The privately funded pilot program, designed by formerly incarcerated individuals, assists formerly incarcerated people re-enter society with a guaranteed income.
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket takes off on a resupply mission for the International Space Station Dec. 21. A small UF-made satellite, roughly the length and width of a Subway footlong sandwich, will venture into space along with it.
Hosted by The Alachua County Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers, 21 vendors sold products ranging from varieties of cheese to succulents. Food trucks supplied global cuisine spanning Cuba to Venezuela and back home with American hot dogs, barbecue and ice cream.
A crowd of about 150 people gathered for the tree lighting, a performance excerpt of Cinderella by Danscompany of Gainesville and some opening remarks.
The program helps expose participants to healthcare professions. Its virtual format on Zoom makes shadowing more accessible for underprivileged students and parents providing for their families while fulfilling academic obligations.
About 40 people came together to remember those who had lost their lives to transphobic violence worldwide. The annual vigil at Bo Diddley Plaza was hosted by TranQuility, Unspoken Treasure Society, UF LGBTQ Affairs, Pride Community Center of North Central Florida and UF Pride Student Union.
Florida failed to sustain success in all three phases of the game, which led to former coach Dan Mullen’s dismissal Sunday.
Local progressive rock band Red Letter Day released their debut single, “Dying to Stay,” Oct. 5.
Sitting Swan hosted the "Better than Black Friday" market at 4th Ave Food Park Friday. More than 15 local vendors gathered in the outdoor area, selling art and thrifted clothing alongside the park’s existing food vendors.
Kara Williamson, a 21-year-old advertising senior, created “On Loop with Kara” in July. She’s uploaded 13 episodes on Spotify since the podcast’s initial launch date.
No. 20 Florida volleyball put a second weekend sweep under its belt after defeating South Carolina Sunday for a ninth consecutive victory.
On the heels of a 24-23 overtime loss to Missouri, multiple reports confirmed Florida football fired head coach Dan Mullen.
Both the Gators men’s and women’s swim & dive teams looked like forces to be reckoned with on their visit to the Peach State.
Florida lost its fourth one-score game of 2021 to cement worst conference record since schedule expansion in 1992. The Gators lost all four SEC road games this year.
No. 20 Florida swept South Carolina Saturday afternoon, registering 55 kills compared to the Gamecocks 37.
Following last month’s Bubblegum Bass Dance Party honoring the late hyperpop pioneer SOPHIE, the Wooly will be hosting a hyperpop-themed night Nov. 20.
Two five-win teams battle in Columbia this Saturday, and The Alligator’s football writers offer their thoughts on who they expect to walk away with bowl eligibility.
Florida put on a defensive clinic Friday night as they topped Grambling State 70-55 at the O’Dome.
ACPS hosted the event at Eastside High School instead of the usual venue, Buchholz High School. The change of location was meant to tackle disproportionate success and representation among minority students in Alachua County, College & Career Pathways Director Shannon Ritter said .
The Gainesville Community Playhouse opened its curtains to its first large-scale musical since the onset of the pandemic. After two years of delays, “Oliver!” is set to open Nov. 19.
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