The storefront of Life Unplastic offers information about the second annual Zero Waste Week.

Local environmental centers collaborate for Zero Waste Week

By Katie Delk | Jan. 21

Three Gainesville organizations are joining forces to teach the community how to reduce waste.

Wyatt's Coffee offered two drink specials for the event.

BLQ Exchange brings Black-owned business pop-up to Wyatt’s Coffee

By Valeriya Antonshchuk | Jan. 16

The Celebration Pointe location marks the debut of Dave & Buster's in Gainesville.

Dave & Buster’s to open in Gainesville in early February

By Heather Bushman | Jan. 14

Patrons browse a vintage market in Oct. 2020.

Vintage markets happening in Gainesville this weekend

By Kristin Bausch | Jan. 14

Many know holidays with family mean heated argument. Some plan to respond with avoidance, others anticipate rising tensions.

Family feud: Navigating Thanksgiving amid political tension

By Heather Bushman | Nov. 23

Held annually on Nov. 20, Transgender Day of Remembrance commemorates those lost to anti-transgender violence.

Avenue recommendations: Transgender Day of Remembrance

By Avenue Staff | Nov. 20

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For this Friday the 13th, Oasis Tattoo Collective is offering $31 tattoos with a $9 tip from two flash sheets with 29 designs.

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Friday the 13th tattoo deals in Gainesville

By Katie Delk | Nov. 12

Anthem Tattoo Parlor, Addiction Tattoo & Piercing and Oasis Tattoo Collective will offer discounted tattoos

Whether you’re planning a small get-together at home or a night on the town, remember some activities are safer than others.

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For the navigators: Our spookiest Halloween yet

By Lonnie Numa | Oct. 25

Whether staying in or braving the streets, safety should be a priority

There's no shortage of spooky, socially distanced events in the Gainesville area.

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October events for your boo-ing pleasure

By AJ Bafer | Oct. 15

Gainesville is crawling with pumpkin patches, haunted houses and other fall-themed events this month

Mask acne, or maskne, refers to skin impurities caused by the friction and rubbing in one’s mask, said Dr. Marjorie Montanez-Wiscovich, a clinical assistant professor at UF’s College of Medicine.

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How to manage maskne

By AJ Bafer | Oct. 5

Medical experts recommend changing and washing your mask often

“Love or Money,” is a Zoom-based dating game show started by Stephen Elia, a 21-year-old UF finance senior, in May.

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Will you accept this Zoom? UF student starts Bachelorette-themed game show in quarantine

By Avery Lotz | Oct. 5

Stephen Elia started “Love or Money,” a dating game show over Zoom and watching his livestreams has since become a popular pastime for students.

Heartwood Soundstage is hosting its first weekly GNV Market Oct. 1.

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GNV Market grand opening at Heartwood Soundstage today

By Michelle Holder | Oct. 1

The weekly market kicks off Oct. 1

Kathryn Davis and Abbey pose for a picture after being united by Faithful Friends Pet Rescue and Rehoming. Many Gainesville animal shelters have seen an increase in adoptions amid the COVID-19 crisis.

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Cats and dogs sniff out new homes

By Katie Delk | Apr. 13

Animal shelters in Gainesville see an increase in adoptions amid COVID-19

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Coronavirus Memes Provide Laughter in a Time of Worry

By Julia Collins | Mar. 23

Memes, get your memes here!

Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, the ladies at Happy Kiss Pole Fitness continue to teach classes via Zoom as they set their sights on moving into their new location.

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Happy Kiss Pole Fitness strips away the stigma

By Katie Delk | Mar. 23

From a spare bedroom to a studio, the business continues to grow with an emphasis on community

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The social distance between us

By Chloe Greenberg | Mar. 23

Students react to social distancing precautions amid COVID-19

The official UF account combines Gator content with popular TikTok trends.

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TikTok trends are “Fabulous”

By Julia Collins | Mar. 11

How TikTok, a UF attendee and Phineas and Ferb all came together

The new Orangetheory fitness location will hold its Grand Opening Party today from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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Orangetheory Fitness opens third Gainesville location today

By Timothy Williams | Feb. 21

The new site is located beneath The Standard apartment complex

Chuck Martin, a distinguished professor in UF's Department of Chemistry, recently released his ninth album, "Are You In Love?"

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Off The Clock

By Nora O'Neill | Feb. 19

From punching bags to drum sets, here’s how UF professors kick it outside of the classroom

Nora Brown's stickers, which she proudly displays on her water bottle, speak to her experience interning in Washington D.C. over the summer.

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A Story Told Through Stickers

By Katie Delk | Feb. 7

5 students share what their favorite stickers mean to them