“Anyone can order something from Amazon or online from Target, but there's not really any thought behind it,” Mincey said. “I think receiving a locally made, or even personally made gift is just a lot more sentimental.”

Gainesville has a long history with sugar cane, and Morningside Nature Center will showcase it for the public on Saturday.

“I think it’s become a tradition,” she said, “people love coming out to experience downtown in a way that doesn’t happen every day of the year, and it’s a really nice weekend in the fall for people to come out with their families.”

The New Florida Follies hit the stage in early 2026, bringing their high-energy performances and charitable mission to theaters across South Florida.

“It’s great to see people helping veterans out here. Veterans have the opportunity to come through and can get special services they may need … maybe something they didn’t know about. It’s just good,” said Lewis.

WUFT’s Krystal Felix explored the phenomenon and spoke with University of Florida marketing expert Carlos Lopez to get some answers.

A teal pumpkin that makes Halloween inclusive for children with food allergies comes to Alachua County.

For Halloween this year, city officials are asking parents to be even more mindful of their children's safety.

“The coolest part about Mom Walk is … meeting moms out in the wild,” Griffin said. “We met at the Mom Walk, now our kids are becoming friends, we do life together.”

The route was originally designed by in 2024 for National Libraries Week and passes by all six campus library branches.