Dazzling Lights and Special Events Brighten Gainesville for the Holidays
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With Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Year’s just days away, make the season happy and bright with City of Gainesville holiday events! For those interested in an evening of history […]
Florida Legislature Concludes Its Second Session on Property Insurance
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Governor Ron DeSantis has signed Senate Bill 2A, which was introduced at last week’s Special Session of the Florida Legislature, convened to take another crack at tackling Florida’s property insurance […]
UF President Kent Fuchs’ final commencement speech, Fall 2022
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Graduates, this is the 117th commencement that I have presided over as University of Florida president, and it is my very last commencement. Like you, I too am graduating. And, […]
Ford’s Garage Revs Up for New Restaurant in Gainesville
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Ford’s Garage, the neighborhood burger and beer joint inspired by the heritage of the Ford Motor Company and designed like a classic service station, opened its newest location on Wednesday, […]
Tourism and Hospitality Workers and Leaders Receive Recognition Awards for Excellence in Service During a Record-Setting Year for the Tourism Industry in Alachua County
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In honor of their excellence and dedication to the industry during a record-setting year for tourism – with a reported $155.8 million paid in overnight lodging sales in Alachua County, […]
Celebrate the Holidays with Local Stage Performances
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Ring in the Holidays with Stage Performances at the Hippodrome Theatre A Christmas Carol Now through Friday, December 23 Bah Humbug to dashing through the snow and sleigh rides […]
UF to reinstate vehicle-restricted area on campus
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Starting in January, the University of Florida will reinstate road restrictions that reduce vehicular traffic in the academic core of campus. The restrictions, designed to improve pedestrian safety, will begin […]
Light Up Tioga this Sunday, December 11th, from 4-8pm
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There will be lots of festive fun for the whole family. Event Activities for the day include: Santa Visit & Tree Lighting – Live Performances – Food Trucks – Teddy […]
Three Local Students Named Semifinalists in National Program for Leadership and Service
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Three Alachua County Public School students have been named finalists in the annual Coca-Cola Scholars Program, which awards scholarships to high school seniors based on their academic success, leadership and […]
UF community invited for Holiday Gator lighting celebration
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Students, faculty, staff, families and friends are invited to the “Lighting of the Holiday Gator” starting at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 on the lawn of the University Auditorium near […]