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José Nieves and Miguel Cardona sit in front of their food truck in Gainesville.
News

DJ's Cast Iron Burgers: Two Gainesville entrepreneurs set out to establish chain restaurant

Today, passersby can find the pair sweating it out inside the foodtruck of DJ’s Cast Iron Burgers. Parked on University Avenue, the latest ’80s tunes play from the speakers and mingle with the sizzling of burger patties. When they open the window to greet their customers, the smell of caramelized onions and hot peanut oil escape. The heat from their cast iron planks bleed out, offering respite from the rare Florida cold.


Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson holds the ball while turning to the running back in the Gators' loss to the Kentucky Wildcats Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.
Sports

Richardson headlines Gators at 2023 NFL Combine

Nine Gators, including Richardson, traveled to Indianapolis to participate in the combine. Seven Florida football players took part in the physical testing, while linebacker Ventrell Miller and offensive tackle Richard Gouraige sat out due to injury.


Florida guard Riley Kugel celebrates a 3-pointer in the Gators' 82-74 loss to the Kentucky Wildcats Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023.
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Castleton, Kugel receive national recognition

Florida graduate student forward Colin Castleton and freshman guard Riley Kugel represented the Gators on Monday’s Southeastern Conference postseason awards lists. Castleton also garnered recognition from USA Today’s postseason awards.


The Avenue

Jessica Vosk stops in Gainesville for cabaret-style shows

Jessica Vosk came to the Phillips Center Thursday night to perform Broadway hits, medleys and songs from movies such as “The Wizard of Oz.” It was the ninth stop on her tour which runs from Jan. 25 to March 26. In addition to the performance on stage, she also walked around the audience and spoke to them about her life, making the experience even more interactive. 



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