Lily Hartzema is a senior journalism student at UF with a minor in geography. This is her third consecutive semester at The Alligator. She previously served as a copy editor in Summer 2026 and is a returning metro reporter. In her past-time, she enjoys reading, exploring new trails and photographing anything that catches her eye.
The Florida Sickle Cell Center Inc., a nonprofit organization supporting those affected by the disease, hosted its annual event at Depot Park Monday morning.
Cuando Jeff White se mudó a Newberry hace 16 años, él y su esposa planeaban quedarse allí por el resto de sus vidas. Solían bromear diciendo que el sonido proveniente de la cercana planta de cemento era la playa produciendo "una suave brisa,” a pesar de vivir a dos horas del océano más cercano.
When Jeff White moved to Newberry 16 years ago, he and his wife planned to stay for the rest of their lives. They used to joke that the noise from the nearby cement plant was the beach making ”a little breezy noise,” despite living two hours from the nearest ocean.
As the integration of AI becomes more prominent, local businesses are deciding how far they are willing to incorporate it into their systems.
As the ordinance approaches four years since its establishment, some Gainesville residents say they find its enforcement lacking.
What began as a way to practice golf has quickly evolved into a two-location sold-out concept for two Gainesville brothers.
The Standard celebrated its 10-year anniversary of the start of its construction, marking a decade of luxury high-rise living in Gainesville.
A Gainesville woman, Makeda Evans, sued 49 businesses, including 43 in Alachua County, for failing to comply with ADA accessibility requirements for websites over the course of a year and a half, Mainstreet Daily News first reported in December 2025.
University Police Department temporarily restricted access to the area out of caution to inspect the bag.
UF, in addition to the county, are investing in both community education and smart recycling technologies to help prevent pollution and reduce environmental impact.
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