2023 Shark Bite Report: Number of bites consistent with recent trends, small spike in fatalities
There was an increase in the number of unprovoked shark attacks worldwide and an uptick in fatalities in 2023 compared to the previous year...
2024 Black Professionals Expo, presented by Gainesville Black Professionals, celebrates diversity and empowerment
Gainesville Black Professionals is proud to announce the 2024 Black Professionals Expo, set to take place from Thursday, February 22, to Saturday, February 24, at...
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Melrose Center opens Partner Art Gallery
The Melrose Center is a community cafe open 5 days a week, Tuesday through Friday, from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. and Saturdays from 9...
New Miss Gainesville, Miss Gainesville’s Teen, Miss Ocala, and Miss Ocala’s Teen selected
On Saturday evening, Halle Burton (20) and Tia Unsell (25) were chosen as the new Miss Gainesville and Miss Ocala, respectively...
Volunteers and supplies needed for Fidget Mat-Making Service Day
Volunteer sewists are invited to assist in the production of Fidget Mats for people with dementia on Saturday, February 3, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m....
Dream on Purpose opens enrollment for all youth, ages 11-18, for 8-week film program
Dream on Purpose is hosting “Filming with a Purpose,” an immersive, eight-week after-school program, dedicated to exploring the topic of youth gun violence under the...
GARS to hold Amateur Radio Winter Field Day 2024 on Jan. 27 & 28
Amateur Radio Winter Field Day 2024 will be held Jan. 27 & 28 in Waldo...
Embark on an adventure with the Florida Museum and Digital Worlds Institute movie premiere
The Florida Museum of Natural History and Digital Worlds Institute invite the public to a free screening of the new animated short film “TreeTender 2”...
A Last Survivor of Auschwitz: An evening of courage and inspiration with Irene Zisblatt
This historic event is taking place on Monday, January 29, at 7:30 p.m. at the Chabad UF Jewish Student & Community Center...
State Farm awards $10,000 to Alachua Habitat for Humanity for local family
This generous grant will be specifically directed towards procuring essential materials and supplies for the construction of Shinda's future home in the city of Alachua....