian patients.
CORRECTION: This story previously incorrectly reported Gainesville Police Department launched the sweep, 70 notices of the sweep were posted and Gainesville could not confirm if the employees wearing PPE hazmat suits were Gainesville Public Works Department staff. The article has since been updated to reflect the sweep was started and executed by Gainesville Fire Rescue in collaboration with GPD and the Gainesville Public Works Department, a notice for every tent was posted and the city did confirm Gainesville Public Works Department staff were the ones in PPE in a May 17 press conference.
With Japanese martial arts demonstrations and musical performances, authentic Asian cuisine and local vendors, UF students and Alachua County residents alike gathered at Bo Diddley Plaza May 18 to commemorate the City of Gainesville’s first annual Asian festival.
In recent years, Ironwood Golf Course has faced budget cuts, management watches and all kinds of threats of closure. But amid all the turmoil, the grass is greener than ever before at the historic North Florida course.
The Florida softball team earned the No. 4-seed in the NCAA Regionals, after coming out on top as the 2024 SEC Tournament Champions. For the 18th time at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium, the Gators were set to host a regional.
When faced with the trials and tribulations of midlife monotony, middle-aged adults find their ways of coping. Some people buy Corvettes. Others may get a new tattoo. But Robb Eggleston took a different approach.
On the outskirts of Gainesville, the homogeneous blur of suburbia can tend to disguise the lives of those it houses. Take a couple of right turns, and you won’t miss the teal, eclectic home of Soraya Sus.
Gainesville City Commission passed its first reading to potentially let voters change how the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority operates in the November election.
A crowd of about 50 UF and Gainesville community members wearing keffiyehs and carrying Palestinian flags gathered in the Plaza of the Americas Wednesday evening to commemorate the 76th anniversary of the Nakba. The rally — organized by UF Divestment Coalition — also marked the third consecutive week of pro-Palestinian protestors occupying the plaza.
The Florida Gators made a splash on Wednesday, landing former Colorado cornerback Cormani McClain from the transfer portal.
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