Dazzling Lights and Special Events Brighten Gainesville for the Holidays
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]