For many immigrants in Gainesville and the U.S, the pressure to assimilate and create a home is overwhelming. The hope for this future, however, begins in an English class.

Gov. Ron DeSantis touts Florida's higher education system. But, as a string of new presidents are selected, some worry about his influence in a process they say is too secretive.

Dr. Santa Ono is known as a renowned biomedical researcher and university leader. He has led top institutions including the University of Michigan.

Interim, resigned, and fired has been the fates of the past half-dozen Alachua County superintendents, each of whom have had relatively short tenures.

Pickleball’s popularity has skyrocketed since 2020, and UF has struggled to keep pace with the growing demand. UF’s campus only holds 10 pickleball courts, leaving wait times long, courts constantly packed and patrons unable to participate.

The only finalist for the next president of the University of Florida, Santa Ono, spoke to faculty, students and staff at three separate forums at Emerson Alumni Hall on Tuesday.

A little over a month since President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 20 to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, and local education officials are still unsure of what its effects might ultimately mean.

The University of Florida on Sunday night announced it had identified one person as the school's possible next president: Dr. Santa J. Ono, the current president of the University of Michigan.

Aydan Child, 24, started Peak Pulse, a run club in Gainesville that meets weekly at Depot Park.

Graduation season has returned, and many college seniors are preparing to walk the stage with more than just academic success to celebrate. These are some of the inspiring stories from students across the state.