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(07/22/24 9:57am)
On a hot Sunday afternoon, families of East Gainesville gathered for free food, music and a back-to-school backpack giveaway to celebrate the launch of the One Community Family Resource Center.
(07/19/24 2:34am)
The Gainesville Regional Transit System Advisory Board held a meeting Wednesday to discuss UF’s proposed funding cuts, a new federal grant for green energy and persistent app outages.
(07/15/24 9:57am)
The knocking of pins could be heard among laughter, high-fives and hugs in a local bowling alley July 13. A sea of colorful shirts matched the Special Olympics crowd’s colorful energy.
(07/08/24 9:58am)
Tucked away in the corner of a Gainesville bookstore, Janet McGee read one of the most frequently banned children’s books in the United States for the first time.
(06/25/24 11:33pm)
Under a canopy on a warm day, about 30 attendees gathered to practice mindfulness, grounding and positive affirmations at a drag yoga session June 23.
(06/19/24 4:55pm)
During its Tuesday meeting, the Alachua County School Board discussed policies regarding the elementary and secondary student codes of conduct, reading material and the Student Progression Plan, which would mandate students to receive a minimum of half credit on assignments.
(06/17/24 9:59am)
In Neverland, children in glittery shoes and tulle tutus waved tambourines and ukuleles, waving to their parents from onstage. Slip-ups were met with improv and high-fives.
(06/14/24 7:43pm)
UF PK-12 Vice President Penny Schwinn presented updates Thursday for a P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School plan of action regarding her previous recommendation to change its admission process.
(06/13/24 12:52am)
During its Tuesday meeting, the Alachua County Commission opposed implementing a selective admission process at P.K. Yonge Developmental School and approved an at-large county election charter amendment to be placed on the November general election ballot.
(06/10/24 10:00am)
Under auditorium lights, community members gathered to celebrate Gainesville trailblazers in education and Black history.
(05/28/24 10:00am)
In the heart of Gainesville, a grassroots culinary program is doing more than just teaching kids how to cook.
(05/26/24 3:57pm)
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.
(04/19/24 7:02pm)
In a Gainesville barbershop, colorful capes adorn each chair. Clippers buzz in the background of group conversations under a bright LED ceiling.
(04/15/24 1:00pm)
Couples walked hand in hand and children sat on their parents’ shoulders as gusts of wind blew past, lending a reprieve from the hot sun. While they strolled past the art festival booths, wind chimes rang and live music played.
(04/01/24 1:00pm)
In the heart of Women’s History Month, the UF Women’s Student Association unveiled a different approach to celebrating March: implementing self-care.
(03/08/24 6:51pm)
On Friday morning, about 45 people gathered outside Emerson Alumni Hall chanting “Get DeSantis out of our campus” and “The B-O-T has got to go” to protest UF’s recent firing of diversity, equity and inclusion positions.
(03/04/24 2:00pm)
The UF Student Senate made national headlines for passing the first public university Green New Deal by unanimous vote Feb. 21.
(02/12/24 2:00pm)
Asia Smith became involved with UF SISTUHS, a Black community service organization, to help her give back to her community.
(02/07/24 5:05am)
The UF Police Department removed three pro-Palestinian demonstrators from the Reitz Union Tuesday evening after they argued with a pro-Israel speaker inside.
(01/29/24 2:00pm)
Upon entering Century Tower, a cold breeze clashes with the outside heat. The four walls of brick have dust an inch thick. The winding staircases are dimly lit and adorned with cobwebs. The air smells like dust and rotting wood.