Recently, I started working as a server for a new company. I have never worked in the restaurant business before. That is to say, I have no prior experience serving, bussing, cooking or hosting. My only experience in the industry is the many times I’ve been a customer.
When Virginia Lynn-Brinson lost her medical transcription business in 2012, she felt helpless.
With almost 100 million Twitter followers and millions of records sold, Katy Perry’s new album “Witness” was definitely shaping up to be a hit. Her single, “Chained to the Rhythm,” was being blasted on radio stations throughout the country as an anthem for individuality and independence.
The highly anticipated blockbuster “Wonder Woman” premiered June 2 starring 32-year-old Israeli actress, martial artist and model Gal Gadot.
To ward off bad spirits and keep her group protected, third-generation water carrier and 11-year-old Lily Smith smudged guests with sage at a Wednesday night water ceremony at Depot Park, located at 200 SE Depot Ave.
Frustrated residents wanting to know more about Gainesville Regional Utilities’ nearly billion-dollar buyout of a local biomass plant were able to ask public officials questions at a forum Tuesday evening.
Mika Sheerin remembers feeling starstruck her first time at The Jam.
UF President Kent Fuchs said he plans to increase the faculty at UF by 500 people within the next few years.
Home to two universities, a vibrant downtown area, the Florida High School Athletic Association and several ethnic hubs, Gainesville is often overlooked on a national scale as an epicenter for music. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Bernie Leadon of the Eagles are among the city’s most famous progeny, but in 2017, thanks in part to companies like Lucid Nightlife, electronic dance music is putting Gainesville on the map.
Abby Almond was driving to the Gainesville Regional Airport at 5 p.m. May 18 when she received the phone call.
Wake Forest left fielder Jonathan Pryor started running back on a deep JJ Schwarz shot to the outfield in the bottom of the third inning after a three-hour long rain delay. As he reached the warning track, he started to slow down.
Florida’s third consecutive berth to the College World Series wasn’t the only thing worth celebrating for junior Alex Faedo on Monday night.
When anyone talks about this year’s NBA Draft, the first name that always comes up is former UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball.
The Florida track and field program has a decorated past, championship present and promising future.
When the Red Sox began the 2017 regular season, their pitching staff alone seemed enough to propel them to the playoffs.
UF’s Gale Lemerand Drive will be under construction for the Summer semester to improve underground utilities for the university.
Trung Tran remembers June 12, 2016, clearly.
The North Central Florida YMCA will celebrate its 50th year in Gainesville this month, an achievement that comes after a financially stressful year.
Gainesville residents will have the opportunity to once again participate in a record-setting swim lesson.
If 2016 was the year of realizing things, then 2017 is the year of trying things.
Solutions by The State News
