Getting Gainesville voters to the polls this election season is a priority for several non-profit organizations within Alachua County. To some, the November election is especially important because of the city and county referendums appearing on the ballot.
Norman Hall's iconic, old oak tree fell after facing strong winds from Hurricane Helene.
12 men and 12 women traveled to Columbia, Missouri, to represent the Florida cross country team at the Gans Creek Classic Friday. It was the second race of the Gators’ 2024 season.
Tenders the tabby cat could receive an honorary degree from the UF.
Santa Fe College students’ refunds, the money left over after financial aid paid for tuition and other charges, has been delayed by more than three weeks.
Florida volleyball defeated Oklahoma on the road in Norman, Oklahoma, for the first time in program history Thursday.
Gators women’s tennis kicked off the ITA All-American Championships with four playing in the late-September tournament.
The North American Veterinary Community welcomed a special visitor to its Gainesville office Wednesday morning. Calvin, a 3-year-old gray French bulldog, strolled around the halls, never shying away from the cameras.
Florida is a busy state this election cycle. Our state has many decisions to make with presidential front-runner Donald Trump being a Florida resident and all eyes on ballot initiatives. But one race that has flown under the national radar could be the most important of all. The U.S. Senate race between incumbent Sen. Rick Scott and former Congresswoman Debbie Murcasel-Powell is not just another race. It’s a battle that could shape the future of Florida politics. Multiple polls show this race to be extremely close, but I believe that this race will be a blowout with Scott coming out victorious.
As of Sept. 16, changes to downtown Gainesville parking are being enforced. The changes have sparked controversy among business owners and citizens alike.
Drawing on her experience from six varsity sports in high school, sophomore forward Lena Bailey’s diverse athletic background provides versatility and drives success for the Florida Gators soccer team.
Senior guard Alijah Martin casually strutted into the Hugh Hathcock Basketball Complex to speak to the media ahead of his first official practice.
The hurricane is expected to make landfall Thursday afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida.
Florida will open its conference slate at home against a top-25 team in Alabama.
UF will close Thursday and reopen Friday due to Hurricane Helene, according to a UF news release. All academic and student-related activities, including online classes and exams, will be canceled on Thursday.
Florida’s first home SEC match of the season against Tennessee, previously scheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m., has been postponed.
Helene is expected to bring strong tropical storm and hurricane-force winds as well as heavy rain and the possibility of tornadoes, according to a Wednesday Santa Fe news release.
The district will assess storm damage after Helene has passed and notify families over the weekend if there will be any impact on the reopening of schools on Monday, ACPS Communications Director Jackie Johnson wrote in an email.
The policy took effect July 1 and aims to enhance school security, but it sparked concern among students and parents about accessibility during emergencies as the school year is in full swing.
Florida is just halfway through the 2024 storm cycle, and peak season still lies ahead. While Gainesville is sheltered inland, residents still have to deal with increased pests and rising costs of disaster coverage.
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