On Monday, William Briscoe was arrested on suspicion of the attempted murder of his girlfriend’s son, who escaped the incident unscathed.
Bo Diddley Plaza was brought to life on Juneteenth with bubbles and hula hoops strewn across the lawn. People young and old lined the brick walls, eyes glued to the performances on the center stage to celebrate Black history.
In a Tuesday special meeting, the Gainesville City Commission unanimously passed the second version of a GRU authority oversight referendum, which will allow constituents to determine where the power will fall in the November general election.
During its Tuesday meeting, the Alachua County School Board discussed policies regarding the elementary and secondary student codes of conduct, reading material and the Student Progression Plan, which would mandate students to receive a minimum of half credit on assignments.
The fate of Florida’s season will come down to another elimination game against a familiar foe in Kentucky who took two of three games over the Gators in a home series during the regular season at Condron Ballpark.
Tulane University Vice President Randy Philipson will replace Dave Kratzer as UF’s vice president for construction and facilities beginning July 22, according to a news release.
Florida (35-29, 13-17 SEC) narrowly escaped with a victory in an elimination game over North Carolina State (38-23, ACC) 5-4 in a tightly contested matchup at the MCWS in Omaha, Nebraska, Monday.
Following a 3-2 loss to Texas A&M in its first game at the Men’s College World Series, the Florida Gators baseball team is entering an elimination game against North Carolina State with the season on the line.
Following a 3-2 loss to Texas A&M in its first game at the Men’s College World Series, the Florida Gators baseball team is entering an elimination game against North Carolina State with the season on the line.
Florida Running Club is one of the only active club sports in the summer. Its camaraderie and community has shaped it into one of the most sustainable club sports UF has to offer.
Florida lacrosse draw control specialist Liz Harrison made a huge impact on the Gators' run to the Final Four, breaking three program records in her senior year.
Beachy will be leaving Peaceful Paths, and starting Oct. 1, taking a new position as an organizational strategist for the Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE) at the Community Foundation of North Central Florida.
Hours passed aimlessly as the summer sun beat down on UF’s Gator Band in a parking lot outside Omaha Beach in France. Clad in orange and blue with instruments in hand, they stared down an unlikely blockade to their overseas performance in commemoration of D-Day. The culprit: President Joe Biden.
Un pianista se sentó frente a un piano Steinway con sus ojos cerrados. Mientras sus dedos viajaban de un lado a otro en las teclas, cientos de asistentes se inclinaron en el borde de sus asientos para escuchar lo que la música podía contarles.
The Alachua Children’s Theatre showcased three “Peter Pan” performances at the Santa Fe High School auditorium June 14-15 for a crowd of over 100.
Ofreciendo servicios que van desde productos hechos a mano hasta encuestas climáticas, las tiendas multicolores se extendieron por el centro de Gainesville para conmemorar el Día de la Emancipación, Juneteenth y la idea de la libertad y equidad para todos.
The third annual Freedom Festival, hosted by the nonprofit Nathan Ross Inc. in partnership with the City of Gainesville, was held at Bo Diddley Plaza June 15 as a part of Alachua County’s Journey to Juneteenth celebration. Despite dispersing early due to rain, hundreds attended the event.
Whether it’s the chart-topping queer pop of Chappell Roan or the catchy songwriting of Sabrina Carpenter, it’s safe to say this summer has proved that pop is in good hands. But a certain lime green album shines above the rest.
Throughout the tranquil greenery of Cynthia Moore Chestnut Park and Clark Butler Nature Preserve, laughter and camaraderie echoed through the trees as Gainesville locals gathered for "Tha Cookout," a vibrant celebration organized by Ashlei and Malcom Askew. The June 16 afternoon event marked not only a celebration of Juneteenth but also a tribute to fatherhood and community spirit.
For more than a year, UF has been making progress toward establishing a graduate campus in Jacksonville, obtaining approval from the Board of Trustees and permission from the Board of Governors to establish a temporary campus location in downtown Jacksonville.
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