The 34-year-old East Gainesville resident was homeless, addicted to drugs and unemployed after he was charged. He had nothing to guide him but his faith. Now Irving uses his life experiences to set goals for himself.
Gainesville residents gathered to celebrate the life of A. Quinn Jones Sr., the first Black principal at Lincoln High School. He turned the school, now A. Quinn Jones Center, into the first accredited all-Black school in Gainesville and second in the state.
The Big Big Swap Meet returned to Heartwood Soundstage Sept. 19 to introduce locals to the many small businesses that Gainesville has to offer, showcasing a variety of local vendors and small businesses.
Tafesse’s artistic journey began several decades ago, when he decided to try his hand with art as a young child in Ethiopia. Following the spark from his mother, an amateur artist, he began his venture into the artistic universe drawing a portrait of an Ethiopian Atse, an Emperor.
In the early second quarter of the Alabama game, Emory Jones heard a cacophony of boos from his home crowd. He’s been a different man since.
The Gainesville Reggae Festival took place, which took place at Heartwood Soundstage Sept. 25, was the first of its kind at the music venue. From 5 p.m. to nearly midnight, guests listened to live reggae music, indulged in Jamaican cuisine and browsed booths from local vendors.
The How Bazar will host its last Bazar Á La Carte market Oct. 2 and Oct. 3 as a farewell to the Seagle Building, which housed their outlet for local curators and vintage clothing items.
Kit Loferski and Georgia Eaton-Collins scored as Florida records an away win in Starkville.
The Florida women’s golf team returned to play this weekend in Nashville. The team placed third at the Mason Rudolph Championship.
Emory Jones became the first UF quarterback to surpass 200 yards passing and 100 yards rushing in a game since Tim Tebow against Florida State in November 2009 in Saturday’s win over Tennessee.
The unranked Florida Gators hope to keep their winning ways against Mississippi State.
The No. 17 Gators fall to Mississippi State for the first time in program history after a 3-2 match loss Friday.
Barry Heckard, a 39-year-old Gainesville resident, shot the first shot at deputies on State Road 45 and at least one deputy returned fire — resulting in a fatal shot that caused Heckard’s death, ACSO spokespeople Kaley Behl and Art Forgey said.
Tennessee and Florida battle on the gridiron on Saturday night, and in an age of aerial displays in football, this game will be decided on the ground.
With another game in The Swamp on tap, the alligatorSports football crew pick who they think will win on Saturday between the Gators and Volunteers.
ACPS is the first school district in the U.S. to receive a grant from the federal government as a part of Project SAFE, a grant program that reimburses school districts for funding withheld by a state government because of mask requirements and other COVID-related protocols.
Candidates are elected in Fall according to their residence and represent other residents in Senate votes.
“It was a total team effort,” Florida outside hitter Thayer Hall said after the Gators’ first SEC win.
When the ball touched the boot of sophomore transfer Julianne Leskauskas, there was only one thing going through her mind: “Score.”
After placing third at the Cougar Classic, the Florida women’s golf team returns to play this weekend at the Mason Rudolph Championship.
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