Gainesville celebrates Black creative expression during Afrofuturism week
The nine-day event features performances, art exhibitions about the Black diaspora
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The nine-day event features performances, art exhibitions about the Black diaspora
Following the 2023 spring season, the Florida Gators men’s tennis team lost seven of its nine players on its roster for various reasons, including the departure of long-time head coach Bryan Shelton.
Stephanie Scott fought hard for her children’s well-being and still endured the most difficult pain a parent could go through.
La casa de restauración Shalom es una iglesia situada en Williston, 20 millas al sur de Gainesville, manejada por Puertorriqueños. El aporte de la iglesia a la comunidad hispana se muestra al apoyar la alcaldía de la ciudad.
The House of Restoration Shalom is a church located in Williston, 20 miles south of Gainesville, managed by Puerto Ricans. The church's contribution to the Hispanic community is evident in its support for the city's administration.
Melanie Roddam’s new favorite venue in Gainesville is the dark wooden stage at First Magnitude Brewery. All it took was soundcheck Jan. 19 at Sunshine Music Festival for the 25-year-old drummer to decide.
The Playground Music and Arts Festival Jan. 20 featured 12 band performances, food trucks, merchandise stands and clothing vendors. The sold-out event at the Heartwood Soundstage occurred from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m., ending with a two-hour set from the group of UF alumni, Flipturn.
When Eden Kershner walks through the hall of his first-floor dorm, the weird looks and the signs on the bathroom stalls make him feel like his gender is constantly being pointed out to him, he said.
Although the store officially opened at 11 a.m., guests dressed in sweatpants and blankets braved the cold and lined up at Gainesville’s premiere Playa Bowls as early as 8 a.m. in hopes of earning a free breakfast.
The course was silent as Fred Biondi lined up his final shot, two putts away from the national title. With a deep breath, Biondi took the putt, rolling the ball slowly across the green, stopping inches from the hole. It was close enough. The hole was conceded. He was enveloped in a group hug as the team cried and celebrated. The Gators just won the 2023 national championship.
An animal rescue organization confiscated a rabbit from two UF Kappa Sigma fraternity members for bringing it to a house party. A video posted by Barstool Florida on Instagram Jan. 14 led to Gainesville Rabbit Rescue taking the 1-year-old rabbit, Colby, from her foster parents.
Jill Dumas was born and raised in Gainesville. As a kid, the city was not much more than Cotton’s Mini Mart, the Southern Showplace Area and Rosie’s Bar. Now, the 46-year-old Gainesville realtor and homeowner contrasts today’s city with that of the past.
For students like Ruobin Chen, a 19-year-old UF computer science sophomore and Riker Hall resident, the financial obligations of paying for laundry is a growing burden.
When Em Petlev first heard she’d be eating her meals in a tent for the remainder of the Spring semester, she felt like a contestant on the Great British Baking Show.
Faced with the upcoming 2024 Republican primary election, Gov. Ron DeSantis has suspended his presidential campaign. Former President Donald Trump and former Gov. Nikki Haley of South Carolina will compete head-to-head for the Republican nomination.
The No. 23 Gators men’s tennis team battled past the Southern Methodist University Mustangs on a cold and windy afternoon at Linder Stadium at Ring Tennis Complex Sunday afternoon
A Bradford County woman was arrested in Gainesville Friday afternoon on suspicion of leaving her baby inside a car while going to work.
A Gainesville man was arrested Saturday after he allegedly stabbed his roommate twice with a steak knife.
Missouri extended its defense while trapping the Florida guards in the half-court to try and force a desperate turnover in the winding minutes of play.
The No. 9 Gators women’s tennis team (1-0) headed into their opening match against Baylor University (0-1) Saturday afternoon with lofty expectations for the season ahead.