Metro
School Board taking suggestions to rename J.J. Finley Elementary School
By Avery Lotz | June 25, 2020The new name should be finalized by Aug. 4.
COVID-19
Metro
The Swamp is closing, but not for good
By Avery Lotz | June 24, 2020“I don’t know a single person who values high-rise apartment complexes over local businesses,” said one employee.
Metro
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs education bill that will raise teacher salaries statewide
By Grethel Aguila | June 24, 2020Teacher base pay will increase to $47,500 per year
News
What We're Missing: NBA Playoffs
By Graham Marsh | June 24, 2020Miami was down 95-92 to San Antonio in Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals. With the Spurs leading the series 3-2, this possession would force overtime or crown the Spurs champions.
The Avenue
UF Student sustains a successful bagel shop
By Katie Delk | June 24, 2020Luke’s New York Bagels sells 1,200 to 1,300 bagels every morning
The Avenue
A look inside the developing Gainesville podcast scene
By Katie Delk | June 24, 2020Four podcast hosts discuss the impacts of the Gainesville community on their shows
The Avenue
Looking back on the year’s best shows as High Dive prepares for future
By Manny Rea | June 24, 2020The ides of a March closing present lockdown and fight for future
News
What you need to know about UF reopening: A timeline
June 23, 2020From rumors to reopening, The Alligator chronicled UF's movements throughout the pandemic.
Metro
County Commission doubles COVID-19 code enforcers, requires businesses to post mask requirement signs
By Tristan Wood | June 23, 2020The commission hopes to increase face mask compliance in response to county's recent increase in COVID-19 cases
News
Nembhard announces transfer to Gonzaga
By Dylan O'Shea | June 23, 2020Former Florida point guard Andrew Nembhard announced his decision Tuesday to transfer to Gonzaga.
Metro
Alachua County Bond Fund has helped release 20 people from the Alachua County Jail
By Kaelyn Cassidy | June 23, 2020The fund was created to protect people in jail from COVID-19 who can’t pay their bond
News
On campus? Mask on. Board of Governors approves UF reopening plans
By Nicole Rodriguez | June 23, 2020Changes to class schedules will be completed by July 1
Sports
What We’re Missing: UEFA Champions League
By Bryan Matamoros | June 23, 2020The world’s most popular sport is gradually making its way back to TV screens across the globe.
News
11 UF student-athletes test positive for COVID-19
By River Wells | June 23, 2020UF has confirmed that 11 of its student-athletes have tested positive for COVID-19.
News
'Gator bait' chant faced opposition years ago. Nothing came of it.
By Noah Ram | June 23, 2020Students weigh in on UF President Kent Fuchs' decision to no longer perform the chant
Metro
City Commission starts research into police reform, plans to honor BLM movement
By Tristan Wood | June 22, 2020A commission-appointed council will review GPD functions, explore options
News
Alachua County reports 22 new COVID-19 cases as Florida hits 100,000
By Grethel Aguila | June 22, 2020Most of Alachua County’s reported cases are in residents aged 15-24
News
Black Lives Matter founders to be paid $10,000 each to speak
By Nicole Rodriguez | June 22, 2020Accent Speakers Bureau paid recent speakers $50,000 to speak in similar events
Metro
ACSO says it has already met calls for police reform, community members say they want more
By Serra Sowers | June 22, 2020While the sheriff’s office says #8cantwait measures are in place, a Gainesville activist said the community needs more than compliance
Metro
Alachua County Library District expands curbside service for library card needs
By Morgan Goldwich | June 21, 2020The library district renewed almost 300 library cards and issued 49 new ones since introducing expanded curbside services
