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James Perran Ross has lived in Gainesville for nearly 45 years. With a background in wildlife science, Ross keeps a close eye on his local ecosystems, even conducting scientific studies near Alachua County’s Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park.
Casi uno de cada cinco adultos en el condado de Alachua no pueden leer suficientemente bien para navegar la vida diaria – parte de una ola creciente de analfabetismo que ha surgido silenciosamente en el país en los últimos años.
Nearly one in five adults in Alachua County can’t read well enough to navigate daily life – part of a rising tide of illiteracy that has quietly surged across the country in recent years.
Over 75 people gathered Thursday night in a church-turned-town hall to discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a budget bill passed by the U.S. House May 22. Endorsed by President Donald Trump, the bill faces a Senate deadline of July 4.The event, held in the Upper Room Ministries of Greater Gainesville, was hosted by grassroots nonpartisan group Talk About It America. It aimed to help residents understand how the legislation may impact their day-to-day lives.
A week after the NCAA Track and Field Championships put a bow on the collegiate season, it was the high schoolers’ turn to close out their careers and showcase the sport’s bright future. New Balance Nationals Outdoors (NBNO) at Franklin Field in Philadelphia and Nike Outdoor Nationals (NON) at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, were held from June 19-22 and featured a healthy dose of future Gators winning titles and dropping fast times.
Correction: This story has been updated to reflect Commissioner Anna Prizzia's correct name.
Throughout Cynthia Chesnut Park, laughter and conversation echoed through the trees as Gainesville residents gathered for “Tha Cookout” Sunday afternoon. The event marked not only a tribute to Juneteenth but an opportunity to honor Black fatherhood and strengthen community ties.
“All are Welcome,” read a bright red and white sign under the words “Freedom Fest.” As attendees were ushered into Bo Diddley Plaza Saturday afternoon, they were met with live music, food and family-oriented fun to continue Gainesville’s month-long Juneteenth celebration.
Since I started writing these reviews, I’ve had plenty of feedback from restaurant recommendations to critiques of my writing style. One recurring comment, voiced most bluntly by my girlfriend’s mom, was: “Why haven’t you written a single bad review?”
Cars packed the bright green manicured lawn outside the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center. Inside, guests bumped elbows at more than 10 tables set up in the main hall of the historic building. They hugged the walls while a preacher’s voice carried throughout the room on the stereos.Tables were called up, and breakfast was served on styrofoam plates to hungry guests. Though the event was scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., performances and speeches extended the program by an hour, wrapping up around 10 a.m.
An 84-year-old Gainesville man was arrested Wednesday on multiple felony charges of child pornography, according to a Gainesville Police Department report.
The Gainesville City Commission and Alachua County Board of County Commissioners discussed the future of the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire and transit options for GRACE Marketplace at a joint meeting Tuesday.
Over 200 people gathered to defend immigrants’ rights at Depot Park Tuesday evening. The Gainesville Party for Socialism and Liberation organized the emergency protest in response to the L.A. protests against immigration raids.
Program cuts for Florida food assistance programs leave patrons with fewer options for fresh produce, impacting several farmers markets in Alachua County.
Kirk Moss stood in the pouring rain carrying a 12-foot-tall papier-mâché caricature of President Donald Trump. The structure’s orange skin, puckered lips, navy suit and red tie – a classic Trump fashion choice – blew in the breeze.
En medio de redadas del ICE, revocaciones de visas estudiantiles e incertidumbre internacional, la comunidad inmigrante de Estados Unidos enfrenta otra medida hostil.
Muchos estudiantes de la Universidad de Florida pasan por los pasillos de la biblioteca Smathers sin saber que están a pocos pasos de una de las colecciones más importantes de los Estados Unidos sobre América Latina y el Caribe.
Many University of Florida students walk through the halls of Smathers Library without realizing they are just steps away from one of the most important collections in the United States focused on Latin America and the Caribbean.
In stroke care, every minute makes a difference. UF Health was the first hospital system in Florida to accelerate treatment and increase the number of positive outcomes with its Mobile Stroke Treatment Units, first deployed in Gainesville in 2023.
In the midst of ICE raids, student visa revocations and international unease, America’s immigrant community is facing another hostile measure.
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