Local LivingUF SmartDriver to host public webinar for aging drivers Staff Reports Nov 26, 20240 commentsEvent to take place on Dec. 6 and offers strategies from certified driver rehabilitation specialist.
SportsRidaught: UF’s Billy Napier was toast, now he’s cooking Mike Ridaught Nov 25, 20241 commentFirst time an unranked Gators football team has knocked off back-to-back top 25 ranked top foes since 2003.
Local LivingAnnual Craft Festival slated for this weekend Staff Reports Nov 25, 20240 commentsEvent features over 200 artisans and crafters at UF Stephen O’Connell Center.
NewsBlock by Block ready to start downtown Gainesville program on Dec. 2 Seth Johnson Nov 25, 20249 commentsCompany hired in 3-year, $3 million contract.
NewsUF names new UF Police Department Chief Staff Reports Nov 25, 20240 commentsBart Knowles has served as interim chief since June and with UFPD since 2010.
Government + PoliticsGainesville receives $800K federal transportation grant for roadway safety Staff Reports Nov 21, 20240 commentsCity to evaluate roadways with limited lighting conditions that contribute to crashes.
NewsFormer Gainesville City Commissioner Charles Goston dies C.J. Gish Nov 20, 20240 commentsGoston served as District 1 commissioner from 2016 to 2018.
Local LivingLemony Snicket to discuss writing, memoirs, censorship at UF event Staff Reports Nov 14, 20240 commentsAuthor event will be on Nov. 25.
CrimeUS says more to be charged in UF-China smuggling plot Matthew Cupelli | Fresh Take Florida Nov 14, 20240 commentsParticipant receives light sentence
Local LivingSafe Streets and Roads Community Workshop slated for Wednesday Staff Reports Nov 11, 20240 commentsAlachua County, city of Gainesville and UF seek public input on street safety.
SportsBilly Napier to return for one more season Mike Ridaught Nov 7, 20241 commentNapier has failed to finish above .500 in two seasons at UF and is on pace to finish below .500 again in 2024.
FeaturedUF to host Election Day concert, expert panelist event Staff Reports Nov 4, 20240 commentsConcert part of national, nonprofit initiative.
BusinessFrom hotel to museum to offices: Gainesville’s Seagle Building starts next transition Seth Johnson Oct 31, 202410 commentsTrimark Properties has gutted two floors for office space.
Government + PoliticsGainesville announces Regional Transit System changes Staff Reports Oct 25, 20243 commentsBudget constraints lead to adjustments.
CrimeUF student who spit on cop during protests accepts plea deal, avoids jail Kairi Lowery | Fresh Take Florida Oct 24, 20240 commentsStudent ordered to apologize to officer and will spend 18 months on probation.
SportsBuilding beyond ‘Victorious’ Mike Dame Oct 23, 20241 commentUF’s NIL partner aims to drive success for Gators—and Gainesville
Local LivingThe Village at Gainesville resident shares ‘joy of woodworking’ Lillian Hamman Oct 22, 20242 commentsTerry Morrow teaches woodshop education to neighbors and community.
ElectionsFlorida Republicans surpass Democratic turnout in early voting Kylie Williams | Fresh Take Florida Oct 22, 20243 commentsDemocrats outperforming Republicans in mail ballots.
Local LivingSteve Noll to present “Democracy in Florida” at Matheson Staff Reports Oct 21, 20241 commentUF history professor to examine slow growth of democracy in Florida.
BusinessInaugural ‘Cool Heroes’ giveaway nets Army vet free AC unit Seth Johnson Oct 17, 20241 commentWinner has also worked at P.K. Yonge for 24 years.
HealthNIH awards UF Health researchers $11.8 million grant Staff Reports Oct 17, 20240 commentsGrant to fund research aimed at combatting resistant bacteria.
Local LivingUF’s Gator Growl to feature Dustin Lynch Staff Reports Oct 15, 20240 commentsEvent scheduled for Friday at Stephen O’Connell Center.
SportsRidaught: Oak Hall’s Perry McDonald retiring from coaching Mike Ridaught Oct 11, 20240 commentsMcDonald’s 28-year coaching career coming to an end.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs homeless outreach Seth Johnson Oct 9, 20242 commentsBOCC also hears update on $133M construction, approves temporary use permit.