An exhilarating atmosphere filled The Wooly on Friday night as about 200 attendees sang and danced while local bands rocked out under the dim red glow of stage lights.
Read More »Wild Spaces and Public Places campaign kicks off
Wild Spaces and Public Places returns to the ballot in November. Alachua County voters get to decide if the sales tax should increase by another half-cent. At the campaign kickoff, held at Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center, supporters stressed the funding is essential. Wild Spaces and Public Places currently funds …
Read More »Volunteers wanted for Cedar Key’s 16th annual coastal cleanup
The city of Cedar Key, in partnership with UF/IFAS, is encouraging residents to volunteer in Cedar Key's 16th annual International Coastal Cleanup Saturday.
Read More »A 12-year-old boy is learning about business, and life, slinging snow cones in Ocala
Dreyton McDonald knows he’s not a regular kid and he likes it that way. “I guess you can say, I’m a businessman, ma’am,” the 12-year-old politely told NPR. And he has been for several years now. At age 9, he said his father, Dominic McDonald, approached him with a proposition: …
Read More »Orphans fleeing the war in Ukraine are receiving aid from a Florida-based nonprofit
World Children Resources, a Florida-based nonprofit started in 2014, will be hosting the event at the Matheson History Museum on Sept. 24 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Read More »Gator athletes gain benefits for using their name, image and likeness
As we enter this new college era with uncertainty due to the landscape of NIL deals. Many Gator players have begun to take advantage of these benefits. The Gator Collective is an organization that is helping them to do just that. It helps the athletes succeed off the field. Through …
Read More »UF student approaches major milestone at the start of a decade-long running journey
Nineteen-year-old Reece Navarro is a dual mechanical and aerospace engineering major at the University of Florida. He’s also a musician who performs in local groups, including the Gator Marching Band. However, his friends know him for a mission he set for himself back on January 1, 2020 – to run …
Read More »Meet the Gators men’s basketball team’s secret weapon
The Gators men’s basketball team’s unsung heroes work hard to let the coaches coach and the players play. These heroes: the student managers and graduate assistant are the glue to make this season run smoothly. Their role is versatile. Their tasks range from gear shipments to helping with drills during …
Read More »Oak Hammock hosts candidates forum
Oak Hammock residents got a special opportunity to interact with local candidates. Oak Hammock hosted a local candidates forum for residents Tuesday evening. Gainesville mayoral, city commission and Alachua County School Board candidates got to make their case to the retirement community. The mayoral candidates discussed issues ranging from housing …
Read More »Feline Health Symposium is for Anyone Who Loves Cats
Cat parents to cat doctors have converged on the University of Florida campus to learn about the latest advancements in feline health. The EveryCat Health Foundation in collaboration with Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at the UF College of Veterinary Medicine is hosting a cat health symposium that began on Friday …
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