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6th Annual ‘Journey to Juneteenth’ events on tap for Gainesville

Staff Reports

May 19, 2026

Multiple events are slated throughout Gainesville to celebrate the Sixth Annual Journey to Juneteenth: Florida Emancipation to National Celebration. The city of Gainesville will hold a flag-raising ceremony and proclamation […]

Business

Luke’s New York Bagels to open in North Gainesville, close downtown hub

Lillian Hamman

May 4, 2026

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New location to feature New York-themed menu expansion.

Faith + Inspiration

Equip for Life Community Walk and run comes to Depot Park on Saturday

Lillian Hamman

Apr 16, 2026

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Proceeds benefit Sira crisis pregnancy center.

Local Living

Hoggetowne Medieval Faire returns to Depot Park for a weekend of festivities

Staff Reports

Jan 19, 2026

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Faire to be held on Jan. 24-25.

Local Living

Tree Quest 2026 scavenger hunt to kick off on Arbor Day

Stephanie Cadaval | UF/IFAS

Jan 14, 2026

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UF/IFAS and city of Gainesville team up to offer urban forestry adventure.

Faith + Inspiration

Will Graham draws crowd at ‘The Sunshine State Good News Tour’ in Gainesville

Mike Gilland

Oct 29, 2025

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Grandson of Billy Graham draws around 1,800 to Depot Park event.

Local Living

Annual NAMI Walks fundraiser slated for Saturday

Staff Reports

Oct 22, 2025

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Event to take place in Depot Park.

Faith + Inspiration

Billy Graham’s grandson to preach in Gainesville on Oct. 28

Lillian Hamman

Oct 10, 2025

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Will Graham’s “Sunshine State Good News Tour” to set up in Depot Park.

Local Living

7th Annual Run for Your Life 5K Color Run set for Sunday

Staff Reports

Sep 24, 2025

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UF HealthStreet to be on hand for health screenings.

Local Living

HDSA Team Hope Walk set for Saturday at Depot Park

Staff Reports

Sep 8, 2025

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Huntington’s Disease Society of America to host annual event.

Local Living

Imprisoned immigrant rally featuring ‘The Cage Project’ on tap for Saturday

Staff Reports

Aug 7, 2025

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Protest to take place in Depot Park with activists assembling “detention center” in traffic circle.

Local Living

Global parkrun community expands to West End

Lillian Hamman

Jul 9, 2025

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Alachua County home to 2 of 89 nationwide parkruns.

Local Living

Bloco GNV to offer free Afro-Brazilian percussion classes in July

Staff Reports

Jul 8, 2025

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Classes to be held at Depot Park on Tuesdays and at Rosa B. Williams Community Center on Fridays.

Government + Politics

Gainesville, Alachua County research bus routes, Hoggetowne Medieval Faire

Seth Johnson

Jun 17, 2025

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Commissions punt on Gainesville Community Redevelopment Area talks.

Local Living

International ‘Ride of Silence’ held at Depot Park

Staff Reports

May 22, 2025

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The “Ride of Silence,” an international event honoring bicyclists and pedestrians killed or injured by motorized vehicles, was held on Wednesday at Depot Park in Gainesville. […]