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Attendees gather during the “Rawrrr Into Reading” event at the Tower Road Branch Library, Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
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Local library roars into a book-filled summer with annual Reader Palooza
(06/08/26 1:00pm)
The faint smell of books and the Jurassic Park theme filled the room as hundreds of Gainesville locals gathered at Tower Road Branch Library for this year's Reader Palooza, a kick-off event for its two-month Summer at the Library event.
No students? No problem: Campus vendors adjust for Summer slowdown
(06/04/26 8:00pm)
When UF’s Spring semester ends, the crowds around campus begin to thin. The Reitz Union lunchtime rush slows, long lines disappear and familiar businesses that spend the school year serving students between classes face a different reality: quieter sidewalks and fewer customers.
Over 100 people clamor to be part of ‘Lucky 20’ at Raising Cane’s grand opening
(05/31/26 5:04pm)
CORRECTION: This story has been updated to correct the spelling of Lucas Demanuel-Thue’s name.
Alachua Branch Library
(04/22/26 4:11am)
The sign for Alachua Branch Library stands on Northwest 140th Street, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Can’t focus on studying? Lib West photosynthesized a solution.
(04/18/26 8:37pm)
When Alex Segelnick studies at Library West, Malcom’s company helps him focus.
So you got into UF’s PaCE program. Here’s what students say about their experiences.
(04/18/26 1:10pm)
J.R. Mulhall was in the middle of filming a high school project — a staged game of Scrabble — when he opened his UF acceptance letter.
CVS manager unseats incumbent in controversial Alachua City Commission election
(04/15/26 3:21pm)
Jackson Youmas, a store manager of a CVS, beat incumbent Dayna Williams in Alachua’s City Commission election Tuesday.
Alachua City Commission reverses course on polling site after backlash
(04/13/26 2:06am)
After criticism from local political groups, the Alachua City Commission unanimously voted Feb. 9 to open the Alachua Branch Library as a polling location for Precinct 53 for the April 14 municipal election.
Cognitive computing curriculum: Should UF professors be able to use AI?
(04/13/26 1:00pm)
Read other stories from the "These stories were not AI-generated" special edition here.
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(04/10/26 9:28pm)
A sign for a studdy buddy program at the University of Florida’s Library West, Friday, April 10, 2025.
A look into UF’s multibillion-dollar construction plans
(04/09/26 6:31pm)
As of December 2025, UF has a total of 76 ongoing construction projects. Some are in the design process, others are being planned and some are already undergoing construction.
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(03/27/26 7:29pm)
The “French Fries” structure outside of Marston Library at the University of Florida, Friday, March 27, 2026.
Book clubs become language-learning tools at Alachua County Library District
(03/23/26 10:00pm)
At 3 p.m. every Wednesday, Lucas Cordeiro Freitas heads to the Headquarters Library in downtown Gainesville to discuss books with fellow English learners.
OPINION: For many UF freshmen, there’s no room in the inn
(03/15/26 5:26pm)
This year, the west side of campus has a new look. Trusler, Simpson and Graham halls have been demolished.
‘Evelyn Goes Gator’: Culture wars on campus
(03/13/26 3:43pm)
Culture wars on campus have become an unavoidable part of daily life for me here. They shape the environment in ways that are impossible to miss.
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(03/11/26 8:00pm)
The Alachua County Library District Headquarters is pictured on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
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(03/11/26 8:00pm)
The Alachua County Library District Headquarters is pictured on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
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(03/11/26 8:00pm)
The Alachua County Library District Headquarters is pictured on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
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(03/11/26 8:00pm)
The Alachua County Library District Headquarters is pictured on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
